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.

Exosomes in the Retina Could Be Used To Treat Glaucoma

Recently, the National Eye Institute released an optimistic report stating that exosomes secreted by stem cells are protective to the retina.

Combining Drugs and Devices To Create Higher Quality Glaucoma Treatments

Medication is often the first glaucoma treatment option, especially when the disease is caught early enough, but surgery, implants, or laser treatment are often combined with medications.

Managing Your Glaucoma: A Long and Winding Road

Making healthy choices, seeing your eye doctor for check ups, and following your recommended course of treatment will help you to continue to live your life fully.

Innovative Research Leading to a Cure

Through the Shaffer Grants, Glaucoma Research Foundation invests in a wide variety of projects that increase scientific understanding of glaucoma.

Growing Up With Glaucoma: Michelle Cochrane Talks with Glaucoma Research Foundation About Her Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifestyle

“I am about to share with you something very personal, something that I didn’t want people to know until a few years ago.”

Exploring Treatment Options for Glaucoma: Medications, Laser Treatments, and Surgeries

Based on a number of factors, your glaucoma doctor will recommend the right treatment for you. This article discusses some of those treatment options.

Making Glaucoma Treatment Even Easier With Sustained Release Medication

Sustained-release medication can increase patient compliance and result in a drug delivery system that is less inconvenient and more efficient.

Role of Antioxidants for Future Glaucoma Treatment Possibilities and Patient Options

Since oxidative stress is associated with damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma, you may wonder whether you should be increasing the antioxidants in your diet.

The Consequences of Undiagnosed Glaucoma and How to Avoid Them

Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” because people who have the disease do not see or feel anything unusual until there is irreversible nerve damage and vision loss.

Getting Help If You Have Low Vision

Some glaucoma patients have lost significant vision, making some desired activities difficult.

Getting the Most Out of Your Treatment

What questions should you be prepared to ask your doctor to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your treatment?

Zinc in the Retina May Indicate A New Way to Protect and Regenerate the Optic Nerve in Glaucoma Patients

Connecting pieces of information by finding a common thread often takes glaucoma researchers in unexpected directions.

Polymer Ring Drug Delivery System for Non-invasive Treatment in Early Glaucoma Patients

Using an insert, it should be possible to deliver a consistent dose of medication to the eye while reducing the initial sting or burn, with less of the medication lost to the tear duct or sinuses.

Looking at the Cost and Quality of Generic Prostaglandin Analogs in Glaucoma Treatment

Prostaglandin analogs (PGAs) are often the first treatment choice for many glaucoma patients, but rising drug prices mean they’re not always a viable option.

Catalyst for a Cure Biomarker Initiative: A Game Changer in the Fight to Protect Vision

“Two clinical trials are underway for vision restoration,” says Dr. Huberman. “These trials would not be possible without the identification of new biomarkers.”

Catalyst for a Cure Research Progress: Biomarker Initiative

Glaucoma Research Foundation established the Catalyst for a Cure Biomarker Initiative to help glaucoma patients preserve their vision.

Using Cataract Surgery to Treat Glaucoma Could Be the Next Step to a More Effective Treatment for PCAG

There is evidence that the lens extraction and replacement method used for cataract treatment may be a viable option for primary closed-angle glaucoma as well.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

For the millions of people who currently live or will live with low vision, the good news is, there is help.

Fighting Back Against Glaucoma: Donor and Glaucoma Patient Jerrold Keilson Discusses Volunteering and Glaucoma Research Foundation

“Everyone is confronted with obstacles in their life, and how you respond to those obstacles will reflect how you overcome them.” — Jerrold Keilson

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