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The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation is dedicated to providing funding to eye research projects performed at universities in Connecticut. A portion of these funds also supports clinical work throughout the state, benefiting both Connecticut and the global population.
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Eye Research Grants

Provides grants to support eye research projects at universities and health centers in Connecticut, seeking to find treatments and cures for human blindness.

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Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation

Founded in

1957

EIN

06-6046338

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Health & Wellness

Address

PO BOX 848 WATERTOWN, CT 06795-0848 United States

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https://www.clerf.org/

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The CT Lions Eye Research Foundation, est. 1957, raises funds for eye research. It supports research at Yale and UConn, funding advancements like Timolol for glaucoma. Grants aid hospitals and have contributed to cures for conditions like river blindness. Funds are raised through donations and events, with a focus on finding cures for preventable blindness.

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The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation is dedicated to providing funding to eye research projects performed at universities in Connecticut. A portion of these funds also supports clinical work throughout the state, benefiting both Connecticut and the global population.

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