Research to Prevent Blindness’ mission and leadership makes the eyecare of today—and tomorrow—possible.
For decades, RPB grants have provided funding to create new discoveries in vision science. Learn about our current grants, as well as our exceptional grantees.
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Dry eye is a chronic medical condition that develops when the eye's tear film does not lubricate and protect the eye's outer surface.
Choose the membership plan that correlates with the level of research support that you’d like to provide. Every membership will receive an annual RPB Membership certificate.
RPB Membership is valuable way for ophthalmologists, optometrists and other eyecare specialists to participate in the research pipeline. By supporting the development of new treatments and diagnostics for eye diseases, you are supporting your patients’ vision for the future.
RPB continues to be a transformative force in vision research, identifying not only foundational areas of scientific inquiry but also tomorrow’s leaders in research and the development of new therapies. Supporting RPB is a wise investment in the talent we need to cure and prevent the diseases that impact vision and the brain.
Paul P. Lee, MD, JD
Executive Director, University of Michigan Medical Group; Senior Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs and Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan Medical School
I support Research to Prevent Blindness because it fuels groundbreaking discoveries that transform lives and preserve the precious gift of sight. By empowering innovative research and driving advancements in vision science, RPB brings us closer to preventing blindness and restoring hope for millions worldwide.
Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS
Kenneth L. Roper, MD Endowed Chair; Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering; Vice Chair for Research Innovation; Co-Director, Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital
I’m proud to support Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) for their unwavering commitment to advancing eye research and vision science. As a clinician scientist and Chair of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology, RPB’s support has been instrumental in enabling me and my colleagues to pursue research that directly impacts patients.
As Director of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, I am proud to be connected to the enduring legacy of Dr. Jules Stein who was the founder of RPB. His commitment to advancing eye research and the science of ophthalmology continues to inspire progress in the fight against visual impairment and blindness.
Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD
Chair and Executive Medical Director, Department of Ophthalmology, and Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Director, UCLA Stein Eye Institute Affiliation Chair, Doheny Eye Institute