VISION
STATEMENT
The European Alliance for Vision Research and ophthalmology is to support its members in their efforts to promote eye health at national and EU level, grow the network of the ophthalmology community at EU level and be their collective voice at all levels of government at national and EU level (EU institutions, bodies and agencies).
The European Alliance for Vision Research and Ophthalmology (EU EYE) acts as the coordinated European representative of ophthalmology and vision research in matters of EU health, research, and regulatory policy.
EU EYE’s vision is that eye health and vision research are fully integrated into European public health, research, and innovation strategies, recognising vision as a determinant of health, social inclusion, productivity, and sustainability of healthcare systems.
EU EYE supports its member organisations by:
Contributing
Contributing scientific, clinical, and technical expertise to EU policymaking
Facilitating
Facilitating evidence-based dialogue between the ophthalmology community and EU institutions, bodies and agencies
Promoting
Promoting patient-centred, sustainable, and equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases across Europe
Strengthening
Strengthening coordination among European ophthalmology stakeholders to ensure coherent and effective advocacy