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.

Generic Medications: Are They the Same?

Generic drugs work well for most patients, but there are differences compared to the brand name products.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eye Anatomy

To understand glaucoma, it is important to have an idea of how the eye works and the different parts of the eye.

Glaucoma Worldwide: A Growing Concern

The worldwide prevalence of glaucoma is increasing. This is due in part to the rapidly aging population.

Cataracts and Glaucoma

Both cataracts and glaucoma can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over 60 may have both.

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?

“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

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.

New Medical Therapies Offer Hope for Glaucoma Patients

“It’s always exciting to have new and effective treatment alternatives available to help patients,” said Andrew Iwach, MD.

African Americans and Glaucoma

After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it.

2018 Glaucoma Research Update: Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Laboratory

Andrew Huberman, PhD is a principal investigator in the Catalyst for a Cure Biomarkers Team funded by Glaucoma Research Foundation in San Francisco, CA.

2018 Glaucoma Research Update: Vivek Srinivasan’s Laboratory

The Srinivasan Laboratory at the University of California, Davis, develops novel optical imaging techniques and diagnostics with applications spanning from basic to clinical research.

2018 Glaucoma Research Update: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg’s Laboratory at Stanford

Dr. Goldberg’s glaucoma research is directed at neuroprotection and regeneration of retinal ganglion cells and other retinal neurons.

New Dual Action Glaucoma Medication Promising for Glaucoma Patients

In November 2017, the FDA approved Vyzulta, latanoprostene bunod (LBN), as a potential game-changer in the treatment of glaucoma.

Why Retinal Ganglion Cells Are Important in Glaucoma

Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are particularly important in glaucoma because they are the cells that are damaged by the disease.

Help for Glaucoma Patients Who Lose Vision

You and your eye doctor share the same goal in the treatment of glaucoma: to preserve as much of your vision as possible, even if the disease progresses over time.

Spotlight on Research: Dr. Alfredo Dubra’s Laboratory at Stanford

“We’re not just trying to achieve some answer in terms of scientific curiosity, but our aim is to really help people who are suffering from this disease.” — Alfredo Dubra, PhD

Home IOP Measurements and Continuous IOP Monitors

If you are a glaucoma patient, it is important for you and your doctor to monitor your intraocular pressure (IOP).

A Remarkable Legacy: Robert and Virginia Shaffer

Robert Shaffer and his wife Virginia leave behind a remarkable legacy through their generous philanthropic support and lifelong dedication to teaching the next generation of glaucoma specialists.