The Glaucoma Foundation

Join us for our next webinar on September 12! This presentation will review how genetic information can help identify people with increased risk of glaucoma and how this information can help guide clinical care. Register here or on our website: https://bit.ly/Genetics-Glaucoma

Missed our latest webinar or want to rewatch? Watch it on our website or YouTube channel. Dr. Johnson presented new and exciting developments from his research, showing that human neurons are able to form new connections with the recipient retina after being transplanted into the eye. This advance represents a major step forward towards eventually developing new treatments for reversing blindness in patients with glaucoma. Watch here: https://bit.ly/Vision_Restore

Building Connections: Research Progress in Vision-Restoring Therapy for Glaucoma The Johnson Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute has spent the past 5 years working to develop stem cell therapies capable of regenerating th...

Join us today! Following up on last year’s TGF webinar, Dr. Johnson will present new and exciting developments from his research, showing that human neurons are able to form new connections with the recipient retina after being transplanted into the eye. This advance represents a major step forward towards eventually developing new treatments for reversing blindness in patients with glaucoma. Registration link below and on our website https://bit.ly/Vision_Restoration

Join us Wednesday! Following up on last year’s TGF webinar, Dr. Johnson will present new and exciting developments from his research, showing that human neurons are able to form new connections with the recipient retina after being transplanted into the eye. This advance represents a major step forward towards eventually developing new treatments for reversing blindness in patients with glaucoma. Registration link below and on our website https://bit.ly/Vision_Restoration

Today’s presentation from our Summer Research Series is from Dr. Sasan Moghimi titled "Managing Angle Closure – With and Without Glaucoma." You can find the video on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/V3I6b1FZxzM

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Although most patients are diagnosed after the age of 40, glaucoma can arise at birth or at any time of life. Visit our website for more information about glaucoma. https://glaucomafoundation.org/

Join us next week! Following up on last year’s TGF webinar, Dr. Johnson will present new and exciting developments from his research, showing that human neurons are able to form new connections with the recipient retina after being transplanted into the eye. This advance represents a major step forward towards eventually developing new treatments for reversing blindness in patients with glaucoma. Registration link below and on our website https://bit.ly/Vision_Restoration

Today’s presentation from our Summer Research Series is from Dr. Pradeep Ramulu titled "Taking Lifestyle into Account - Meditation, Caffeine, Cannabis, Exercise." You can find the video on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/e6Zavc_V3g8

Remember the special people in your life by making a gift in their name for a birthday, to say “thank you”, or to express sympathy for a loved one. Visit our website for more information. https://glaucomafoundation.org

The Johnson Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute has spent the past 5 years working to develop stem cell therapies capable of regenerating the optic nerve and restoring vision for patients suffering from glaucoma.

Following up on last year’s TGF webinar, Dr. Johnson will present new and exciting developments from his research, showing that human neurons are able to form new connections with the recipient retina after being transplanted into the eye. This advance represents a major step forward towards eventually developing new treatments for reversing blindness in patients with glaucoma. Register here: https://bit.ly/Vision_Restoration

The Glaucoma Foundation announces an expanded focus and increased funding for research. One-year grants of up to $75,000 will be made in the areas of Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliation Glaucoma, Pressure Independent Mechanisms of Glaucoma, Neuroprotection, and the Genetics of Glaucomas that affect people under the age of 40. Preference will be given to transformational research projects with high clinical significance.

Deadline to apply is September 6, 2024.
https://glaucomafoundation.org/research-center/grant-application-and-information/

Monthly giving is now easier than ever! On the donation form, click the box to make it a monthly donation and that's it! You can pause or cancel at any time, and you'll receive a donation receipt each month your card is charged. A monthly gift is an easy and affordable way to continually support our mission to find a cure for glaucoma through innovative research and collaboration.
https://glaucomafoundation.org/donate/

Today’s presentation from our Summer Research Series is from Dr. Joseph Panarelli titled "Manage Cataracts and Glaucoma – Role of MIGS." You can find the video on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/h-w9rYg6e7o

Preservatives in your eye drops can cause more than just irritation; they can also result in long-term damage and complications. It’s time to start the conversation about making the switch to preservative-free options. Preservativefreedom.com

Many people can learn from your experience. Share what living with glaucoma means to you. Write to us. Tell your story. [email protected]

The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) partner annually to provide a grant aimed at supporting women and under-represented racial and ethnic minority researchers in the pursuit of glaucoma research. Apply now! https://bit.ly/TGF-RPB_fellowship

The number of people living with glaucoma is predicted to grow from 80 million to almost 112 million people in the next 20 years. Visit our website for more information about glaucoma. https://glaucomafoundation.org/

Today’s presentation from our Summer Research Series is from Dr. Anthony Realini titled "Starting Therapy – Medications vs SLT vs Sustained Drug Delivery." You can find the video on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/crvlQCK1vaM

Inarguably, glaucoma is one of the most severe eye conditions today. Described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a group of ocular diseases that damage the optic nerve, glaucoma affects over three million nationwide. Furthermore, glaucoma is particularly dangerous because it can strike any demographic. In fact, even 1 in 10,000 can develop or be born with glaucoma. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to complete vision loss. To date, it’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and the number one cause in the USA.

The good news is that glaucoma can not only be treated but prevented. Although you always want to defer to a doctor, here are four ways that may help lower your risk of glaucoma.

1. Invest in eyewear - While those who already have glaucoma are often told to wear shades as a means to alleviate their photosensitivity, this eyewear can also help prevent it. Sunglasses block out harmful UV light that can adversely alter the eye’s tissues.

2. Ask about your medications - Regarding glaucoma, most steroidal medications can raise eye pressure if taken in high doses or for too long. As mentioned above, eye pressure is one of the biggest causes of glaucoma to begin with. Inversely, taking hypertension medication that lowers your blood pressure too much can also increase your risk for glaucoma.

3. Practice proper oral care - According to sources, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), gum diseases may increase the risk of glaucoma.

4. Visit an eye doctor - The CDC explains that almost 50% of all those who have glaucoma don’t know they have it until significant vision has already been affected. Since getting ahead of this disease is critical, early detection via regular eye exams is important. This is especially true if you have a family history of glaucoma. Read more here https://glaucomafoundation.org/4-ways-to-prevent-vision-loss-from-glaucoma/

The Johnson Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute has spent the past 5 years working to develop stem cell therapies capable of regenerating the optic nerve and restoring vision for patients suffering from glaucoma.

Following up on last year’s TGF webinar, Dr. Johnson will present new and exciting developments from his research, showing that human neurons are able to form new connections with the recipient retina after being transplanted into the eye. This advance represents a major step forward towards eventually developing new treatments for reversing blindness in patients with glaucoma. Register here https://bit.ly/Vision_Restoration

Today’s presentation from our Summer Research Series is from Dr. Michael Chagalasian titled "Managing Ocular Surface Disease in Eyes with Glaucoma." You can find the video on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/gH2IRyxs0As

Did you know that glaucoma can strike at any age and it is the leading cause of preventable blindness? Visit our website for more information about glaucoma. https://glaucomafoundation.org/

Have you read our July E-Newslettter? Read about glaucoma and genetics, driving with glaucoma & more! https://glaucomafoundation.org/newsletter-2/

Long-term use of preserved eye drops significantly increases the risk of Ocular Surface Disease. Stay informed and protect your vision. Preservativefreedom.com