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Our Mission
We seek to promote the study of basic and clinical problems of the eye and visual system that may lead to improvements in the prevention and treatment of major blinding disorders worldwide.
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Research Center
Our scientists at the Visual Sciences Research Center (VSRC) study basic and clinical aspects of the eye through multiple interdisciplinary research theme groups.
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Visual Health Research
Our basic and clinical research involves a collaborative approach to advance visual health and reverse or prevent blinding diseases.