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Research to Prevent Blindness

Welcome to Research to Prevent Blindness

'Lunch and Learn' Events

View virtual events on glaucoma, AMD, low vision & diabetic retinopathy.

Shaping Careers

Our grants program supports vision research now and into the future.

An 'Eye' on Scientific Excellence

See our list of current grantees here.

Welcome to Research to Prevent Blindness

'Lunch and Learn' Events

View virtual events on glaucoma, AMD, low vision & diabetic retinopathy.

Shaping Careers

Our grants program supports vision research now and into the future.

An 'Eye' on Scientific Excellence

See our list of current grantees here.

About RPB

Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) provides major eye research funding to 37 leading scientific institutions in the U.S. and supports the work of hundreds of talented vision scientists engaged in a diverse range of disease-oriented research.

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Research to Prevent Blindness and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Big Data Research Grants for Improved Patient Care

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) today announced the 2023 recipients of the RPB/AAO Award for IRIS Registry Research.

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In Memoriam: Herbert J. Siegel

RPB acknowledges the passing of a dedicated former Board member.

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Patricia D'Amore, PhD

Research to Prevent Blindness and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Announce 2024 Recipient of RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research

Patricia Ann D’Amore, PhD, MBA, is recognized for ground-breaking contributions to the field of vision research.

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Our Partners

As a catalyst for vision research, Research to Prevent Blindness partners with other vision research funders-—combining resources, experience and capacity—to accelerate solutions for vision loss.