Discovery Eye Foundation

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What We Do

The Discovery Eye Foundation supports research, education and advocacy related to sight-threatening eye diseases and their treatments, improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

WE FUND RESEARCH.
We fund cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for retinal and corneal eye diseases.

WE EMPOWER PEOPLE.
We empower people with up-to-date, accurate information and personalized support through the Macular Degeneration Partnership and the National Keratoconus Foundation.

Learn more about our research! Watch this video to get to know our research team and projects.

A Message from our Medical Director

Dr. Anthony Nesburn

I am happy to welcome you to the Discovery Eye Foundation website, created to help people affected with retinal and corneal eye disease. We are here to support them, their friends and their family.

Starting almost 40 years ago with a focus on keratoconus, we have expanded our research and services to help the millions of people affected by macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases.

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