This is the place for the latest information about our work here at Glaucoma Research Foundation and for current events in the world of eye health. All breakthroughs and insights are made possible through the dedication of researchers, and through the continued financial support and active involvement of the community.

Glaucoma Treatments, Surgeries, and Costs

Learning that you may need a procedure for glaucoma can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone.

The Powerhouse of Vision: How Mitochondria are Linked to Glaucoma

Researchers are looking for new types of treatments that do more than just lower eye pressure.

The Important Role of Mental Health in Glaucoma

Learn about the mental health impacts of living with glaucoma.

When You Have Cataracts and Glaucoma

Patients who have both cataracts and glaucoma require special care and planning.

Shaffer Grants Funding the Future: A Look Back at the Shaffer Class of 2005

Since 1978, Glaucoma Research Foundation has been investing in high-risk/high-reward research programs in the form of Shaffer Grants.

Making Glaucoma Treatment Even Easier With Sustained Release Medication

Sustained-release medication can increase patient compliance and result in a drug delivery system that is less inconvenient and more efficient.

How Can I Find A Glaucoma Specialist?

Learn about the difference between a general ophthalmologist and a glaucoma specialist. Patients are typically referred to a glaucoma specialist by their general ophthalmologist or optometrist.

How New Contact Lens Tech is Transforming Glaucoma Care

The future of glaucoma care is taking shape now. New contact lens technologies could make it easier for patients to comply with their medication plans and monitor changes in their eye pressure.

Aphakic Glaucoma or Secondary Glaucoma Following Cataract Surgery

Aphakic Glaucoma is a form of secondary glaucoma that frequently follows cataract surgery in infants and children.

Catalyst for a Cure: 2025 Research Progress Report

Glaucoma Research Foundation is currently funding two multi-year Catalyst for a Cure research teams.

Restoring Peripheral Vision to Glaucoma Patients with Prism Glasses

Prism glasses are part of a growing field of vision rehabilitation that focuses on living better with the vision you have.

Easier Glaucoma Diagnosis with Smartphone Apps and Artificial Intelligence

Researchers are working on some amazing things that artificial intelligence (AI) can do for glaucoma sufferers, especially in the areas of diagnosis and disease management.

Daria Barry: Translating Discovery into Care with Transformational Gift

Daria Barry’s passion for accelerating treatments is fueled by her compassion for others who share the challenges of life with glaucoma.

Can I Have Laser Vision Correction?

Although it is rare to develop glaucoma as a result of LASIK, those who are at risk of developing glaucoma or already have glaucoma require special considerations before, during, and after refractive surgery.

What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?

This article provides information about Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), a condition in which patients with significant vision loss experience visual hallucinations.

Nutrition and Glaucoma

Research indicates that unhealthy lifestyle choices, especially poor dietary habits, can significantly affect health. Maintaining proper nutrition can help prevent and slow the progress of some health conditions.

Auxiliares para gotas oftalmicas

En este artículo, revisamos los beneficios y las limitaciones de 4 dispositivos diferentes creados para facilitar la administración de las gotas oftálmicas.

Gotas oftálmicas sin conservantes para el glaucoma

Los medicamentos para el glaucoma que no contienen conservantes pueden reducir significativamente los síntomas de la enfermedad de la superficie ocular en algunos pacientes.

Glaucoma Facts and Stats

Glaucoma is often misunderstood, with many people unaware of its severity or who it affects.

Will Glaucoma Make Me Blind?

Understanding the risks and treatments for the “silent thief of sight.”

What Is Assistive Technology?

Assistive devices and technology can help people with low vision and vision loss to participate in daily activities.

Contemporary Eye Drop Aids

In this article, we review the benefits and limitations of 4 different devices created to make the delivery of eye drops easier.

Researcher Spotlight: Myoungsup Sim, PhD

The Shaffer Prize recognizes a researcher whose project best exemplifies the pursuit of innovative ideas in the quest to better understand and cure glaucoma.

Preservative-Free Eye Drops for Glaucoma

Glaucoma medications that are free of preservatives may significantly reduce symptoms of ocular surface disease for some patients.

Donor Spotlight: Arlene Anthony and Tom Bradshaw

A visionary partnership — Arlene Anthony’s lifelong fight to cure glaucoma.