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.
A Miniature Retina Camera Test May Diagnose Glaucoma Without Dilating Drops
Researchers say this new imaging technology has the potential to open diagnostic doors for glaucoma patients worldwide.
Vision Rehabilitation Therapies for Living with Glaucoma
Vision rehabilitation therapists teach adaptive living skills to allow their patients to handle a variety of everyday activities, often with the use of assistive technology.
Innovative Teleglaucoma Programs Open the Door to Establishing Remote Glaucoma Screening in Developing Countries
Researchers are working to overcome challenges to develop pilot teleglaucoma clinics in developing countries.
Exosomes in the Retina Could Be Used To Treat Glaucoma
Recently, the National Eye Institute released an optimistic report stating that exosomes secreted by stem cells are protective to the retina.
Combining Drugs and Devices To Create Higher Quality Glaucoma Treatments
Medication is often the first glaucoma treatment option, especially when the disease is caught early enough, but surgery, implants, or laser treatment are often combined with medications.
Innovative Research Leading to a Cure
Through the Shaffer Grants, Glaucoma Research Foundation invests in a wide variety of projects that increase scientific understanding of glaucoma.
Managing Your Glaucoma: A Long and Winding Road
Making healthy choices, seeing your eye doctor for check ups, and following your recommended course of treatment will help you to continue to live your life fully.
Growing Up With Glaucoma: Michelle Cochrane Talks with Glaucoma Research Foundation About Her Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifestyle
“I am about to share with you something very personal, something that I didn’t want people to know until a few years ago.”
Exploring Treatment Options for Glaucoma: Medications, Laser Treatments, and Surgeries
Based on a number of factors, your glaucoma doctor will recommend the right treatment for you. This article discusses some of those treatment options.
Making Glaucoma Treatment Even Easier With Sustained Release Medication
Sustained-release medication can increase patient compliance and result in a drug delivery system that is less inconvenient and more efficient.
The Consequences of Undiagnosed Glaucoma and How to Avoid Them
Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” because people who have the disease do not see or feel anything unusual until there is irreversible nerve damage and vision loss.
Role of Antioxidants for Future Glaucoma Treatment Possibilities and Patient Options
Since oxidative stress is associated with damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma, you may wonder whether you should be increasing the antioxidants in your diet.
Getting Help If You Have Low Vision
Some glaucoma patients have lost significant vision, making some desired activities difficult.
Getting the Most Out of Your Treatment
What questions should you be prepared to ask your doctor to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your treatment?
Zinc in the Retina May Indicate A New Way to Protect and Regenerate the Optic Nerve in Glaucoma Patients
Connecting pieces of information by finding a common thread often takes glaucoma researchers in unexpected directions.
Polymer Ring Drug Delivery System for Non-invasive Treatment in Early Glaucoma Patients
Using an insert, it should be possible to deliver a consistent dose of medication to the eye while reducing the initial sting or burn, with less of the medication lost to the tear duct or sinuses.
Looking at the Cost and Quality of Generic Prostaglandin Analogs in Glaucoma Treatment
Prostaglandin analogs (PGAs) are often the first treatment choice for many glaucoma patients, but rising drug prices mean they’re not always a viable option.
Catalyst for a Cure Biomarker Initiative: A Game Changer in the Fight to Protect Vision
“Two clinical trials are underway for vision restoration,” says Dr. Huberman. “These trials would not be possible without the identification of new biomarkers.”
Catalyst for a Cure Research Progress: Biomarker Initiative
Glaucoma Research Foundation established the Catalyst for a Cure Biomarker Initiative to help glaucoma patients preserve their vision.
Using Cataract Surgery to Treat Glaucoma Could Be the Next Step to a More Effective Treatment for PCAG
There is evidence that the lens extraction and replacement method used for cataract treatment may be a viable option for primary closed-angle glaucoma as well.
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.
Fighting Back Against Glaucoma: Donor and Glaucoma Patient Jerrold Keilson Discusses Volunteering and Glaucoma Research Foundation
“Everyone is confronted with obstacles in their life, and how you respond to those obstacles will reflect how you overcome them.” — Jerrold Keilson
New Research Can Help Find Solutions to the Challenge of Glaucoma in Developing Countries
Glaucoma in developing countries represents a significant health crisis.
New Research Suggests A Breakthrough In Understanding Normal Tension Glaucoma
Researchers are still in the early stages of exploring how this information can be turned into new glaucoma treatments.
Low Vision Tips for Living with Glaucoma
If you or someone close to you has low vision due to glaucoma or another eye disease, here are some simple tips to help continue living an active daily life.