Events

Regenerative medicine holds tremendous potential for restoring vision loss in glaucoma. What are the obstacles and how far are we from clinical trials?  In this webinar,  Dr. Johnson will discuss the current state-of-the-art relating to optic nerve regeneration, and the hurdles we face in actually restoring vision for patients suffering from glaucoma. We will also learn about an exciting … Continue reading "Webinar – Future Prospects for Restoring Vision in Patients with Glaucoma: The Promise of Optic Nerve Regeneration"

Glaucoma patients often wonder what more they can do for their glaucoma and optic nerve health in addition to the treatments prescribed by their eye-care providers. In this webinar, Dr. Aakriti Shukla discusses and debunks a variety of lifestyle recommendations for glaucoma. Aakriti Shukla, MD is the Leonard A. Lauder Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at … Continue reading "Webinar – Glaucoma & Your Lifestyle – Health, Habits, Happiness"

Steven Schoenbart, OD addresses the various ways to educate and assist patients who suffer from vision loss, including the use of telescopic glasses for “hands free” magnification.

Dr. Barbara Wirostko FARVO and glaucoma patient Rebecca Vilender talk about the benefits of measuring your IOP at home, and how you can access an affordable home-monitoring device. Glaucoma is a chronic disease that requires chronic monitoring. IOP monitoring is most often based on measurements taken during clinic visits, necessarily occurring at a specific day and … Continue reading "Webinar – Remote IOP Monitoring: Lessons Learned from a Doctor and a Patient"

This symposium held at the Harvard Club in NYC, provided a unique opportunity for ophthalmologists and optometrists to explore together the future of diagnosis and treatment.

The psycho-social issues of glaucoma that so dramatically affect a patient’s quality of life are rarely addressed in glaucoma care as they have been in other medical situations such as AIDS, cancers and Alzheimers.How can glaucoma affect your professional and personal life? How does stress impact glaucoma? What techniques can reduce anxiety? What should you look for in … Continue reading "Webinar – Navigating the Psycho/Social Aspects of Glaucoma"

"Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Glaucoma Management: Challenges & Opportunities" How will artificial intelligence improve glaucoma care? How can AI support clinicians in the treatment of their glaucoma patients? What are the challenges in implementing appropriate AI systems in clinical practice? This webinar will provide basic information about artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology, and an … Continue reading "Webinar – Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Glaucoma Management: Challenges & Opportunities"

This video is from our March 15th Zoom where Dr. Louis Pasquale discussed how artificial intelligence will impact glaucoma prevention and treatment. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a disease subtype defined by chronic, progressive, and irreversible retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss without clinically evident causes for either elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) or optic nerve degeneration. … Continue reading "Webinar – Using Artificial Intelligence to Disentangle Glaucoma Pathogenesis"

At the lab of Dr. Adriana Di Polo at University of Montreal, researchers are paving the way for the development of therapeutic approaches to protect pericytes and their nanotubes. The goal?  Restoring vascular health and vision in glaucoma. In living animals, as in humans, the retina uses the oxygen and nutrients contained in the blood to function … Continue reading "Webinar – Glaucoma: Seeing the Light at the End of the (Nano)Tunnel”"

Learn about Flammer’s Syndrome with Josef Flammer, MD and patient Hillary Golden In 2020, Hillary Golden went to see an optometrist to treat a stye. She was completely surprised when the doctor was more concerned about her optic nerve. She was diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma (NTG). Hillary had lost a good amount of visual field already … Continue reading "Webinar – What do cold hands have to do with glaucoma?"

Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann joined us on Zoom to talk about the latest news in glaucoma procedures and treatments and answer viewer questions. This webinar was sponsored by Santen Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, completed his ophthalmology residency at the State University of New York/Downstate Medical Center, and his … Continue reading "Webinar – NEW HORIZONS IN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT"

The Glaucoma Foundation invites you to a fireside video chat with Mark Lesselroth and Dr. George Spaeth who delve into some of the common misconceptions about glaucoma and how patients can take control of their health. We will be following up on this conversation with a written Q&A in the September issue of our e- … Continue reading "A Fireside Chat With Dr. George Spaeth & Mark Lesselroth"

We had a panel of low-vision specialists and patient advocates talk about a range of techniques and assets you can use to improve your home and work-life. From simple low-tech methods and products to advanced optical and electronic technologies.

Click the video below to see our webinar about “MyEYES.” MyEYES is dedicated to helping you better manage your glaucoma with access to the personal tonometer, iCare HOME. iCare HOME is the most advanced device available for a patient to measure their intra-ocular pressure (IOP) any time of day or night. Whether you suffer from mild … Continue reading "Webinar – Update on Home Tonometry: An Easy Way to Track Your IOP"

TGF held a webinar with four brief, illuminating talks by experts on gene therapy, optic nerve regeneration, the role of artificial intelligence, and the importance of trust between physician and patient. We also had perspectives from two patients. Presented in two parts with Q&As. The webinar was made possible with support from Santen, Inc. and … Continue reading "Webinar – Bringing the Latest Glaucoma Science Directly to the Patient"

Click below to see our webinar with Dr. Delaram Shirazian about low vision rehabilitation. We discuss low vision rehabilitation, what to expect during a low vision exam, how it differs from a regular eye exam, low vision devices and updates in technology. Dr. Delaram Shirazian earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of … Continue reading "Webinar – An Overview of Low Vision Rehabilitation with Delaram Shirazian, OD"

Click below to view a Q&A panel with our President & CEO Elena Sturman, activist and documentary filmmaker Joe Lovett (Director & Producer of “Going Blind”),  Jessica Jones (Art Teacher, The Lavelle School for the Blind),  Joel Schuman, MD, FACS (Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health),  Delaram Shirazian, OD (Assistant Clinical Professor, SUNY … Continue reading "“Going Blind” Movie Panel Discussion"