The National Eye Institute (NEI)

National Eye Institute (NEI) was established by Congress in 1968 to protect and prolong the vision of the American people. As one of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. Part of the NEI mission is to develop public and professional education programs that help prevent blindness, reduce visual impairment, and increase awareness of services and devices that are available for people with low vision.

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A downloadable School Program for Grades 4-8 entitled VISION is part of a nationwide public education program designed to mark the 25th anniversary of the National Eye Institute, part of the Federal government's National Institute of Health. The curriculum supplements can be used by a teacher and/or a guest speaker.? This could serve as an invaluable resource for your grandchildren to introduce as a worthwhile classroom activity.