Glaucoma Articles
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![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 1 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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 2 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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 3 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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 4 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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 5 2018 Glaucoma Research Update: Dr. Andrew Huberman’S Laboratory](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/huberman-stanford-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 6 2018 Glaucoma Research Update: Vivek Srinivasan’S Laboratory](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vivek-srinivasan-imaging_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 7 2018 Glaucoma Research Update: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg’S Laboratory At Stanford](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jeffrey-goldberg-podium_900-585x540.jpg)
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 Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 8 Why Retinal Ganglion Cells Are Important In Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/goldberg-huberman-lab-scope_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 9 Spotlight On Research: Dr. Alfredo Dubra’S Laboratory At Stanford](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alfredo-dubra-imaging_900-585x540.jpg)
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
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 10 Scientists Discover New Potential Glaucoma Treatment](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/astrocyte-image_900-585x540.jpg)
Scientists Discover New Potential Glaucoma Treatment
Vision scientists have discovered that naturally occurring molecules known as lipid mediators have the potential to halt the progression of glaucoma.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 11 Researcher Spotlight: Andrew Huberman, Phd](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/huberman-with-costello_900-585x540.jpg)
Researcher Spotlight: Andrew Huberman, PhD
Researchers like Dr. Andrew Huberman and the other Catalyst for a Cure scientists are focused on stopping blindness from glaucoma.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 12 Dr. John Flanagan Joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board And Continues Shaffer Grant Research](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/john-flanagan-2021_900-585x540.jpg)
Dr. John Flanagan Joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board and Continues Shaffer Grant Research
Dr. John Flanagan is actively working on research to discover new ways to treat glaucoma.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 13 Dr. Elizabeth Fini Receives Nih Funding For Glaucoma Research, Thanks To Grf Shaffer Grant](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dr-elizabeth-fini-in-the-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
Dr. Elizabeth Fini Receives NIH Funding for Glaucoma Research, Thanks to GRF Shaffer Grant
Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) is dedicated to supporting promising research conducted by dedicated scientists.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 14 A Practical Guide To The Best Medical Research Charities](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/medical-researchers-cfc_900-585x540.jpg)
A Practical Guide To The Best Medical Research Charities
If you’re looking for a medical research charity to support, you probably want to know with confidence that your donation is going to make an impact and help people.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 15 New Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Can Help Enhance Glaucoma Treatments](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nanotechnology-imagery_900-585x540.jpg)
New Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Can Help Enhance Glaucoma Treatments
Evidence is building that nanoparticles will prove an excellent drug delivery system, and it won’t be long until this technology reaches patients.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 16 How Sleep Apnea May Contribute To Normal-Tension Glaucoma Risk](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sleep-apnea-checklist_900-585x540.jpg)
How Sleep Apnea May Contribute to Normal-Tension Glaucoma Risk
By using a new contact lens technology, researchers are hoping to gain new insight into obstructive sleep apnea by continuously monitoring the eye pressure even during sleep cycles.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 17 Exosomes In The Retina Could Be Used To Treat Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/research-lab-microscope_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 18 Innovative Research Leading To A Cure](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/scientific-researcher-innovation_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 19 Role Of Antioxidants For Future Glaucoma Treatment Possibilities And Patient Options](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/antioxidant-rich-vegetables_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 20 Zinc In The Retina May Indicate A New Way To Protect And Regenerate The Optic Nerve In Glaucoma Patients](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eye-close-up-abstract_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 21 Polymer Ring Drug Delivery System For Non-Invasive Treatment In Early Glaucoma Patients](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eye-close-up_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 22 Catalyst For A Cure Biomarker Initiative: A Game Changer In The Fight To Protect Vision](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/huberman-goldberg-stanford_900b-585x540.jpg)
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.”
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 23 Catalyst For A Cure Research Progress: Biomarker Initiative](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cfc2-team-photo_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
![New Research Can Help Find Solutions To The Challenge Of Glaucoma In Developing Countries 24 Using Cataract Surgery To Treat Glaucoma Could Be The Next Step To A More Effective Treatment For Pcag](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/clinician-scientist_900-585x540.jpg)
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.
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New Research Can Help Find Solutions to the Challenge of Glaucoma in Developing Countries
Glaucoma in developing countries represents a significant health crisis.