The Faces of Glaucoma campaign showcases the diverse stories of glaucoma patients, sharing educational resources to empower individuals to take care of their eye health, educate themselves, and receive their annual eye exam.

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Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness.

More than four million Americans have glaucoma.

You are ten times more likely to develop glaucoma if a direct relative has it.

Fifty percent of the glaucoma cases worldwide are still undetected.

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Everyone whose life has been shaped by glaucoma shares a dream: we all want to bring an end to a disease that steals precious vision.

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Glaucoma Research Foundation is on a quest for a cure.

Collaborative Research

Catalyst for a Cure is Glaucoma Research Foundation’s flagship research program. Groundbreaking, collaborative, committed to results — this unique discovery model brings great minds together to deliver a future free from glaucoma.

Innovative Research Grants

When you’re pushing for a breakthrough, novel leads are essential. Shaffer Grants provide seed funds to bold investigators whose creative projects explore promising leads and show strong potential for impact on glaucoma.

Empowering Patients

We share knowledge, insight, resources, and inspiration, empowering people affected by glaucoma.

Cure Glaucoma With Us

Glaucoma Research Foundation is educating people about this leading cause of irreversible blindness.

Fundraise for us or make a donation today.

Donate Today

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Protecting your vision starts with YOU

What Can I Do to Prevent Glaucoma?

Lifestyle Tips

Testing for Glaucoma

The Eye Exam Demystified

Glaucoma Treatments and Resources

Join Our Quest for a Cure

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Find Other Ways to Give

Gleams is a free newsletter published three times a year. The email edition is sent monthly.

There are many ways to make an impact. Learn more about how you can get further involved with Glaucoma Research Foundation.

Learn about our research programs

Projects we’ve made possible have already changed the game in glaucoma care, starting with the first study to reveal that lowering eye pressure preserves vision.

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Thank you to our Faces of Glaucoma sponsor

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