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.

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.

A Guide to Sunglasses

Glaucoma can make eyes highly sensitive to light and glare, with some glaucoma medications exacerbating the problem even further.

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.

Dr. Tonia Rex Leads the Way with EPO Treatments That Fight Optic Nerve Degeneration from Glaucoma

“I am a researcher because I am driven to understand disease in order to treat it and be able to help people.” – Tonia Rex, PhD

Low Vision Tip: Portable Electronic Magnifiers

For patients with visual impairments, a common problem is small print access.

Glaucoma In Asian Populations

East Asians experience the highest rate of blindness in the world from one of the two most common types of glaucoma.

Biomarkers and Drug Discovery: Jeffrey L. Goldberg, MD, PhD

Dr. Goldberg talks about the Catalyst for a Biomarker Imitative and its impact on glaucoma research.

Does Your Child Have Glaucoma?

In this article we share some things that you can do to be on the lookout for glaucoma in children.

Recent Advances in Glaucoma Treatment – What Do They Mean for Patients?

New advances aim to make glaucoma treatment easier and more effective.

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg Discusses Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Catalyst for a Cure and a New Surgical Implant Option for Patients

Dr. Goldberg’s research is directed at neuroprotection and regeneration of retinal ganglion cells and the optic nerve, as well as stem cell and nanotherapeutic approaches to repair damaged eyes.

New Gel Stent Device Could Be A Better Surgical Option for Glaucoma Patients

There are new treatment options on the horizon that may help reduce the number of traditional surgeries while increasing effectiveness.

Discovering Matrix Metalloproteinases and How They Could Lead to Future Glaucoma Treatments

Matrix metalloproteinases (or MMPs) may sound like something out of a sci-fi story, but they’re a real-life family of enzymes—the metzincin superfamily—that thrive inside the human body.

Optic Nerve Regeneration

Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve, which can result in an eventual loss of vision.

Dr. Andrew Huberman: What Motivates Me as a Scientist

“What motivates me is the very real possibility of discovering something in my laboratory that can allow patients to see to see much better, for much longer periods of their life, and maybe even reverse blindness.”

Research On Retinal Pigment Epithelial (RPE) Cells Promises New Future Treatment for Glaucoma Patients

Glaucoma doesn’t typically damage RPE cells, but thanks to advances in stem cell research, it looks like RPE cells may play a crucial role in finding a cure to the degenerative disease.

Unique Mapping Device Upgrades Glaucoma Eye Exam to Enhance Individualized Treatment

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans offer better diagnostic accuracy by letting doctors see changes inside the eye.

Powerful, Transformative Research: An Interview with Shaffer Prize Winner Dr. Richard Libby

We are honored to introduce you to a prominent researcher whose work in glaucoma may one day lead to a cure: Dr. Richard Libby.

A Timeline for Glaucoma Therapy Development: Reality and Risks Of Pharmaceutical Research

No one can predict the next big breakthrough in glaucoma treatment, but one thing is certain: A whole lot of experts are searching for ways to make the future better.

GRF Scientific Advisors discuss the Importance of Biomarkers for Glaucoma

Catalyst for a Cure (CFC) is a collaborative team of investigators funded by Glaucoma Research Foundation.

Occupational Therapy Training Helps Low Vision Patients

In an attempt to demonstrate that low vision patients have good potential for overcoming vision loss, researchers undertook a study and presented their findings.

Working Together to Find Biomarkers for Glaucoma Means Lower Risk of Vision Loss

With exciting new biomarkers on the horizon, this is a good time to learn more about what they are and how they’ll ultimately help find a cure for glaucoma.

Promising New Procedure Targets Vascular Changes to Diagnose Glaucoma Early

While this is a major breakthrough, OCT angiography must be improved before it will be ready for use in your doctor’s office.