Glaucoma Articles
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.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 1 Brand Names And Generic Medications](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pharmacist-reviews-generic-medications_900-585x540.jpg)
Brand Names and Generic Medications
Many common glaucoma medications are known by both their associated brand names and by generic names.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 2 Free Glaucoma Screening Resources](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/woman-reading-eye-chart_900-585x540.jpg)
Free Glaucoma Screening Resources
Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 3 Glaucoma And Pregnancy: Minimizing Risk](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/young-woman-working-from-home-looks-concerned_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma and Pregnancy: Minimizing Risk
If you are considering becoming pregnant, but have concerns because of your glaucoma, take heart. You are not alone.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 4 Art Takahara Personal Story](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/art-takahara-smiling_900-585x540.jpg)
Art Takahara Personal Story
“My message to those who have family members or friends who have learned that they have glaucoma is for them to try to understand for themselves what the disease is all about.”
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 5 The Eye Exam Demystified](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-exam-visual-field-test_900-585x540.jpg)
The Eye Exam Demystified
While you may not look forward to your annual health exams, including eye exams, it’s important for maintaining your well-being.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 6 Glaucoma Faq: Answers To Your Questions](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/questions-asking-doctor_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma FAQ: Answers to Your Questions
Each person’s glaucoma is unique. These discussion points may be helpful during your next visit with your eye doctor.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 7 Glaucoma Eye Drops Prevent Vision Loss — But Only If Patients Use Them](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/young-woman-using-eye-drops_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Eye Drops Prevent Vision Loss — But Only if Patients Use Them
Prescription eye drops work to prevent glaucoma progression but only if taken on a regular and consistent basis.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 8 Glaucoma Surgery](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/surgeon-taking-a-break_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Surgery
Surgery involves either laser treatment or making a cut in the eye to reduce the intraocular pressure.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 9 Does Blood Pressure Affect Glaucoma?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/woman-patient-exam-with-woman-doctor_900-585x540.jpg)
Does Blood Pressure Affect Glaucoma?
Blood pressure has an effect on glaucoma, but perhaps not in the way you might think.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 10 Premium Intraocular Lenses (Iols) For Patients With Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/intraocular-lens_900-585x540.jpg)
Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) for Patients with Glaucoma
During cataract surgery, the cataract is removed and a new lens is placed into the eye. These lenses are termed intraocular lenses, or IOLs. For patients undergoing cataract surgery, there are many new options in IOLs.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 11 Nutrition And Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/elderly-man-with-bag-of-vegetables_900-585x540.jpg)
Nutrition and Glaucoma
While good nutrition plays a role in disease prevention and overall health, there is no convincing data that herbal medicines or nutritional supplements, such as vitamins, help to prevent glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 12 Trabectome Surgery: A Minimally-Invasive Glaucoma Procedure](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/trabectome-procedure-2-585x540.jpg)
Trabectome Surgery: A Minimally-Invasive Glaucoma Procedure
Trabectome surgery is a minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery that has been available since 2005 to lower eye pressure. It is usually effective, has a good safety profile, and is usually combined with cataract removal to lower eye pressure.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 13 Living With Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-doctor-relationship_900-585x540.jpg)
Living With Glaucoma
A good working relationship with your eye doctor is the key to effective glaucoma care.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 14 Should You Be Smoking Marijuana To Treat Your Glaucoma?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/marijuana-plant_900-585x540.jpg)
Should You Be Smoking Marijuana To Treat Your Glaucoma?
Although marijuana can lower eye pressure, recommending it does not make sense given its side effects, short duration of action, and lack of evidence that its use alters the course of glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 15 Optic Nerve Imaging](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Optical-coherence-tomography-of-the-optic-nerve-head-and-retinal-nerve-fiber-layer_900-585x540.jpg)
Optic Nerve Imaging
Glaucoma specialists take pictures of the optic nerve to measure the health of your eye and your risk for glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 16 Glaucoma And The Brain](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/brain-maze-illustration_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma and the Brain
Researchers now view glaucoma as a disease of the brain — a neurodegenerative disease — rather than simply an eye disease.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 17 Early Retina Cell Changes In Glaucoma Identified](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rana-el-danaf-rgc-image_900-585x540.jpg)
Early Retina Cell Changes in Glaucoma Identified
A study published by Andrew D. Huberman, PhD and Rana N. El-Danaf, PhD points to the specific structural features and cell types in the retina that may act as key factors in glaucoma progression.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 18 Can Glaucoma Be Cured?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/researcher-looks-through-microscope_900-585x540.jpg)
Can Glaucoma Be Cured?
We hope to one day restore vision lost from glaucoma, but that can’t presently be done.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 19 Preservative-Free Glaucoma Medications](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/close-up-photo-of-an-eye_900-585x540.jpg)
Preservative-free Glaucoma Medications
Glaucoma medications free of preservatives may significantly reduce toxicity-related ocular surface disease, affecting a patient’s quality of life.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 20 Personal Story: Christopher Wilmoth](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/christopher-wilmoth-glaucoma-story_900-585x540.jpg)
Personal Story: Christopher Wilmoth
Christopher has been living with glaucoma for 10 years. And he’s only 11.
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 21 Dr. Derek S. Welsbie Awarded The 2014 Shaffer Prize For Innovative Glaucoma Research](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/welsbie_2014-shaffer-prize_900-585x540.jpg)
Dr. Derek S. Welsbie awarded the 2014 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research
Derek Welsbie, MD, PhD was awarded the 2014 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research for his study “Evaluating the Role of the c-Jun N-terminal Kinase Cascade in Retinal Ganglion Cell Death.”
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 22 Calkins Team Tracking New Options To Treat Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/calkins-lab-team-2012_900-585x540.jpg)
Calkins Team Tracking New Options to Treat Glaucoma
“We believe this is an important step toward a new and powerful treatment option for glaucoma patients who are going blind despite efforts to lower or manage their eye pressure.” — David Calkins, PhD
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 23 Regenerating Lost Vision In Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-pupil-extreme-closeup_900-585x540.jpg)
Regenerating Lost Vision in Glaucoma
What can we do when patients have lost functional vision in glaucoma?
![Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress 2013 24 Glaucoma Eye Drops: Suggestions On Use](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eyedrop-eye-closeup_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Eye Drops: Suggestions on Use
Eye drops can be challenging to instill. Here are some tips you may find helpful.
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Catalyst for a Cure Research Progress 2013
Catalyst for a Cure is a unique approach to research developed by Glaucoma Research Foundation to accelerate the pace of discovery toward a cure for glaucoma.