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.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 1 Rare Forms Of Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/iStock-666923606-rare-forms-of-glaucoma-585x540.jpg)
Rare Forms of Glaucoma
Although primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma, there are many other types of eye disorders that fall under the spectrum of glaucoma.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 2 Glaucoma And Reading Ability](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/close-up-eye-reading_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma and Reading Ability
What can be done to make reading easier for those with glaucoma? You can start by trying some things on your own.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 3 New Priorities For Glaucoma Research](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/glaucoma-researchers-in-the-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
New Priorities for Glaucoma Research
New approaches to treating, managing, and even curing glaucoma are essential to patients and caregivers. Researchers are actively working to advance the field in several key areas.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 4 Impact Of Grf Shaffer Grants: Funding Important Research Discoveries](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/skowronska-krawczyk-dorota-research-lab_900jpg-585x540.jpg)
Impact of GRF Shaffer Grants: Funding Important Research Discoveries
Research outcomes from past Shaffer Grant recipients demonstrate the impact of this funding in catalyzing the growth, sustainability, and productivity of glaucoma research laboratories across the US.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 5 Recall: Cypass Micro-Stent Withdrawn Amid Concerns Of Endothelial Cell Loss](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cypass-on-dime_square-585x540.jpg)
Recall: CyPass Micro-Stent Withdrawn Amid Concerns of Endothelial Cell Loss
August 29, 2018 — Alcon has issued a voluntary global recall of the CyPass microstent, effective immediately.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 6 Carla Siegfried, Md: Innovative Glaucoma Research](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/siegfried-shaffer-prize-at-2018-gala_900-585x540.jpg)
Carla Siegfried, MD: Innovative Glaucoma Research
“I became interested in glaucoma because I liked the long-term aspect of it. It is through that long-term relationship that we can really get to know our patients and help them.” — Carla Siegfried, MD
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 7 Glaucoma Research Foundation Grant Leads To Major Breakthrough In Neuron Regeneration](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/adriana-di-polo-phd_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Research Foundation Grant Leads to Major Breakthrough in Neuron Regeneration
Study indicates treatment using insulin may restore vision in glaucoma patients.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 8 Impact Of Grf Shaffer Grants: Catalyzing The Careers Of Glaucoma Researchers](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/theos-lab-photo2013_900-585x540.jpg)
Impact of GRF Shaffer Grants: Catalyzing the Careers of Glaucoma Researchers
Glaucoma Research Foundation Shaffer Grants present a unique opportunity for investigators to pursue innovative ideas in the spirit of high risk/high reward scientific discovery.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 9 President’S Report From Arvo 2018](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arvo-meeting-2018_900-585x540.jpg)
President’s Report from ARVO 2018
ARVO is the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 10 Niki’S Story: Putting A Positive Spin On Her Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/niki-de-lara_900a-585x540.jpg)
Niki’s Story: Putting a Positive Spin on her Glaucoma
“Whatever curves life throws at us, I believe one must always make the best out of a situation; there is always a positive side.”
– Niki De Lara
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 11 New Drug Rhopressa Now Available For Open-Angle Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rhopressa_900-585x540.jpg)
New Drug Rhopressa Now Available for Open-Angle Glaucoma
Rhopressa 0.02% is a novel once-daily eye drop for lowering elevated intraocular pressure.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 12 Generic Medications: Are They The Same?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/generic-medication-eye-drop-bottles_900-585x540.jpg)
Generic Medications: Are They the Same?
Generic drugs work well for most patients, but there are differences compared to the brand name products.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 13 Glaucoma And Driving Ability](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/older-hispanic-man-smiling_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma and Driving Ability
Concerns about driving often come up with glaucoma and may be brought to the doctor’s attention by the patient or a family member.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 14 Tips On Transferring Your Eye Care To A New Doctor](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/patient-at-eye-doctor-office_900-585x540.jpg)
Tips on Transferring Your Eye Care to a New Doctor
What will your new doctor need to know to take over management and treatment of your glaucoma?
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 15 Genetic Testing In Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/genetic-scientist-at-computer_900-585x540.jpg)
Genetic Testing in Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a complex disease resulting from a mix of genetic and environmental factors. Family history is an important risk factor for glaucoma.
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Can I Have Laser Vision Correction?
Laser refractive surgery is not prohibited for glaucoma suspects or glaucoma patients. With multiple choices now available for refractive correction, both patients and physicians have more options.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 17 Dr. James Brandt On New Horizons In Glaucoma Drug Delivery](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/brandt-drug-delivery-podium_900-585x540.jpg)
Dr. James Brandt on New Horizons in Glaucoma Drug Delivery
James D. Brandt, MD co-moderated the session “New Horizons in Glaucoma Drug Delivery” with Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD at the 7th annual Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum in San Francisco.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 18 Catalyst For A Cure 2018 Research Progress Report](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alf-dubra-optics-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
Catalyst for a Cure 2018 Research Progress Report
Biomarkers can provide physicians with better tools to diagnose and manage glaucoma before vision is lost, as well as accelerate better treatments for glaucoma.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 19 Dr. Janey Wiggs: Update On Genetic Research For Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/science-imagery_900-585x540.jpg)
Dr. Janey Wiggs: Update on Genetic Research for Glaucoma
We talked with Dr. Janey Wiggs, a scientific advisor for Glaucoma Research Foundation, at the AAO 2017 meeting in New Orleans about what’s new in genetic research for treating glaucoma.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 20 Eye Anatomy](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-anatomy_900a-585x540.jpg)
Eye Anatomy
To understand glaucoma, it is important to have an idea of how the eye works and the different parts of the eye.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 21 Glaucoma Worldwide: A Growing Concern](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/free-clinic-eye-exam_900-585x540.jpg)
Glaucoma Worldwide: A Growing Concern
The worldwide prevalence of glaucoma is increasing. This is due in part to the rapidly aging population.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 22 Cataracts And Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cataract-extraction_900-585x540.jpg)
Cataracts and Glaucoma
Both cataracts and glaucoma can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over 60 may have both.
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How to Know If You’re at Risk for Glaucoma
One way to help prevent vision loss from glaucoma is to make sure you get regular eye examinations. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical to preserving sight.
![What Does Braille Have To Do With Glaucoma? 24 Living With Glaucoma: Tonian Mcdonald’S Personal Story](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tonian-mcdonald-nh_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Living with Glaucoma: Tonian McDonald’s Personal Story
Tonian strives to be a face for change and spread awareness of glaucoma in her country of Jamaica, and around the world.
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What Does Braille Have to Do With Glaucoma?
“My advice for the blind community is to be prepared for what life may throw at you and be open to learn new things.” — Jasmyn Polite