Glaucoma Research Foundation

Glaucoma Research Foundation 60 million worldwide have glaucoma. Our mission is to find a cure. GRF has funded more than $50 million of grants and projects.

Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) is a national nonprofit founded in 1978 in San Francisco to encourage innovative research toward better treatments for people with glaucoma. In addition to advancing innovation in glaucoma research, GRF provides education and support for people with glaucoma and sponsors catalyst meetings like the annual Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum to foster collaboration and speed the cure.

👁️ Don’t wait until it’s too late — Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can steal vision wit...
11/14/2025

👁️ Don’t wait until it’s too late — Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can steal vision without any warning signs.

Take a moment today to ask yourself:
Have I had a comprehensive eye exam lately? 👓

Do I know my risk factors (age, family history, diabetes, race/ethnicity)?

Am I making eye-health a priority through good habits like controlling blood pressure, exercising, and eating leafy greens?

We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Glaucoma 360 Gala Awardees!🏆 Catalyst Award: Nancy and Patrick Forster🌟 Visionary Aw...
11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Glaucoma 360 Gala Awardees!

🏆 Catalyst Award: Nancy and Patrick Forster
🌟 Visionary Award: Barbara Wirostko, MD
💛 President’s Award: Oluwatosin Smith, MD

Join us in celebrating these outstanding leaders whose work and dedication are accelerating hope for everyone living with glaucoma.

Learn more at glaucoma360.org

👁️ No te pierdas nuestro próximo seminario web!Acompáñanos el jueves 20 de noviembre de 2025 con la Dra. Daniela Álvarez...
11/10/2025

👁️ No te pierdas nuestro próximo seminario web!

Acompáñanos el jueves 20 de noviembre de 2025 con la Dra. Daniela Álvarez Acencio para aprender consejos de bienestar y salud al vivir con glaucoma.

Regístrate hoy tocando el enlace en nuestra biografía o visita 🔗bit.ly/4hRTGav.

Don’t miss our friend and GRF Visionary Award honoree Amy Dixon on the Blind and Beyond Radio Show this Sunday, November...
11/07/2025

Don’t miss our friend and GRF Visionary Award honoree Amy Dixon on the Blind and Beyond Radio Show this Sunday, November 9! 🎙️

She’ll be sharing her story as a glaucoma patient, advocate, and world-class athlete. You won’t want to miss it!

Join us in welcoming Cathy Wilmoth to our Development Committee! 🌟Cathy’s connection to GRF began years ago when her son...
11/05/2025

Join us in welcoming Cathy Wilmoth to our Development Committee! 🌟

Cathy’s connection to GRF began years ago when her son, Christopher, turned his birthday into a fundraiser for glaucoma research. Today, she continues her family’s legacy of generosity and service by stepping into this new role💚

10/24/2025

PLINKO sparked joy and meaningful conversations all weekend long⚡️

till next year AAO!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AAO Reception!💚Your partnership and commitment to advancing glaucoma research...
10/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AAO Reception!💚

Your partnership and commitment to advancing glaucoma research and patient care inspire everything we do. Together, we’re driving progress toward a future free from glaucoma.

10/18/2025

Scenes from the Iantrek booth 🎨💚 Our team joined in painting a beautiful mural that will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting Glaucoma Research Foundation! We’re so grateful to our friends at for their generosity and support in advancing sight-saving research.

If you’re at , stop by the Iantrek booth to see the mural in person and learn how you can take part! 👁️✨

10/18/2025

PLINKO, prizes, and patient resources—oh my! 👀 Come visit Glaucoma Research Foundation at booth #3314 during and see what’s new. Win a custom luggage tag, eyeglass cleaner, or GRF notepad, and leave with resources your patients will love💚

10/14/2025

Thinking about glaucoma surgery? 👁️
In our latest webinar, Dr. Funke breaks down Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)—what it is, how it works, and who it helps.

Watch the full video and more expert talks at:
🔗 https://glaucoma.org/get-involved/events/webinars

10/10/2025

Durante más de 45 años, Glaucoma Research Foundation ha financiado investigaciones que protegen y restauran la visión.
Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos nuestra historia — 25 años de avances que están transformando el futuro de la salud visual — y compartimos nuestros recursos en español para apoyar a más familias en su camino hacia una mejor visión. 💙
Descubre más en https://glaucoma.org/es
English Translation:
For over 45 years, Glaucoma Research Foundation has funded research to protect and restore sight.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating our history — 25 years of progress shaping the future of vision care by sharing our Spanish-language resources to support more families on their journey to better eye health. 💙

Learn more at https://glaucoma.org/es

How old does your body feel — really? 👀 New research suggests your biological age might be outpacing your calendar years...
10/06/2025

How old does your body feel — really? 👀 New research suggests your biological age might be outpacing your calendar years — and your eyesight could pay the price. 💡

This insightful article is authored by Cynthia Steel, PhD, MBA, GRF’s Chief Scientific Officer, and is featured on BabyBoomster.com

Read more and find out what you can do now to slow the clock.

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