Andrew D. Huberman, PhD, a neuroscientist at Stanford University, is a member of the Catalyst for a Cure Biomarker Initiative. This unique consortium of four scientists is working collaboratively to develop new, specific and sensitive biomarkers to diagnose and manage...
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The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) mission to cure glaucoma is fueled by donations from many sources—much of it from patients, families, and friends touched by the disease. What you might not know is that there are many different ways to...
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Dr. Flanagan joined the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Board of Directors in April 2017. He is also the Dean and Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences at UC Berkeley. It was natural for both GRF and Dr....
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Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) is dedicated to supporting promising research conducted by dedicated scientists. Dr. M. Elizabeth Fini, PhD is an accomplished researcher and director at the University of Southern California Institute for Genetic Medicine. Earlier this year, Dr. Fini...
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If you’re looking for a medical research charity to support, you probably want to know with confidence that your donation is going to make an impact and help people. Picking a charity can be tough, but once you know what...
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A new study published in Seminars in Ophthalmology examines the link between certain patient personalities, lifestyles, and demographics and their predicted adherence to prescribed treatments for glaucoma.
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Only a decade or so ago, the idea of using nanotechnology in humans brought up images like the Borg from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The idea that you could change through technology was the thing that made these baddies...
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People with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), a disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of paused and shallow breathing during sleep, are approximately ten times more likely to develop glaucoma. This is a well-known and well-documented relationship, but the underlying cause...
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When patients are diagnosed with glaucoma, one of the most common treatment options is a prescription eye drop medication that lowers eye pressure, which prevents damage to the optic nerve and helps to preserve vision. Several types of drugs lower...
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If you are a glaucoma patient, it is very important for you and your doctor to monitor your intraocular pressure (IOP). Understanding how your individual pressure changes over time can help you feel confident that your treatment is working effectively....
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