Comprehensive look at the National Eye Institute’s 1972–1973 work
This nonfiction volume compiles annual program activities, including intramural and extramural research, clinical development, and administrative highlights. It covers program directions, new leadership, and collaborative efforts aimed at preventing, diagnosing, and treating visual disorders.
The book presents project reports, contract narratives, and summaries of studies in areas such as glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal science, epidemiology, and imaging. It documents how the institute expanded clinical branches, fostered collaboration across NIH units, and supported practical research with real-world impact on eye health.
- Overview of organizational changes and strategic planning to advance eye research
- Profiles of clinical and intramural programs, including study designs and outcomes
- Representative contract narratives and progress notes from major projects
- Context for how NEI funds and coordinates research in ocular diseases
Ideal for researchers, policy makers, and readers seeking a historical snapshot of eye science leadership and funded projects in the early 1970s.