Glaucoma Articles
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.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 1 Synergy In Action](jpg/cfc3-researchers-white-board_900-585x540.jpg)
Synergy in Action
Two Concurrent Catalyst Initiatives Push for a Glaucoma Cure — and More
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 2 2023 Research Progress: Catalyst For A Cure](jpg/cfc4-researcher-milica_margeta_in-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
2023 Research Progress: Catalyst for a Cure
Glaucoma Research Foundation is dedicated to scientific research that deepens our understanding of glaucoma, generates new treatments, and will ultimately lead to a cure.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 3 The Link Between Alzheimer’S Disease And Glaucoma](jpg/senior-woman_900-585x540.jpg)
The Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Glaucoma
Glaucoma and Alzheimer’s Disease are two of the most severe age-related conditions affecting millions worldwide.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 4 2023 Research Update From The Catalyst For A Cure Vision Restoration Team](jpg/cfc3-vision-restoration-team-2023_900-585x540.jpg)
2023 Research Update from the Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration Team
The Steven and Michele Kirsch Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration Initiative (CFC3) is seeking innovative ways to regrow or replace retinal ganglion cells and axons, which make up the optic nerve.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 5 2023 Research Update: Catalyst For A Cure Initiative To Prevent And Cure Neurodegeneration](jpg/cfc4-researchers-2023-585x540.jpg)
2023 Research Update: Catalyst for a Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration
The Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Catalyst for a Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration began their investigations in 2022.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 6 Alternative Drug Delivery Systems For Glaucoma: A Dropless Future?](jpg/dropless-concept_900-585x540.jpg)
Alternative Drug Delivery Systems for Glaucoma: A Dropless Future?
Currently, there is extensive research and development on “drop-free” or “drop-less” technologies for delivering glaucoma medications to the eye.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 7 Update From The Catalyst For A Cure Vision Restoration Initiative](jpg/vision-restoration-researchers_900-585x540.jpg)
Update from the Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration Initiative
The Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration team has identified a set of three genes that, when inhibited, improve the survival of optic nerve cells in models of glaucoma.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 8 Smart Contact Lenses Offer Exciting Glaucoma Breakthrough](jpg/smart-contact-lense-concept_900-585x540.jpg)
Smart Contact Lenses Offer Exciting Glaucoma Breakthrough
Smart contact lenses use tiny sensors to collect data about the pressure inside your eye. They can measure and monitor changes in IOP, or provide on-demand release of glaucoma medication.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 9 The 2022 Weston Lecture: Ahmara Gibbons Ross, Md, Phd](jpg/ahmara-gibbons-ross-2022_900-585x540.jpg)
The 2022 Weston Lecture: Ahmara Gibbons Ross, MD, PhD
“Neuroprotection: A New Path for Glaucoma Patients” was the topic of the 2022 Weston Family Lecture presented virtually on October 27, 2022.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 10 Neurodegeneration Explained](jpg/questions-and-answers-concept_900-585x540.jpg)
Neurodegeneration Explained
What is neurodegeneration? And how will discoveries related to it affect people with glaucoma?
