National Glaucoma Research Newsletters

Fall 2011
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Study Finds Genetic Clue to "Emergency" Glaucoma
• Risk Factors Associated with Progression of Glaucoma Identified
• Research Roundup
• More Oxygen in Eyes of African Americans May Help Explain Glaucoma Risk
• A Retirement Plan that Gives Back

Summer 2011
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Drug that Blocks Blood Pressure Protein Protected Mice from Developing Glaucoma
• Gene Identified in Dogs with Glaucoma May Offer Hope for Future Therapies in Humans
• Researchers Achieve Extensive Regeneration in Nerve Connecting Eye to Brain
• Research Roundup
• Become a Year-Round Force in Glaucoma Research

Winter 2011
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Scientists Find Key Genetic Link
  to Glaucoma
  Risk levels vary among ethnicities
• Detecting Glaucoma in Its Infancy
  New test could catch disease before it causes eye damage
• National Glaucoma Research Helping to Solve Mystery of Inherited Glaucoma
• Research Roundup
• Chairman's Corner
  Catching it early
• Feel Good About Your Gift
  Planned giving can help fight glaucoma

Fall 2010
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• New Drug Appears to Protect Retinal Cells from Damage
  Drug currently in phase 1 clinical trials
• Eye Drops Help Flush Out Protein Deposits
  Drug to be tested in phase 2 clinical trials across the country
• Glaucoma Questions and Answers
• Exploring Ties Between Genes, Environment
  National Eye Institute looks to bridge disciplines
• Chairman's Corner
  Getting the word out
• A Retirement Plan that Gives Back
  Charitable gift annuities benefit givers and receivers alike

Summer 2010
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Glaucoma Injury Begins in the Brain, Not the Eye, New Study finds
  Study supported by National Glaucoma Research pens new window for treatments  
• To Treat or Not to Treat?
  Researchers find many people with high eye pressure do not need drops
• Chairman's Corner
• Research Roundup
• Researcher Spotlight
• Become a Year-Round Force in Glaucoma Research
  Monthly giving helps reduce overhead

Winter 2010
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Could Vitamin D Treat glaucoma?:
  Research supported by National Glaucoma Research is looking for answers
• Questions and Answers about Glaucoma
• Sticking with the Program:
  Should patients continue treatment after vision loss?
• President's Corner
• Living Healthy in the New Year:
  Recommendations from National Glaucoma Research
• Feel Good about Your Gift:
  Planned giving can help fight glaucoma

Fall 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Your contributions at work: National Glaucoma Research grants are making a difference on every front
• Questions and answers about glaucoma
• New contact lens can dispense drug directly into eye: Prototype device could improve flow of medicine to people with glaucoma
• President's corner: Just the facts
• A retirement plan that gives back: Charitable gift annuities benefit givers and receivers alike

Summer 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Scientists uncover genetic links to childhood glaucoma
• Glaucoma tied to impaired reading
• New test could help detect glaucoma more quickly and cheaply
• NGR makes education the focus of World glaucoma day
• President's corner: What lies ahead
• A retirement plan that gives back

Winter 2009
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Diabetes linked to higher incidence of glaucoma
• Bad night's sleep could also be bad for eyes
• "Smart" contact lenses?
• President's Corner: Opening up new fields of vision
• Healthy living: Frequently asked questions about glaucoma
• Feel good about your gift: Planned giving can help fight glaucoma

Fall 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• High cost of medicines can affect glaucoma treatment
• President's corner: Boosting America's health literacy
• Research roundup
• Acknowledge the special people in your life

Summer 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Americans don't know enough about eye health
• Very few aware of glaucoma's dangerous "no warning signs" approach
• Major form of glaucoma is genetically linked

Winter 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Glaucoma a major cause of falls
• Many seniors don't get treated for glaucoma
• Alzheimer's drugs might prevent glaucoma

Winter 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• A jump start on glaucoma: New technology could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment
• Research update
• Answers to your questions: Readers receive much-needed information about glaucoma

Fall2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• New treatment holds promise for treating glaucoma: Technique may soon be tested on human patients
• Fish may hold key to curing human blindness
• Healthy living

Winter 2006
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• NGR grantee announces potential new treatment for the most common form of glaucoma
• Research in brief
• NGR funds five projects that offer hope
• Advancements in research scientists discover enzyme that contributes to glaucoma.
• Study finds that 47% of glaucoma patients take drugs improperly

Fall 2006
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

• Type 2 diabetes associated with increased risk of glaucoma
• News update: FDA approves expanded indication for glaucoma treatment
• Answers to your questions: Readers receive important information about glaucoma