According to studies, although different factors may cause sensorineural hearing loss and glaucoma, they both share a pathophysiology of neurodegeneration. This means that although the occurrence of both diseases in a single individual is not common, it may happen more often than what was previously thought. As it is, about three million Americans have glaucoma, while 30 million have
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Doctor, I Have a Question. I’ve been hearing more about the need for preservative-free glaucoma eye drops. Why is this need increasing?
Question answered by: In the past decade, awareness has gradually increased regarding the high prevalence of ocular surface disease among glaucoma patients, particularly dry eye disease, which is linked to the preservatives in glaucoma drops. Currently, approximately 80% of glaucoma eye drops on the US market contain preservatives. The most commonly used preservative is benzalkonium chloride (BAK), found in concentrations
Message From The President
Dear Readers, As summer nears its end, we are busy planning another season of our already impressive educational programming – aimed both at our growing interested public and the medical community. In this issue, you’ll read about last week’s fascinating webinar featuring Dr. Thomas V. Johnson and the exciting progress in his lab’s work on vision-restoring therapy at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye
Driving with Glaucoma: Are Car Headlights Getting Brighter?
Light sensitivity and glare are common problems for people with glaucoma. Many glaucoma patients choose to avoid night driving due to the headlight glare that makes is difficult to see well. And today’s car headlights are getting brighter; it’s not your imagination. The newer LED headlights produce a more focused and higher-intensity light beam than their halogen predecessors, so
Eyewear, Diet, and Other Ways to Manage Glaucoma Symptoms
When it comes to caring for your eyes, you need to be on the lookout (pun intended) for more than just refractive errors. Play the long game, and you can address the effects of more serious conditions like macular degeneration, cataracts—and, more importantly, glaucoma. This group of diseases occurs amid high levels of eye pressure, which can damage
Message From The President
Message From The President Dear Readers, Here at the Foundation, we ended our busy spring season on June 8 when TGF, in conjunction with Evolve Medical Education, held its second medical symposium offering accredited continuing education to ophthalmologists and optometrists across the country. Some 80 eye-care professionals joined us in person at the New York City Bar Association for a day of
Balancing Act: Self-Care Tips for New Caregivers
~Balancing Act: Self-Care Tips for New Caregivers~ Embarking on the journey as a new caregiver can often transform your routine and personal priorities. While the role is undeniably rewarding, maintaining your own well-being is crucial to providing the best care. Here’s how you can take care of yourself amidst the responsibilities of caregiving, shared below courtesy of The Glaucoma Foundation.
The Glaucoma Foundation Announces New Research Grants and an Expanded Focus and Increased Funding for its Grant-in-Aid Program
~The Glaucoma Foundation Announces New Research Grants and an Expanded Focus and Increased Funding for its Grant-in-Aid Program~ Beginning with the current 2024 funding cycle, one-year TGF grants of up to $75,000 will be made in the areas of Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliation Glaucoma, Pressure Independent Mechanisms of Glaucoma, Neuroprotection, and the Genetics of Glaucomas that affect people under the
Doctor, I Have a Question. How prevalent is the use of AI in glaucoma clinical practices today?
~Doctor, I Have a Question. How prevalent is the use of AI in glaucoma clinical practices today? ~ Question answered by: Although there have been a lot of developments in AI, bringing them to real-world glaucoma clinical settings has actually been quite slow. One reason for the complexity in implementing AI in medical practice is the extensive regulatory framework. For instance,
David Letterman Helps Fete TGF’s 40th Anniversary
~David Letterman Helps Fete TGF’s 40th Anniversary ~ Writer, performer, and producer David Letterman was front and center at TGF’s Gala on April 18th at which 250 supporters and friends gathered to celebrate the Foundation’s 40th anniversary. Mr. Letterman received the Foundation’s inaugural Chairman’s Spotlight Award. Said TGF Chairman Gregory K. Harmon, MD, “This new award puts a spotlight on the transformative