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Glaucoma Research Foundation Releases Informational Audiobook For Glaucoma Patients In Collaboration With Braille Institute Of America

Glaucoma Research Foundation Releases Informational Audiobook for Glaucoma Patients in Collaboration with Braille Institute of America

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The free glaucoma audiobook, narrated by Bianca Beach, is available for patients and their families to listen, download, and share.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $2.5 Million In Grants To Cure Glaucoma

Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Cure Glaucoma

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“This is the largest annual research budget in our 46-year history,” said Thomas M. Brunner, GRF President and CEO.
World Glaucoma Week

World Glaucoma Week

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The Glaucoma Research Foundation in San Francisco joins eye health organizations and eye care professionals worldwide for World Glaucoma Week each year in March.
Faces Of Glaucoma Campaign (January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month)

Faces of Glaucoma Campaign (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month)

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January is national Glaucoma Awareness Month in the United States.
“Solving Neurodegeneration 2” Catalyst Meeting Convenes Neuroscience Experts In Boston

“Solving Neurodegeneration 2” Catalyst Meeting Convenes Neuroscience Experts in Boston

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“Our goal for this meeting was to spark some new ideas and approaches to solving neurodegeneration.”
Elite Paratriathlete Amy Dixon Delivers Keynote At Glaucoma Research Foundation’S 2023 Patient Summit

Elite Paratriathlete Amy Dixon Delivers Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation’s 2023 Patient Summit

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Visually impaired professional triathlete Amy Dixon was the keynote speaker at our 2023 Patient Summit.
The 2023 Shaffer Grants For Innovative Glaucoma Research

The 2023 Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research

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GRF’s $50,000 grants initiate creative research ideas.
Where To Find Credible Information About Glaucoma

Where To Find Credible Information About Glaucoma

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Receiving a Glaucoma diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t know much about it. Here’s where you can find accurate and credible information.
2023 Shaffer Research Prize Awarded To Dr. Rachel Wang Kuchtey And Dr. Lev Prasov

2023 Shaffer Research Prize Awarded to Dr. Rachel Wang Kuchtey and Dr. Lev Prasov

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The Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research recognizes grant recipients whose projects best exemplify the pursuit of breakthrough ideas to better understand and cure glaucoma.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Launches Catalyst For A Cure Initiative To Prevent And Cure Neurodegeneration

Glaucoma Research Foundation Launches Catalyst For A Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration

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The groundbreaking collaborative research program will explore common characteristics of glaucoma and Alzheimer’s.
Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 For Glaucoma Research Foundation

Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation

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“Eyes On Eyecare” is dedicated to furthering research worldwide by providing clinical and career education to younger optometrists and ophthalmologists.
Innovative Research To Find A Cure

Innovative Research to Find a Cure

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At Glaucoma Research Foundation, we share your sense of urgency to do all we can to speed the pace of discovery for a cure for glaucoma.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Honors And Celebrates Glaucoma Innovators At 2022 Annual Gala

Glaucoma Research Foundation Honors and Celebrates Glaucoma Innovators at 2022 Annual Gala

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“Glaucoma 360 honorees Ronald Fellman, MD, David Calkins, PhD, and Steven and Michele Kirsch have inspired us each in their own unique way,” said GRF Board Chair Andrew Iwach, MD.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Salutes Dr. Percy Julian In Honor Of Black History Month

Glaucoma Research Foundation Salutes Dr. Percy Julian in Honor of Black History Month

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In honor of Black History Month, Glaucoma Research Foundation recognizes Dr. Julian and urges everyone, especially African Americans, to be tested for glaucoma.
Akorn Employees Raise $50,000 For Glaucoma Research Foundation

Akorn Employees Raise $50,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation

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“We realized we could support people actually looking for a cure. And then we said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could fund a scientist?’”
$1.7 Million Awarded In 2021 For Research Grants

$1.7 Million Awarded in 2021 for Research Grants

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Glaucoma Research Foundation announces a total of $1.7 million in annual research grants to support 13 investigators at prestigious colleges and universities across the United States.
2021 Shaffer Prize For Innovative Glaucoma Research Awarded To Pete Williams, Phd

2021 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research Awarded to Pete Williams, PhD

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The Shaffer Prize, presented annually by Glaucoma Research Foundation, recognizes a researcher whose project best exemplifies the pursuit of innovative ideas in the quest to cure glaucoma.
2021 Virtual Gala Honors Leaders In Glaucoma Innovation

2021 Virtual Gala Honors Leaders in Glaucoma Innovation

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Ophthalmology industry leader Ramin Valian, Vice President, Glaucoma and Reimbursement US at Allergan, was honored at the Glaucoma 360 Virtual Annual Gala on January 29, 2021.
Glaucoma Care In The Age Of Covid-19: The Patient Perspective

Glaucoma Care in the Age of COVID-19: The Patient Perspective

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, statewide shutdowns impacted regularly scheduled eye exams and access to prescription medications, prompting broader concerns about health and safety.
National Glaucoma Research Foundation Survey Reveals Glaucoma Patients’ Experiences And Concerns During Covid-19 Pandemic

National Glaucoma Research Foundation Survey Reveals Glaucoma Patients’ Experiences and Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Findings from survey of more than 1,000 Americans suggest one-third lacked confidence that their disease was well-managed during early phase of lockdowns.
Terri Pickering, Md Joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board Of Directors

Terri Pickering, MD joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors

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Terri Pickering, MD is a glaucoma specialist at Glaucoma Center of San Francisco and clinical instructor at California Pacific Medical Center.
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $1.2 Million In Annual Research Grants During World Glaucoma Week

Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Annual Research Grants during World Glaucoma Week

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Glaucoma Research Foundation announced a total of $1.2 million in annual research grants to support 12 investigators at prestigious colleges and universities across the United States.
First Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit Inspires And Empowers Patients And Caregivers

First Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit Inspires and Empowers Patients and Caregivers

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Glaucoma Research Foundation hosted our first annual Glaucoma Patient Summit in San Francisco on March 16, 2019.
Grf Survey Reveals Glaucoma Has Significant Impact On Patients’ And Caregivers’ Daily Lives, Well-Being

GRF Survey Reveals Glaucoma Has Significant Impact on Patients’ and Caregivers’ Daily Lives, Well-Being

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Findings suggest that while patients and caregivers are determined to manage the disease, many still worry about loss of vision and independence, and have difficulty achieving IOP goal.
Nancy S. Forster Joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board Of Directors

Nancy S. Forster joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors

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“We are thrilled and honored to have Nancy join our Board of Directors,” said Andrew G. Iwach, MD.