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.

Enhance your Glaucoma Summit experience with optional small-group seminars designed to provide in-depth knowledge and me...
03/11/2026

Enhance your Glaucoma Summit experience with optional small-group seminars designed to provide in-depth knowledge and meaningful conversation. These small group seminars will take place Day 1 of the summit (June 12th).

Select up to two sessions — one per time block — for $25 per session.

2:00 – 3:30 PM
Clinical Trials
Healthy Living with Glaucoma
Childhood Glaucoma

4:00 – 5:30 PM
Clinical Trials
Healthy Living with Glaucoma
I've Just Been Diagnosed, Now What?

Topics covering clinical trials and healthy living are available in both time blocks. Childhood Glaucoma is exclusively offered at 2:00 PM, and I've Just Been Diagnosed, Now What? is exclusively offered at 4:00 PM.

Space is limited — reserve your spot today.
👉 https://ow.ly/8Hg050Yszbe
🔗 or tap the link in our bio

Most people with glaucoma feel completely fine. No pain. No blurred vision. No warning signs. By the time vision loss is...
03/10/2026

Most people with glaucoma feel completely fine. No pain. No blurred vision. No warning signs. By the time vision loss is noticed, the damage is already permanent and irreversible. That's why glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight.

This World Glaucoma Week (March 8–14), make a promise to protect your vision:
✅ Schedule a comprehensive eye exam
✅ Know your family history
✅ Talk to your eye doctor about your risk

Early detection is the only way to prevent vision loss from glaucoma. Don't wait for symptoms that may never come.

🔗 Find an eye doctor near you — https://ow.ly/Fufq50YrYgE

🎉 48 Years of Sight-Saving Research!In 1978, three visionary doctors in San Francisco saw a problem — their glaucoma pat...
03/09/2026

🎉 48 Years of Sight-Saving Research!
In 1978, three visionary doctors in San Francisco saw a problem — their glaucoma patients didn't have enough hope. So Drs. Shaffer, Hoskins, and Hetherington did something about it. They founded the Glaucoma Research Foundation with a bold mission: to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research.

Nearly five decades later, that mission burns brighter than ever. As America's oldest and most experienced institution dedicated solely to defeating glaucoma — the leading cause of preventable blindness — we've spent 48 years expanding the field, fueling breakthroughs, and fighting for every patient who deserves a clearer tomorrow.

None of it would be possible without YOU — the donors, advocates, and supporters who have stood beside us every step of the way. You are the heart of our history. Here's to 48 years of hope, discovery, and sight. And to the future we're building together. 👁️✨

Before they were advancing glaucoma research… they were adorable babies 👶Meet the team behind the Glaucoma Research Foun...
03/05/2026

Before they were advancing glaucoma research… they were adorable babies 👶

Meet the team behind the Glaucoma Research Foundation in our Baby Photo Edition. From guiding our research to supporting patients and sharing resources with the community, every role helps move us closer to a future without glaucoma.
Swipe to see if you can guess who’s who!

Our 8th Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit is coming to San Francisco, June 12–13, 2026. This year, attendees can join up to...
03/05/2026

Our 8th Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit is coming to San Francisco, June 12–13, 2026. This year, attendees can join up to two small group seminars for a more personal experience with leading specialists. Early bird rates are available through April 30th — we'd love to see you there.

Visit glaucoma.org/summit to learn more💚

🎉 Big News in Glaucoma Research!We’re thrilled to celebrate Yang Hu, MD, PhD, one of the lead investigators in our Catal...
03/03/2026

🎉 Big News in Glaucoma Research!
We’re thrilled to celebrate Yang Hu, MD, PhD, one of the lead investigators in our Catalyst for a Cure 3 Vision Restoration Initiative, for his newly published paper in the prestigious journal Science Translational Medicine! 🧠👁️

This groundbreaking work sheds light on how mitochondria — the tiny energy powerhouses in neurons — move along optic nerve cells, and identifies promising ways to protect and regenerate the optic nerve, which could one day lead to therapies that preserve or even restore vision lost to glaucoma.

Dr. Hu and his team at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford show how remodeling cellular structures called actin networks can improve mitochondrial transport in neurons — a finding that advances our understanding of neurodegeneration and vision restoration. This research builds on his long-standing work to unravel the mechanisms of optic nerve degeneration and recovery, and moves us closer to a future free from glaucoma-related vision loss.

📘 Read the study in Science Translational Medicine — a major milestone in the quest to protect and regenerate the optic nerve and unlock new therapies.

https://ow.ly/rpP550YolI1

We’re proud to share that Glaucoma Research Foundation has earned top marks for trust, transparency, and accountability....
03/02/2026

We’re proud to share that Glaucoma Research Foundation has earned top marks for trust, transparency, and accountability. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🏅 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
💎 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
✔️ Accredited Charity by Better Business Bureau

These distinctions reflect our unwavering commitment to responsible stewardship of donor support and funding innovative research to cure glaucoma and restore vision.
When you give to Glaucoma Research Foundation, you can trust that your support is making a meaningful, measurable impact.

Thank you to our community of donors, researchers, ambassadors, and patients who make this work possible. Together, we are building a brighter future for people living with glaucoma. 💚

Registration is officially OPEN for the Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit! 🎉Join us June 12–13, 2026 at the beautiful Grand...
02/23/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for the Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit! 🎉
Join us June 12–13, 2026 at the beautiful Grand Hyatt San Francisco in Union Square for two days of connection, education, and empowerment. For more information visit glaucoma.org/summit 🔗

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with glaucoma for years, this summit is designed with YOU in mind. Hear from leading specialists, get your questions answered during live Q&As, and connect with others who truly understand your journey.

📍 Grand Hyatt San Francisco – Union Square
📅 June 12–13, 2026

Spots fill quickly—secure your seat today and be part of a community committed to protecting vision and advancing research. 💚

Join ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD,MSc, as she breakdowns the science behind nicotinam...
02/19/2026

Join ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD,MSc, as she breakdowns the science behind nicotinamide (vitamin B3) and it’s potential role in glaucoma care, explaining what current research suggests, what is still being studied, ad what patients should know before considering supplements.

To register, tap the link in our bio or visit: www.glaucoma.org/webinar

Eye love you. 👁️💘And I want your vision to stick around for the long haul.This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolates (oka...
02/13/2026

Eye love you. 👁️💘
And I want your vision to stick around for the long haul.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolates (okay, maybe don’t 😉) —
but don’t skip your eye exam.

Glaucoma has no early symptoms, but early detection and research can change everything.
Show your eyes some love:

👁️ Get checked
💚 Protect your sight
🔬 Support research

🎉 Congratulations to Cátia Gomes, PhD, recipient of the 2026 Shaffer Research Prize from Glaucoma Research Foundation!Dr...
02/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Cátia Gomes, PhD, recipient of the 2026 Shaffer Research Prize from Glaucoma Research Foundation!

Dr. Gomes is being recognized for her innovative research exploring how aging contributes to retinal ganglion cell degeneration—a key driver of vision loss in glaucoma. Her work is helping us better understand the disease and move closer to new approaches for protecting sight.

We’re proud to celebrate scientists who are pushing the boundaries of glaucoma research and shaping a future where vision loss is no longer inevitable. 👁️

Grateful for partners who put patients first. Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for supporting the glaucoma community during Gl...
02/03/2026

Grateful for partners who put patients first. Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for supporting the glaucoma community during Glaucoma Awareness Month—helping make trusted resources more accessible and doubling impact through a generous donation match. Together, we’re empowering patients and protecting sight.

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