Akorn Employees Raise $50,000 for Glaucoma Research Foundation

“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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

The Best Charities to Leave Money To: What to Look for When Bequeathing a Legacy

What are the best kinds of charities to leave money to? What are signs an organization will put your money to good use? Here’s what to look for when choosing a charity to bequeath a legacy to.

Glaucoma Research Foundation Receives Landmark Bequest to Support Research and Education Programs

In 2013, Glaucoma Research Foundation received a $3 million bequest, the largest in its history, from Henry Adolph Sutro, DDS, of Oakland, California.