*Before adding any new supplements to your routine, check with your doctor—especially if you have an existing health condition or are taking prescription medications. Glaucoma doesn't just affect your eyes, it rewires the way your entire body manages stress, inflammation, and cellular strain. That means supporting your long-term eye health calls for more than drops and pressure checks.
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TGF Position Available – Major Gifts Officer
ABOUT TGF: The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with glaucoma. Founded in 1984, TGF works to encourage and support basic and applied research in glaucoma with a goal of preserving and restoring vision. TGF strives to be an important resource to help patients, their families, and at-risk individuals to manage their glaucoma
Diet’s Role in Glaucoma Management
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States, and its prevalence is greater than previously believed. A 2022 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that approximately 4.22 million Americans (1.62% of adults) have glaucoma, and 1.49 million people (0.57% of adults) have vision-affecting glaucoma. Among those aged 40 and older, the numbers
How Your Sleep Could Quietly Worsen Glaucoma
Sleep is supposed to restore the body. But for people with glaucoma, what happens overnight may quietly increase damage to the optic nerve. Research shows that eye pressure, breathing issues, and circadian rhythms all shift during sleep—and those changes can affect disease progression. Yet few care plans discuss what’s happening between bedtime and morning. That missing conversation leaves
Doctor, I Have a Question. How has the use of home tonometry by patients and doctors changed in recent years?
Question answered by: Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO As we know, IOP fluctuates constantly between doctor visits, throughout the day, night, and throughout the year. The more frequently your IOP is measured, the better the overall picture your doctor will have of your eye pressure variability and maximum IOP. We always look to learn and treat the highest eye pressures. When
The Glaucoma Foundation Receives Major Earmarked $2.5 Million Gift From The Herbert Simon Family Foundation
The Glaucoma Foundation has announced a major endowment gift of $2.5 million from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation to establish the Herbert Simon Chair in Glaucoma Research and Innovation. The endowment will support the work of Alon Harris, MS, PhD, FARVO, an internationally renowned leading clinical scientist in the field of ophthalmology and glaucoma. Dr. Harris’s work extends from
How Summer Sun Can Threaten Eyes Already at Risk
It’s not the heat. It’s the glare. The way it bounces off windshields, sidewalks, and open water. Summer doesn’t sneak up on your eyes, it ambushes them. And if you’ve had glaucoma or sit squarely in its crosshairs, the sun doesn’t just blind you; it can speed things up, mess with pressure, and agitate nerves that are already
Healthy Electronics Use for People With Glaucoma: Tips and Tricks
Technology is everywhere—on our desks, in our pockets, and even on our wrists. Whether we’re answering emails, watching videos, reading the news, or video chatting with loved ones, screen time has become unavoidable. According to a 2024 WCNC report, American adults now spend an average of 6 hours and 58 minutes per day using digital devices. That’s
Message From The President
Dear Readers, I’m writing you only a few weeks after the grand occasion of TGF’s 41st anniversary Gala. It was a wonderful evening, when over 200 friends came together to celebrate the Foundation’s remarkable achievements and to honor the recipients of the evening’s prestigious awards. I’m delighted to tell you that $425,000 was raised in support of our ongoing vital work.
Living Well: A Comprehensive Healthy Living Guide for Seniors
Healthy aging is about much more than just avoiding illness—it's about thriving physically, mentally, and emotionally as you enjoy life’s later chapters. By adopting simple, sustainable habits, seniors can boost their energy, protect their independence, and experience more joy day to day. From staying active to nurturing social connections, here are several ways older adults can live well,