Glaucoma Research Foundation

💙 August is Make-A-Will Month — the perfect time to plan for the future and leave a lasting legacy. By including Glaucoma Research Foundation in your will, you can help fund life-changing research and protect vision for generations to come. 📝✨ Download our free estate checklist today and take the first step toward creating your legacy of hope: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/3rzktzf6 . . . . #MakeAWillMonth #LegacyOfHope #GlaucomaResearchFoundation

Did you know? Around 6% of infants who undergo congenital cataract surgery can develop secondary glaucoma—typically 4–6 years later. Early diagnosis and lifelong follow-up are vital to safeguarding vision. Learn more about SGFC, its risks, and treatment options👈 . . . #glaucoma #glaucomaresearchfoundation #childhoodglaucoma

We’re thrilled to welcome Cynthia Steel, PhD, MBA, as our new Chief Scientific Officer! With her deep expertise in glaucoma research and drug development, Dr. Steel will guide our scientific vision, foster innovation, and accelerate the breakthroughs that bring us closer to a future without glaucoma. . . . #GlaucomaResearch #VisionRestoration #GlaucomaAwareness #ResearchForACure #EyeHealth #Glaucoma #VisionCare #MedicalResearch #MeetOurTeam #FutureWithoutGlaucoma”

If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, finding the right specialist can make a big difference in managing your vision health. Learn what a glaucoma specialist does and how to find one near you. . . . #GlaucomaAwareness #EyeHealth

Adjusting to life with vision loss? You’re not alone. Refocus, written by blind entrepreneur Shawn Maloney and Paralympian Victoria Nolan, shares practical tools and personal stories for navigating life with vision loss—covering everything from mobility and technology to career, family life, and mental wellness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed with glaucoma or supporting a loved one on their journey, this book offers insight and encouragement from people who’ve been there. 📚 Refocus is available on Amazon for those interested in exploring more. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/2wxe7dxf . . . #VisionLossResources #LivingWithGlaucoma #LowVisionSupport #PatientEducation #RefocusBook #GlaucomaAwareness #GRFCommunity

Can you tell we’re still jazzed about our recent Glaucoma Patient Summit?💚 Here’s what long term GRF friend and glaucoma patient, Amanda Eddy had to say about it👀 📅Save the date for next year’s summit in San Francisco, CA: June 12-13, 2026 🔗Learn more: glaucoma.org/summit . . #patientevents #glaucomaresearch #glaucoma #glaucomainnovations #glaucomapatient

Curious about Eyetronic therapy and its potential to change glaucoma treatment? We’re happy to answer your questions — email us at [email protected] to learn more. 👁️💙 . . . #GlaucomaResearch #Eyetronic #VisionInnovation

👁️ Beating Your Glaucoma Genes 👁️ Join us for a free webinar with glaucoma expert Dr. Louis Pasquale to learn how genetics influence your risk—and what you can do to protect your vision. From early detection to lifestyle changes, we’ll cover actionable steps to help you preserve your sight. 🗓️ Date: August 5, 2025 🕛 Time: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET 📍 Free registration link in bio . . . #GlaucomaAwareness #VisionHealth #GeneticsAndGlaucoma #EyeHealthMatters #GlaucomaResearchFoundation #Webinar

A new era in glaucoma treatment begins. Groundbreaking U.S. clinical trial led by GRF leaders explores non-invasive therapy that may restore vision. 👁️💡 Visit our website to learn more: https://glaucoma.org/articles/new-non-invasive-glaucoma-treatment-offered-for-first-time-in-u-s . . . #glaucomaresearch #innovation

🔬👁️ See What Matters — because vision IS public health. We’re proud to support our friends at National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) / Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR) in their national campaign to elevate the importance of vision research and funding. ✨ Science that saves sight 🧠 People power progress 💰 Funding fuels the future Together, we can raise awareness, mobilize our communities, and make vision research a public health priority. . . . #SeeWhatMatters #VisionIsPublicHealth #GlaucomaResearch #EyeHealth

✨ “Inspiring.” “Empowering.” “Life-changing.” These are just a few of the words attendees used to describe the Glaucoma Patient Summit. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to learn, connect, and support one another on the journey with glaucoma. 💚 📸 Swipe through to see highlights from the event — and hear more from attendees in their own words! . . #GlaucomaPatientSummit #GlaucomaAwareness #VisionSupport #PatientVoices #GlaucomaResearchFoundation

How fast you age may impact how fast your glaucoma progresses. 🧬 With support from a Shaffer Grant funded by the Zander Family, Dr. Felipe Medeiros is uncovering powerful links between epigenetic aging and vision loss—paving the way for more personalized glaucoma care. 👁️ 🔗Read more by clicking the link in our by or visiting: https://news.med.miami.edu/bascom-palmer-researcher-links-epigenetic-age-to-glaucoma-progression/ . . . #GlaucomaResearch #PrecisionMedicine #ShafferGrant #Epigenetics #VisionScience