Personal Stories

“I am about to share with you something very personal, something that I didn’t want people to know until a few years ago.”

“Everyone is confronted with obstacles in their life, and how you respond to those obstacles will reflect how you overcome them.” — Jerrold Keilson

When Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) first learned of Danielle Fiarito, she was a teenager coping bravely with her disease.

“Glaucoma Research Foundation is the best out there. They are ahead of the curve—they’re looking forward for the cure.” — Cathy Wilmoth

“When it comes to research, I give to Glaucoma Research Foundation.” — Tracy Hammond

At age 32, Jenny learned that she had glaucoma from a routine eye exam.

“My message to those who have family members or friends who have learned that they have glaucoma is for them to try to understand for themselves what the disease is all about.”

Christopher has been living with glaucoma since he was seven months old.

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

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

Stephanie was shocked to learn she had glaucoma after discovering that the vision in her left eye was blurred.

Ron Payne of Philadelphia has seen both his mother and his sister lose their sight to glaucoma.