Glaucoma: Family Inheritance?
There are many good things passed down from one generation to the next. Unfortunately, it’s also possible to inherit medical conditions, including glaucoma.
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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.
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.
There are many good things passed down from one generation to the next. Unfortunately, it’s also possible to inherit medical conditions, including glaucoma.
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease.
Questions and Answers: Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD reviews recent research progress and explains the potential risks.
The Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration team has identified a set of three genes that, when inhibited, improve the survival of optic nerve cells in models of glaucoma.
Smart contact lenses use tiny sensors to collect data about the pressure inside your eye. They can measure and monitor changes in IOP, or provide on-demand release of glaucoma medication.
“Neuroprotection: A New Path for Glaucoma Patients” was the topic of the 2022 Weston Family Lecture presented virtually on October 27, 2022.
This one-hour recorded webinar was first presented on October 14, 2022 by Glaucoma Research Foundation.
Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with glaucoma or are learning how to cope, connecting with others can be helpful and powerful.
Assistive devices and technology can help people with low vision and vision loss to participate in daily activities with minimal impairment.
Contrast sensitivity is the eyes’ ability to identify an object not clearly defined from its background.
If your child has glaucoma or a child in your classroom has it, you may wonder how the condition affects their ability to learn in school.
The new glaucoma eye drop medication increases drainage through the eye’s conventional outflow pathways via a unique pharmacological action.
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