National Eye Institute Data Commons

The National Eye Institute Data Commons brings together data and resources supported by the institute.

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About National Eye Institute Data Commons

The National Eye Institute Data Commons is an official website of the National Eye Institute, a US federal research institute. It presents datasets, software, and reference resources supported by the institute, organized by research area and searchable by keyword or topic. Resources cover genomics, clinical data, imaging, and gene expression related to eye diseases.

The site lists both public access and controlled access resources. Public access items include the Next Generation Sequencing Data and Tool and the Cone Detection software. Items such as the eyeGENE Datasets and DNA Samples and the AMD IBI Dataset are labeled controlled access. The homepage does not describe the conditions for controlled access in the text provided.

Key features

  • Keyword and topic search across listed data and resources
  • Cat-Map online chromosome map and reference database for inherited and age-related cataracts
  • eyeGENE phenotype and genotype data for over 30 inherited eye conditions
  • Cone Detection software for identifying cone photoreceptors in adaptive optics images
  • PLAE gene expression data by retina cell type across studies and organisms
  • Ocular Proteome dataset for analyzing protein changes in genetic eye diseases
Best for: Researchers studying eye diseases who need NEI-supported datasets, software, or reference databases.
Good for
  • Hosted by the National Eye Institute and presented as an official US government website
  • Several resources are labeled Public Access, and listings are grouped by research area
Watch out for
  • Some datasets are labeled Controlled Access rather than Public Access

National Eye Institute Data Commons at a glance

Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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National Eye Institute Data Commons FAQ

Which resources are labeled Public Access?
The homepage excerpt labels the Next Generation Sequencing Data and Tool and the Cone Detection software as Public Access.
Which resources are labeled Controlled Access?
The homepage excerpt labels the eyeGENE Datasets and DNA Samples and the AMD IBI Dataset as Controlled Access.
How can I find a resource on the site?
The homepage provides a search box for keywords or topics and a link to view all resources.
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