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.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 1 The Genetics Of Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mother-and-baby_900-585x540.jpg)
The Genetics of Glaucoma
There has been a remarkable expansion in understanding of the genetic underpinnings of the major forms of glaucoma. As research progresses, we hope to learn much more.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 2 Fda Approves New Biodegradable Glaucoma Implant From Allergan](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/news_900-585x540.jpg)
FDA Approves New Biodegradable Glaucoma Implant from Allergan
Allergan has announced the approval of DURYSTA™ (bimatoprost implant), the first biodegradable sustained-release implant for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 3 2019 Weston Glaucoma Research Lecture By Terri Pickering, Md](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/terri-pickering-podium_2019_900-585x540.jpg)
2019 Weston Glaucoma Research Lecture by Terri Pickering, MD
Dr. Pickering delivered the Weston Glaucoma Research Lecture, “A New Era for Glaucoma,” in Palo Alto, California on October 22, 2019.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 4 Glaucoma Research Foundation Awards 2020 Shaffer Prize To Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, Phd](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dorota-skowronska-kkrawczyk-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation Awards 2020 Shaffer Prize to Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, PhD
For her research project “Eliminate to Protect,” Dr. Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk from the University of California, San Diego was awarded the 2020 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 5 New Medication Delivery Systems For Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-target-new-medication_900-585x540.jpg)
New Medication Delivery Systems for Glaucoma
Learn about novel approaches to drug delivery currently being developed with an aim to improve medical therapy for glaucoma patients.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 6 New Treatment Options For Managing Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dr-okeke-with-patient-585x540.jpg)
New Treatment Options for Managing Glaucoma
Two new categories of glaucoma medication eye drops have shown to lower eye pressure significantly and compare well to other established medications.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 7 My Glaucoma Story: Finding The Path From Patient To Vision Advocate](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/trinh-green_900-1-585x540.jpg)
My Glaucoma Story: Finding the Path from Patient to Vision Advocate
Trinh Green has faced many vision challenges in her life. But that hasn’t discouraged her. Instead, it’s inspired Trinh to become a vision advocate.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 8 Catalyst For A Cure Scientists Show Progress And Collaboration](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cfc3-researchers-in-2019_900-585x540.jpg)
Catalyst for a Cure Scientists Show Progress and Collaboration
This research progress report summarizes progress from the first year of the Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration Initiative, launched by Glaucoma Research Foundation in 2019.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 9 Speak Up For Comfortable Glaucoma Drops](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/woman-puts-in-eye-drops-585x540.jpg)
Speak Up for Comfortable Glaucoma Drops
If you have side effects from a glaucoma medication, be sure to tell your doctor, who can adjust your treatment plan based on your needs.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 10 Tips And Advice For The Glaucoma Patient](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dr-okeke-in-her-office-585x540.jpg)
Tips and Advice for the Glaucoma Patient
A glaucoma specialist shares her words of advice.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 11 What’S Slt Actually Like? – A Patient’S Perspective](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/glaucoma-diagnosis-treatment-585x540.jpg)
What’s SLT Actually Like? – A Patient’s Perspective
A glaucoma patient shares his experience with having selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) — a laser treatment for open-angle glaucoma that lowers eye pressure.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 12 The Quest To Restore Lost Vision And Cure Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/polygonal-eye-brain-illustration_900-585x540.jpg)
The Quest to Restore Lost Vision and Cure Glaucoma
Although lowering eye pressure can help slow or stop glaucoma progression, there are currently no therapies to regenerate lost nerve cells and help patients that have already lost vision.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 13 My Glaucoma Story: Rebecca Vilendrer](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rebecca-at-2019-patient-summit_900-585x540.jpg)
My Glaucoma Story: Rebecca Vilendrer
Rebecca was diagnosed with glaucoma in her early thirties. “I had no idea that I should even be going in to have my eyes checked for glaucoma,” she says.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 14 Personal Story: Hannah Eckstein](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hannah-eckstein_900-585x540.jpg)
Personal Story: Hannah Eckstein
Hannah Eckstein was diagnosed with glaucoma just a few months after she was born. Now she is 17 and starting college.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 15 A Father’S Gift Honors His Son’S Achievements](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/paul-and-reed-haney_900x900-585x540.jpg)
A Father’s Gift Honors His Son’s Achievements
“I’ve been inspired by Paul’s remarkable courage and perseverance to not let his glaucoma keep him from leading a full life,” says his father.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 16 Combination Surgery: Treating Cataracts And Glaucoma Together](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alena-reznik-eye-exam_900-585x540.jpg)
Combination Surgery: Treating Cataracts and Glaucoma Together
Cataracts are like wrinkles — everyone gets them when they get older. When people with glaucoma get cataracts, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat both problems at once.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 17 Personal Story: Igor Leal](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/igor-leal-with-guitar_900-585x540.jpg)
Personal Story: Igor Leal
Igor Leal is a talented singer-songwriter living with glaucoma.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 18 Q&A: New Medications For Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/woman-using-eye-drops_900-585x540.jpg)
Q&A: New Medications for Glaucoma
In this “Questions and Answers” article, learn about new glaucoma medications available in 2019, how they’re different from existing treatments, and their potential side effects.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 19 The Path To A Cure For Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/researcher-in-lab-pipette_900-1-585x540.jpg)
The Path To A Cure for Glaucoma
Every day, glaucoma researchers work to better understand and find safer, more effective ways to treat this debilitating disease.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 20 Stem Cell Therapy For Glaucoma – Are We There Yet?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/scientific-research-lab-pipettes_900-585x540.jpg)
Stem Cell Therapy for Glaucoma – Are We There Yet?
Stem cell therapies are getting headlines for their potential to cure diseases, including those that affect vision. But an important message is missing: stem cell therapies are not yet proven to be safe and effective for your eyes.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 21 Uk Research Study Reports Laser-Based Glaucoma Treatment Is More Successful And Cost-Effective](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-focus_900-585x540.jpg)
UK Research Study Reports Laser-based Glaucoma Treatment is More Successful and Cost-effective
The published UK study suggests Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty should become the principal method for treating patients with glaucoma.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 22 Fda Approves Rocklatan Eye Drop For Open-Angle Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/news_900-585x540.jpg)
FDA Approves Rocklatan Eye Drop for Open-Angle Glaucoma
The FDA has approved Rocklatan, a once-daily IOP-lowering eye drop for patients with open-angle glaucoma, Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release this week.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 23 Dr. Adriana Di Polo Awarded The 2019 Shaffer Prize From Glaucoma Research Foundation](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/adriana-di-polo-2019-shaffer-prize_900-585x540.jpg)
Dr. Adriana Di Polo Awarded the 2019 Shaffer Prize from Glaucoma Research Foundation
Dr. Di Polo’s laboratory investigated the hypothesis that insulin can improve the survival and function of injured retinal ganglion cells and may be viable as an innovative glaucoma treatment.
![2018 Weston Lecture By Jeffrey Goldberg, Md, Phd 24 Catalyst For A Cure: A Clear Path To Vision Restoration](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jeffrey-goldberg-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
Catalyst for a Cure: A Clear Path to Vision Restoration
For the first time, thanks to improvements in how we measure the disease, researchers are studying and testing new therapeutic candidates for neuroprotection, neuroenhancement, and visual restoration.
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2018 Weston Lecture by Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD
Listen to the 2018 Weston Glaucoma Research Lecture delivered by Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, a principal investigator in the Catalyst for a Cure.