Glaucoma Research Foundation
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Target demographics: People with glaucoma and their families and care providers; all those at high risk for glaucoma, including African Americans, Hispanics in older age groups, Asians, anyone over age 60, and anyone with a family history of glaucoma. In addition to providing excellent educational resources, GRF funds innovative research to find a cure for glaucoma. Research scientists working on better diagnostics and treatments for glaucoma, especially scientists with new, untested ideas seeking funding for pilot projects.
Geographic areas served: United States; International
Mission:
The Glaucoma Research Foundation’s mission is to prevent vision loss from glaucoma by investing in innovative research, education, and support with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
Results:
Successful research grants funded by the Glaucoma Research Foundation include the Collaborative Normal Tension Glaucoma Study, the first controlled clinical trial to establish that lowering eye pressure preserves vision. Another research grant identified one of the first genes responsible for glaucoma.
Today a major mulit-year collaborative study, Catalyst For a Cure (CFC), is redefining how glaucoma research is conducted. The CFC research scientists — specialists in genetics, nerve regeneration, and neurodevelopment — work in real-time collaboration to understand neuronal loss in glaucoma and identify targets for intervention.
Today a major mulit-year collaborative study, Catalyst For a Cure (CFC), is redefining how glaucoma research is conducted. The CFC research scientists — specialists in genetics, nerve regeneration, and neurodevelopment — work in real-time collaboration to understand neuronal loss in glaucoma and identify targets for intervention.
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GeorgeThomas
12/16/09
Since I have been on the board of the Glaucoma Research Foundation it has been exciting to watch the growth in momentum in supporting Glaucoma research. It has been most satisfying to be even a small part of the Foundation’s endeavors...
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Al Lee
12/14/09
I am volunteering with the Glaucoma Research Foundation because I believe in the mission of this organization and have confidence in the research it funds through programs such as "Catalyst for a Cure" and the Shaffer Fund. I am motivated to get other youth involved in this cause because with ...
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HDH
12/12/09
As a founder of GRF, I have watched it grow over the years to become the most effective foundation seeking a cure for Glaucoma. It has a strong board consisting of knowledgeable physicians and interested patients and worthy of support if you have friends or family with glaucoma...
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