Glaucoma Research Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to funding innovative research, and providing education and support. Our goal is to find a cure.
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Learn how your donations support glaucoma research♥️
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New Study Highlights Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in Glaucoma Severity
A recent study published in the Journal of Glaucoma reveals that higher poverty rates are associated with worsening glaucoma severity. journals.lww.com/glaucomajou…
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A heartfelt thank you to @GlaucomaOrg for joining us to shine a light on #glaucoma!
Thank you to those who donated and participated in our campaign. Together with your support and personal stories, we will continue to encourage others to undergo an annual eye exam.
#EyeHealth
💫BIG thank you to @abbvie for being a Presenting Sponsor of Glaucoma 360! Your support drives innovation and progress in the fight against glaucoma. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of patients nationwide.
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#Glaucoma360 #ThankYou #AbbVie #2025
A heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Alcon, for their incredible support at the Glaucoma Patient Summit 2024! Your commitment to advancing eye care makes a world of difference.
Learn more: glaucoma.org/summit
See you on June 28th and 29th! 👁️❤️
If you have innovative ideas and a passion for advancing glaucoma research, this is your chance to make a difference. Apply now and join the fight to find a cure. 🚀
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Exercise and sports can be a part of na healthy lifestyle for individuals with glaucoma. Swipe left to read our recommendations.
Read the full article for a list of recommended sports
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Collaboration and a sense of community make a profound difference for everyone affected by glaucoma: patients, families and caregivers, doctors, scientists, vision industry leaders.
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2024 Shaffer Research Grants🔬
Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Shaffer Grants program is an innovation incubator, attracting much-needed brainpower to glaucoma research and carrying us closer to a cure.
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GRF Board Chair, Andrew G. Iwach, MD, delivered the Glaucoma Surgery Day lecture at the 2024 American Glaucoma Society annual meeting
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Join us for a free educational webinar, “Normal Tension Glaucoma: What You Need to Know.”
Register: glaucoma.org/webinar
We’d like to thank @abbvie for being a presenting sponsor at this year’s Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum✨
February 9th, 2024
Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA
Learn more about this year’s New Horizons Forum program at glaucoma360.org
#Glaucoma changed Pat’s painting technique for good. She shares how vision loss inspired her to pursue painting abstract art.
“I don’t think that would’ve happened with the realistic work. I think my work has become more authentic because I have to rely on my instincts now.”
Until more definitive research is available, being proactive about your screen time habits is smart for eye health💻👀
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#DYK 67% of individuals with #glaucoma in the US are women? Individuals may have higher risk for glaucoma if they have a family history of the disease. Check out the SWHR Women’s Eye Health Toolkit for more: ow.ly/EE8150QkCzb #SWHRtalksEyeHealth #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth
Discovering your family's history isn't just about stories; it's a key to understanding your health journey. Talking to your loved ones could reveal vital information about conditions like glaucoma. Start the conversation today!
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Two Concurrent Catalyst Initiatives Push for a Glaucoma Cure — and More🔬
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Several surgical treatments are available, depending on the type and stage of glaucoma.
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It’s Latino Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate with a ceviche recipe packed with eye-healthy ingredients🥒🍅
GRF is dedicated to scientific research that deepens our understanding of glaucoma, generates new treatments, and will ultimately lead to a cure.
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