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We welcome your questions and comments, but we regret that we cannot diagnose diseases, offer specific treatment recommendations, or provide physician referrals. For medical advice or diagnosis, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
For Eye Health Information
The National Eye Institute's Office of Communication, Health Education, and Public Liaison responds directly to requests for information on eye diseases and vision research. We cannot provide personalized medical advice to individuals about their condition or treatment.
National Eye Institute Information Office
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
Phone: (301) 496-5248
E-mail: 2020@nei.nih.gov
E-mail messages are answered Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, except federal holidays. We do our best to respond within 48 hours.
For Hearing Health Information
If you need immediate information, please call 800-241-1044 or TTY at 800-241-1055, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time. Please leave a message after hours and we will return your call the next business day.
You can also send your questions by e-mail to nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov, and your questions will be answered within 1 to 2 business days.
Please include your contact information and postal address in your message if you are asking for materials to be mailed to you. Personal information will be kept confidential and used only to respond to your question. For more information see our Privacy notice.
For Media Inquiries or Information on Research Studies and Programs
Media inquiries to NEI please call 301-496-5248.
If you have questions about NIDCD's research and programs, or if you are from the media, contact
NIDCD Office of Health Communication and Public Liaison
31 Center Drive, MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD 20892-2320
Phone: (301) 496-7243
TTY: (301) 402-0252
Fax: (301) 402-0018
E-mail: wengerj@nidcd.nih.gov
For Technical Questions or Suggestions To Improve Our Web Site
Contact the Web Manager:
Phone: 301-496-7243Fax: 301-480-0702
E-mail: webmaster@nidcd.nih.gov
