Description:
Diabetes is a prototypical chronic disease that imposes a large public health
burden. One of its many complications is diabetic retinopathy (DR). Early
detection of DR is an important problem because many Americans with diabetes
do not get regular eye exams due mainly to distance, geography, and economic
status. Studies conducted in the 1980s and 1990s demonstrated that vision
loss from DR could be prevented if treatment with laser photocoagulation
therapy was initiated based upon regular screening and subsequent diagnosis
of retinal disease. In this Request for Applications (RFA) the NEI seeks to
develop, apply, and evaluate noninvasive technology that is practical,
affordable, and accessible so that patients with diabetes can benefit from
remote site disease screening.
Who can apply:
Anyone/General Public
City Or Township Governments
County Governments
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
Independent School Districts
Individual/Family
Minority Group
Native American Organization
Non-Government - General
Nonprofits Having A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Nonprofits That Do Not Have A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Other Private Institution/Organization
Private Institutions Of Higher Education
Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Profit Organization
Public And State Controlled Institutions Of Higher Education
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Small Business (Less Than 500 Employees
Special District Governments
State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)
U.S. Territories And Possessions (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Eligible functional categories:
Funding Sources:
Vision Research
More Information:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EY-04-001.html
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