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![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 1 Glaucoma Research Foundation to Host 14th Annual Glaucoma 360 Event in San Francisco](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/glaucoma360_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation to Host 14th Annual Glaucoma 360 Event in San Francisco
This year’s Glaucoma 360 will take place from February 6 to 8, 2025.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 2 Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation Launch Second Annual ‘Faces of Glaucoma’ Campaign and Fundraising Challenge](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eye-closeup-man_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation Launch Second Annual ‘Faces of Glaucoma’ Campaign and Fundraising Challenge
Throughout January, Bausch + Lomb and GRF will spotlight educational resources and share stories of individuals and families living with glaucoma to raise awareness of the disease.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 3 Drs. Shaffer, Hetherington, and Hoskins: A Legacy of Innovation in Glaucoma Care](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shaffer-hoskins-hetherington_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Drs. Shaffer, Hetherington, and Hoskins: A Legacy of Innovation in Glaucoma Care
In 1978, three visionary heroes launched an enterprise that has gone on to change the course of glaucoma care.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 4 Collaborative Research Team to Focus on Developing Whole Eye Transplants to Restore Vision](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jeff-goldberg-stanford-lab-2024_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Collaborative Research Team to Focus on Developing Whole Eye Transplants to Restore Vision
Vision-restoring whole eye transplants may soon become a reality, thanks to a collaborative effort led by Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, chair of ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 5 Third Annual “Solving Neurodegeneration” Catalyst Meeting — Neuroscience Experts Assemble in Boston to Seek Innovative Cures](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-catalyst-meeting-for-web_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Third Annual “Solving Neurodegeneration” Catalyst Meeting — Neuroscience Experts Assemble in Boston to Seek Innovative Cures
Meeting participants presented new, unpublished research results, followed by group discussions in which new ideas were encouraged.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 6 Sixth Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit “Truly Amazing”](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/patient-summit-attendees_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Sixth Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit “Truly Amazing”
Patients learned about new diagnostic and treatment techniques, research updates, and how to best navigate and advocate in their glaucoma care.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 7 Glaucoma 360: An Incubator for Innovation](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/g360-ruth-and-tracy-panel-bg-ext-900x900-1-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma 360: An Incubator for Innovation
Glaucoma 360 is a series of three days of annual events — hosted by Glaucoma Research Foundation — aiming to prevent vision loss from glaucoma and speed the cure.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 8 New Research from GRF-funded Investigators Reports Discovery of New Type of Neuron in the Eye](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/neurons-and-blood-vessels-in-retina-585x540.jpg)
New Research from GRF-funded Investigators Reports Discovery of New Type of Neuron in the Eye
The discovery of how intricate networks of blood vessels in the eye and brain are formed could inspire new treatments for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and stroke.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 9 David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/friedman-david-web_900x900jpg-585x540.jpg)
David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
“David Friedman is a distinguished ophthalmologist and a leader in glaucoma clinical care, research, and education,” said Thomas Brunner, President and CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 10 Award-winning author Kristin Smedley will deliver Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation 2024 Patient Summit](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kristin_smedley_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Award-winning author Kristin Smedley will deliver Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation 2024 Patient Summit
The sixth annual Patient Summit will bring together patients, caregivers, and vision experts for inspiration, information, and insight on living with glaucoma.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 11 GRF Honors Optics Pioneer, Charles Munnerlyn, PhD, and Judith Munnerlyn at Annual Gala](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/munnerlyn-2024-award_900x900-585x540.jpg)
GRF Honors Optics Pioneer, Charles Munnerlyn, PhD, and Judith Munnerlyn at Annual Gala
Judy and Charles Munnerlyn were honored to recognize their extraordinary contributions to improving vision for people around the world.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 12 Glaucoma Research Foundation establishes Strategic Advisory Council](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/advisory-council-meeting-room_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation establishes Strategic Advisory Council
The prestigious group brings together key industry leaders and members of the corporate community dedicated to glaucoma patient care.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 13 Tracy M. Valorie joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tracy-valorie-900x900-1-585x540.jpg)
Tracy M. Valorie joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Glaucoma Research Foundation has elected Tracy M. Valorie, BS, MBA to its Board of Directors.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 14 Glaucoma Research Foundation Awards 2024 Shaffer Prize to Myoungsup Sim, PhD](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024_shaffer-prize_gala_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation Awards 2024 Shaffer Prize to Myoungsup Sim, PhD
“Being recognized by the Shaffer Prize has validated the significance of my research project and its potential to advance our understanding of glaucoma,” Dr. Sim said.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 15 Glaucoma Research Foundation Releases Informational Audiobook for Glaucoma Patients in Collaboration with Braille Institute of America](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bianca_Beach_Audio_Studio_900x900a-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation Releases Informational Audiobook for Glaucoma Patients in Collaboration with Braille Institute of America
The free glaucoma audiobook, narrated by Bianca Beach, is available for patients and their families to listen, download, and share.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 16 Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Cure Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Shaffer-Grants-plus-CFC-1500x1500-1-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Cure Glaucoma
“This is the largest annual research budget in our 46-year history,” said Thomas M. Brunner, GRF President and CEO.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 17 World Glaucoma Week](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/world-girl-heart_900-585x540.jpg)
World Glaucoma Week
The Glaucoma Research Foundation in San Francisco joins eye health organizations and eye care professionals worldwide for World Glaucoma Week each year in March.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 18 Faces of Glaucoma Campaign (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month)](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/faces-of-glaucoma-sq-585x540.jpg)
Faces of Glaucoma Campaign (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month)
January is national Glaucoma Awareness Month in the United States.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 19 “Solving Neurodegeneration 2” Catalyst Meeting Convenes Neuroscience Experts in Boston](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/inspiration-concept-photo_900-585x540.jpg)
“Solving Neurodegeneration 2” Catalyst Meeting Convenes Neuroscience Experts in Boston
“Our goal for this meeting was to spark some new ideas and approaches to solving neurodegeneration.”
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 20 Elite Paratriathlete Amy Dixon Delivers Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation’s 2023 Patient Summit](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Amy-Dixon_900-585x540.jpg)
Elite Paratriathlete Amy Dixon Delivers Keynote at Glaucoma Research Foundation’s 2023 Patient Summit
Visually impaired professional triathlete Amy Dixon was the keynote speaker at our 2023 Patient Summit.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 21 The 2023 Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/research-lab-scientist_900-585x540.jpg)
The 2023 Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research
GRF’s $50,000 grants initiate creative research ideas.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 22 Where To Find Credible Information About Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/credible-information-trust-concept_900-585x540.jpg)
Where To Find Credible Information About Glaucoma
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.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 23 2023 Shaffer Research Prize Awarded to Dr. Rachel Wang Kuchtey and Dr. Lev Prasov](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Shaffer-Prize-GRF-Gala-for-web_900-585x540.jpg)
2023 Shaffer Research Prize Awarded to Dr. Rachel Wang Kuchtey and Dr. Lev Prasov
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.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 24 Glaucoma Research Foundation Launches Catalyst For A Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CFC4_4-portraits_2022_900m-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation Launches Catalyst For A Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration
The groundbreaking collaborative research program will explore common characteristics of glaucoma and Alzheimer’s.
![Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation 25 Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/optometry-illustration_900-585x540.jpg)
Eyes On Glaucoma Raises $1,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation
“Eyes On Eyecare” is dedicated to furthering research worldwide by providing clinical and career education to younger optometrists and ophthalmologists.