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.
Researcher Spotlight: Derek Welsbie, MD, PhD
Dr. Derek Welsbie’s patients know him as a skilled and compassionate glaucoma doctor. They may not know that he is also a dedicated researcher focused on restoring vision in glaucoma patients.
Pilot Project Grants Fill Critical Gap
Pilot project grants support new and promising ideas in the field of glaucoma research.
4 Effective Ways to Encourage Medication Compliance in Glaucoma Patients
If patients feel supported in their day-to-day life, adhering to treatment and stopping glaucoma progression will more likely result.
Glaucoma and Driving
Answers to common questions about driving safely if you have glaucoma.
Stick with the Program to Preserve Your Vision
Because vision loss from glaucoma starts with your side vision, you may not notice any symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly.
A Guide to Sunglasses
Glaucoma can make eyes highly sensitive to light and glare, with some glaucoma medications exacerbating the problem even further.
The Robert N. Shaffer Glaucoma Lecture
Since 1980, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has presented a named lecture in honor of pioneering glaucoma specialist Robert N. Shaffer, MD in conjunction with their annual meeting.
The Wittenbergs Honor their Glaucoma Doctor with Inspired Gift to The Cure is in Sight Campaign
The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) mission to cure glaucoma is fueled by donations from many sources—much of it from patients, families, and friends touched by the disease.
Glaukos Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance of the iStent Infinite MIGS Device
MIGS founder announces the first-ever micro-invasive implantable device for standalone glaucoma treatment.