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: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 1 Glaucoma In The Workplace: Managing Your Condition Professionally](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/workplace-meeting_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma in the Workplace: Managing Your Condition Professionally
For working professionals, managing glaucoma effectively is essential to maintaining productivity and professional relationships.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 2 Research Study: Biomarkers Reveal How Patients With Glaucoma May Respond To Treatment](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/research-update-image_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Research Study: Biomarkers Reveal How Patients with Glaucoma May Respond to Treatment
A new study explored whether mitochondrial function is associated with the rate at which glaucoma patients lose vision.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 3 Focused On A Cure: Judy And Charles Munnerlyn](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/munnerlyns_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Focused on a Cure: Judy and Charles Munnerlyn
Glaucoma Research Foundation has been incredibly fortunate to have donors who support us year after year, helping us push forward toward a cure.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 4 Early Warning Signs Of Childhood Glaucoma: A Guide For Parents](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mother-and-newborn-child_900-585x540.jpg)
Early Warning Signs of Childhood Glaucoma: A Guide for Parents
While an ophthalmologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating childhood glaucoma, parents play a crucial role in early detection and intervention.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 5 Growing Up With Aphakic Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/beata-baby-photo_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Growing Up with Aphakic Glaucoma
Though I wasn’t born with glaucoma, my journey with visual impairment and chronic eye issues began at birth.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 6 Glaucoma And Contact Lenses: What You Need To Know](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/black-woman-holding-contact-lens_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma and Contact Lenses: What You Need to Know
If you or someone you know has glaucoma, you might be curious to know how wearing contact lenses could affect the condition.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 7 Tips For Healthy Vision](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-exam-office-bldg_900-585x540.jpg)
Tips for Healthy Vision
May is Healthy Vision Month. Taking steps to care for your eyes can help prevent vision loss from glaucoma and other eye diseases.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 8 Can Eye Pressure Become Too Low?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ophthalmologist-eye-exam_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Can Eye Pressure Become Too Low?
There is a lot of variability in what pressure an eye can tolerate. But how low is too low?
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 9 Tadd Schwab: A Caregiver’s Commitment To A Cure](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/schwab-tadd-and-sandy_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Tadd Schwab: A Caregiver’s Commitment to a Cure
“I would guarantee there are people in your life who would join you in supporting researchers working hard to discover new treatments for glaucoma, and even a cure.” — Tadd Schwab
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 10 Looking For The Good In Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/looking-for-the-good_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Looking for the Good in Glaucoma
Five things I wish I’d known about the silent thief of sight. — Lisa Rouh’s personal glaucoma story
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 11 Sports, Exercise, And Glaucoma: Safe Practices And Recommendations](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/senior-couple-jogging-outdoors_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Sports, Exercise, and Glaucoma: Safe Practices and Recommendations
Exercise and sports can be part of a healthy lifestyle for individuals with glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 12 The Role Of Stress And Anxiety In Glaucoma: Understanding And Management](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/stressed_older_man_900x900-585x540.jpg)
The Role of Stress and Anxiety in Glaucoma: Understanding and Management
The relationship between stress and glaucoma is complex and multifaceted and involves several interconnected factors.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 13 Managing Glaucoma: Effective Lifestyle Changes](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/woman-exercise_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Managing Glaucoma: Effective Lifestyle Changes
Learn about various lifestyle strategies for individuals diagnosed with glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 14 Glaucoma In The Digital Age: How Screen Time Affects Your Eyes](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/screen-time_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma in the Digital Age: How Screen Time Affects Your Eyes
Until more definitive research is available, being proactive about your screen time habits is smart for eye health.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 15 Donor Spotlight: Mona And Edward Zander](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mona-and-ed-zander_900-585x540.jpg)
Donor Spotlight: Mona and Edward Zander
Building on GRF’s strong presence in glaucoma genetic research, the Zander Family Research Fund will underwrite early career scientists whose research explores potential gene therapies.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 16 Synergy In Action](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cfc3-researchers-white-board_900-585x540.jpg)
Synergy in Action
Two Concurrent Catalyst Initiatives Push for a Glaucoma Cure — and More
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 17 Glaucoma Surgery: What To Expect](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/glaucoma-surgery_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Surgery: What To Expect
Several surgical treatments are available, depending on the type and stage of glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 18 The Relationship Between Diabetes And Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/doctors-office-diagnosis-585x540.jpg)
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Glaucoma
Diabetes and glaucoma are two common health conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Both can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 19 The Importance Of Regular Eye Exams To Detect Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-exam-close-up_900-585x540.jpg)
The Importance of Regular Eye Exams to Detect Glaucoma
Regular eye exams are crucial for detecting glaucoma because most people with the condition don’t experience any symptoms until they’ve already suffered significant vision loss.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 20 The Impact Of Glaucoma On Mental Health](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mental-health-support-image-hands_900-585x540.jpg)
The Impact of Glaucoma on Mental Health
Learn about the mental health impacts of living with glaucoma.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 21 2023 Research Progress: Catalyst For A Cure](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cfc4-researcher-milica_margeta_in-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
2023 Research Progress: Catalyst for a Cure
Glaucoma Research Foundation is dedicated to scientific research that deepens our understanding of glaucoma, generates new treatments, and will ultimately lead to a cure.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 22 The Link Between Alzheimer’S Disease And Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/senior-woman_900-585x540.jpg)
The Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Glaucoma
Glaucoma and Alzheimer’s Disease are two of the most severe age-related conditions affecting millions worldwide.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 23 7 Tips For People Newly Diagnosed With Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/glaucoma-diagnosis-eyedoctor-patient_900-585x540.jpg)
7 Tips for People Newly Diagnosed With Glaucoma
The first step in managing glaucoma is understanding your specific condition. There are several types of glaucoma, including open-angle and angle-closure.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 24 Sistemas Alternativos De Administración De Fármacos Para Glaucoma: ¿Un Futuro Sin Gotas?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dropless-concept_900-585x540.jpg)
Sistemas alternativos de administración de fármacos para glaucoma: ¿Un futuro sin gotas?
En la actualidad se están investigando y desarrollando tecnologías “sin gotas” para administrar medicamentos contra glaucoma en el ojo.
![Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica 25 Catalyst For A Cure: Un Enfoque Sinérgico De La Investigación Científica](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cfc-graphic-collaboration-585x540.jpg)
Catalyst for a Cure: un enfoque sinérgico de la investigación científica
El Dr. John G. Flanagan habla de los recientes descubrimientos que podrían curar glaucoma basándose en los principales logros de la investigación de los 20 años de Catalyst for a Cure.