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.

Should You Be Smoking Marijuana To Treat Your Glaucoma?

Although marijuana can lower eye pressure, recommending it does not make sense given its side effects, short duration of action, and lack of evidence that its use alters the course of glaucoma.

Living With Glaucoma

A good working relationship with your eye doctor is the key to effective glaucoma care.

Optic Nerve Imaging

Glaucoma specialists take pictures of the optic nerve to measure the health of your eye and your risk for glaucoma.

Glaucoma and the Brain

Researchers now view glaucoma as a disease of the brain — a neurodegenerative disease — rather than simply an eye disease.

Early Retina Cell Changes in Glaucoma Identified

A study published by Andrew D. Huberman, PhD and Rana N. El-Danaf, PhD points to the specific structural features and cell types in the retina that may act as key factors in glaucoma progression.

Can Glaucoma Be Cured?

We hope to one day restore vision lost from glaucoma, but that can’t presently be done.

Preservative-free Glaucoma Medications

Glaucoma medications free of preservatives may significantly reduce toxicity-related ocular surface disease, affecting a patient’s quality of life.

Personal Story: Christopher Wilmoth

Christopher has been living with glaucoma for 10 years. And he’s only 11.

Dr. Derek S. Welsbie awarded the 2014 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research

Derek Welsbie, MD, PhD was awarded the 2014 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research for his study “Evaluating the Role of the c-Jun N-terminal Kinase Cascade in Retinal Ganglion Cell Death.”

Calkins Team Tracking New Options to Treat Glaucoma

“We believe this is an important step toward a new and powerful treatment option for glaucoma patients who are going blind despite efforts to lower or manage their eye pressure.” — David Calkins, PhD

Regenerating Lost Vision in Glaucoma

What can we do when patients have lost functional vision in glaucoma?

Glaucoma Eye Drops: Suggestions on Use

Eye drops can be challenging to instill. Here are some tips you may find helpful.

Catalyst for a Cure Research Progress 2013

Catalyst for a Cure is a unique approach to research developed by Glaucoma Research Foundation to accelerate the pace of discovery toward a cure for glaucoma.

Interview with Glaucoma Researcher Tonia Rex, PhD

GRF awarded Dr. Tonia Rex the Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research in 2012 for her project investigating a neuroprotective therapy in a model of inherited glaucoma.

Problems with Prescription Eye Drop Refills?

Some glaucoma patients who use eye drop medications have been faced with more stringent restrictions on their prescriptions.

Biomarkers for Glaucoma

What is a biomarker? A biomarker is an indicator of a biological condition that, in some cases, can assist in the diagnosis and management of disease.

How Compliance Can Help Save Your Sight

Seven tips to help make it easier to stay compliant with your medication regimen.

Understanding Who is at High Risk of Having Glaucoma

Nearly half of those with glaucoma do not know they have the disease. This has been shown repeatedly in studies conducted in developed countries.

Glaucoma and Driving

Answers to common questions about driving safely if you have glaucoma.

Do It Right To Preserve Your Sight

The only proven treatment to prevent glaucoma from developing or getting worse is to lower the pressure in the eye.

Aerobic Exercise for Neuroprotection

Many glaucoma patients ask their doctors, “What else can I do to help preserve my vision?” One answer may be to get off the couch—and get moving.

Who knew I had Glaucoma? I didn’t.

Neither do 1.5 million other Americans. Approximately half of the glaucoma population in the U.S. goes undiagnosed.

Canaloplasty: A Surgical Alternative for Glaucoma

Canaloplasty is one of several surgical alternatives to lower pressure for patients with glaucoma.

What Causes Vision Loss in Glaucoma?

Researchers hope that by studying other neurodegenerative diseases, we can identify common causes that will help us develop new treatments for glaucoma.

Roger McGuinn: Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist

In the midst of a busy schedule that goes with a successful music career, Roger McGuinn has always made time for regular eye exams.