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 11 Catalyst For A Cure: Meet The New Team Of Investigators](jpg/cfc4-portraits-montage_900-585x540.jpg)
Catalyst for a Cure: Meet the New Team of Investigators
The Catalyst for a Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 12 Fourth Catalyst For A Cure Tackles Neurodegeneration](jpg/cfc4-team-900square-with-title_edit3-585x540.jpg)
Fourth Catalyst for a Cure Tackles Neurodegeneration
Made possible by visionary donors, Glaucoma Research Foundation’s latest research initiative targets the shared roots of conditions that occur when neurons deteriorate and die.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 13 Catalyst For A Cure: A Synergistic Approach To Scientific Research](jpg/cfc-graphic-collaboration-585x540.jpg)
Catalyst for a Cure: A Synergistic Approach to Scientific Research
Dr. John G. Flanagan discusses recent discoveries that could cure glaucoma based on key research accomplishments from 20 years of Catalyst for a Cure.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 14 “Solving Neurodegeneration” White Paper Publication Results From Innovative Research Collaboration](jpg/neurons-illustration_900b-585x540.jpg)
“Solving Neurodegeneration” White Paper Publication Results from Innovative Research Collaboration
Research paper summarizes the most important common elements that characterize progression in neurodegeneration and hope for new therapies to help patients with these devastating diseases.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 15 Protecting Retinal Ganglion Cells](jpg/retinal-ganglion-cell-3d-illustration_900-585x540.jpg)
Protecting Retinal Ganglion Cells
This article summarizes published findings from Catalyst for a Cure (CFC1) research scientists and subsequent discoveries by Dr. Rebecca Sappington’s lab at Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 16 The Robert N. Shaffer Glaucoma Lecture](jpg/2021-shaffer-lecture-at-aao_900-585x540.jpg)
The Robert N. Shaffer Glaucoma Lecture
Since 1980, the American Academy of Ophthalmology has presented a named lecture in honor of pioneering glaucoma specialist Robert N. Shaffer, MD in conjunction with their annual meeting.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 17 Pilot Project Grants Fill Critical Gap](jpg/pilot-project-research-grants-scientist_900-585x540.jpg)
Pilot Project Grants Fill Critical Gap
Pilot project grants support new and promising ideas in the field of glaucoma research.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 18 Collaborative Research Is Speeding Progress Toward A Cure](jpg/cfc-researchers-stanford-lab_900-585x540.jpg)
Collaborative Research is Speeding Progress toward a Cure
When Glaucoma Research Foundation first launched Catalyst for a Cure in 2002, our bold idea was to recruit the most promising young researchers from different fields to work collaboratively.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 19 Focus On Dr. Xin Duan’S Laboratory: Restoring Vision](jpg/xin-duan-researcher_900-585x540.jpg)
Focus on Dr. Xin Duan’s Laboratory: Restoring Vision
Xin Duan, PhD is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the UC San Francisco Weill Institute of Neuroscience, where in 2017 he received a Trailblazer Award in Neuroscience.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 20 Researcher Spotlight: Meet Padhu Pattabiraman](jpg/pattabiraman-padmanabhan_900-585x540.jpg)
Researcher Spotlight: Meet Padhu Pattabiraman
In this interview, we learn about Padhu’s extensive background, his research interests, and his personal passions.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 21 Researcher Spotlight: Sayoko E. Moroi, Md, Phd](jpg/sayoko-moroi-researcher_900-585x540.jpg)
Researcher Spotlight: Sayoko E. Moroi, MD, PhD
Sayoko “Sy” Moroi is the Jerome Jacobson Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 22 2021 Research Progress Report: Catalyst For A Cure Vision Restoration Initiative](jpg/cfc3_ucsf_2021_900-585x540.jpg)
2021 Research Progress Report: Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration Initiative
Since 2019, the Catalyst for a Cure scientists have been working together in search of innovative ways to replace, repair, and protect neuronal elements of the eye-to-brain connection that can be damaged by glaucoma.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 23 Researcher Spotlight: Derek Welsbie, Md, Phd](jpg/derek-welsbie-lab-photo_900-585x540.jpg)
Researcher Spotlight: Derek Welsbie, MD, PhD
Dr. Derek Welsbie’s patients know him as a skilled and compassionate glaucoma doctor. They may not know that he is also a dedicated researcher focused on restoring vision in glaucoma patients.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 24 Grf Holds Catalyst Meeting: Solving Neurodegeneration](jpg/neuronal-network-brain_900-585x540.jpg)
GRF Holds Catalyst Meeting: Solving Neurodegeneration
Neurodegeneration occurs when neurons — the building blocks of the central nervous system — deteriorate and die, eroding essential capabilities, such as vision or cognition.
![Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics 25 Early Onset And Childhood Glaucoma Genetics](jpg/genetic-researcher-585x540.jpg)
Early Onset and Childhood Glaucoma Genetics
Early onset glaucoma is the term often used to describe glaucoma that is diagnosed before the age of 40 years.