The number of people living with glaucoma is predicted to grow from 80 million to almost 112 million people in the next 20 years. Visit our website for more information about glaucoma. https://lnkd.in/d7fWDwkU . . . . . . #theglaucomafoundation #TGF #glaucoma #glaucomaawareness #research #patientcare #education #vision #visionloss #health #livingwithglaucoma
The Glaucoma Foundation
Research Services
New York, NY 1,237 followers
The mission of The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is to develop a cure for glaucoma through research and collaboration.
About us
The mission of The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is to develop a cure for glaucoma through innovative research and collaboration, with its current concentrated effort on seeking a cure for glaucoma caused by exfoliation syndrome. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Robert Ritch, TGF is one of the premier not-for-profit organizations dedicated to eradicating blindness from glaucoma through vital research and education. The Foundation works to encourage and support basic and applied research in glaucoma, to gain and disseminate new information about the causes and treatment of glaucoma, and to further efforts to identify and develop novel approaches to preserve visual function and reverse blindness caused by glaucoma. -The Foundation’s Grant-in-Aid Program has awarded millions of dollars in seed money for cutting-edge research projects. Preliminary data from these projects have frequently been used to support proposals for larger grants from entities such as the National Institutes of Health. Beginning in 2013, TGF’s Grants Program is exclusively funding projects on a pathway to cure exfoliation syndrome. -The Glaucoma Foundation’s interdisciplinary Annual International Scientific Think Tank has brought together some of the world’s top scientists and clinicians. These gatherings continue to be a catalyst for setting the course to find new treatments and cures for glaucoma. This year’s Think Tank will again address exfoliation. -Headquartered in New York, TGF serves patients across the globe through its website and on-line support groups. -The organization’s “Eye to Eye” newsletter keeps thousands of households worldwide informed about research news and other developments, and includes such informative features as “Doctor, I Have A Question.” An electronic newsletter is sent out bi-monthly.
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https://linktr.ee/the_glaucoma_foundation
External link for The Glaucoma Foundation
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Medical Research, Community Outreach, and Patient Education
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Primary
Get directions
80 Maiden Lane
Suite 700
New York, NY 10038, US
Employees at The Glaucoma Foundation
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Jai G. Parekh, MD, MBA, FAAO
C-suite Leader | Ophthalmologist | Entrepreneur | Board Director | Fund-Raiser | Social Impact | Digital/AI
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Gustavo De Moraes, MD, PhD, MPH, FARVO
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University, New York | Attending Physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital | Chief Medical Officer…
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Cly Fowkes
Cly Fowkes Design
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John Fingert
Hadley-Carver Chair in Glaucoma, Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Glaucoma Service and Glaucoma Research Center
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What is Interventional Glaucoma? In “interventional glaucoma,” glaucoma is treated with minimally invasive surgeries or interventional procedures much earlier in the disease process. It is a shift away from the way glaucoma was treated years ago, which typically began with eyedrops and only progressed to surgery at the middle or end of the disease progression. Interventional glaucoma intervenes earlier in the treatment process. Join us on November 13th on Zoom to learn more! Register Here: https://bit.ly/47R0Jeq #theglaucomafoundation #tgf #education #glaucoma #patient #medical #opthalmology #opthalmologist #treatment #glaucomaawareness #patientcare #vision #livingwithglaucoma #visionloss #webinar
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November is American Indian Heritage Month! It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, history and achievements of Native American people across the United States. #theglaucomafoundation #tgf #americanindianheritagemonth
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A view of the fireworks over Central Park! #theglaucomafoundation #tgf #glaucoma #glaucomaawareness #research
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Thank you to everyone who joined us to watch the fireworks over Central Park! #theglaucomafoundation #tgf #glaucoma #glaucomaawareness #research
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Our November E-Newslettter is here! Read about genetic testing for glaucoma & more! https://lnkd.in/e9sYEAc . . . . . . #theglaucomafoundation #TGF #education #glaucoma #patient #medical #opthalmology #opthalmologist #treatment #glaucomaawareness #patientcare #vision #livingwithglaucoma #news #newsletter
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Have a fun and safe Halloween! #theglaucomafoundation #TGF #Halloween
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What is Interventional Glaucoma? In “interventional glaucoma,” glaucoma is treated with minimally invasive surgeries or interventional procedures much earlier in the disease process. It is a shift away from the way glaucoma was treated years ago, which typically began with eyedrops and only progressed to surgery at the middle or end of the disease progression. Interventional glaucoma intervenes earlier in the treatment process. Join us on November 13th on Zoom to learn more! Register Here: https://bit.ly/47R0Jeq #theglaucomafoundation #tgf #education #glaucoma #patient #medical #opthalmology #opthalmologist #treatment #glaucomaawareness #patientcare #vision #livingwithglaucoma #visionloss #webinar
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Many people can learn from your experience. Share what living with glaucoma means to you. Write to us. Tell your story. info@glaucomafoundation.org #theglaucomafoundation #TGF #education #glaucoma #patient #medical #opthalmology #opthalmologist #treatment #glaucomaawareness #patientcare #vision #livingwithglaucoma #visionloss
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