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Stanford’s Kuldev Singh, MD Elected to Chair the Glaucoma Research Foundation

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:50:34 -0800

Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Glaucoma Service at the Stanford University School of Medicine, began serving today as the new Board Chair of the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF). He was elected Chairman at the recent Board of Directors Annual Meeting. GRF is America’s oldest national institution dedicated solely to preventing vision loss from glaucoma.

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I have to use my eye drops twice a day. Must I use them at the exact time each day? What if I forget to take them?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:58:17 -0800

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I have glaucoma. Do I need to stop driving?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:52:50 -0800

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Preventing Delay to Follow-up for Patients with Glaucoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:33:21 -0800

In a new report, UK eye care specialists are being urged to review their systems for the diagnosis and management of open-angle glaucoma in order to preserve the vision of glaucoma patients.

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Glaucoma Research Foundation Appoints Candler Gibson Director of Development

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:12:31 -0800

The Glaucoma Research Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Candler Gibson as the organization’s new Director of Development. Mr. Gibson brings nearly 20 years of experience in development and fundraising, most recently as Director of Development for the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute in Baltimore.

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JustAnswer and Glaucoma Research Foundation Help Individuals See the Light in Preventing Blindness

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:11:58 -0800

JustAnswer, the website where people go when they need answers from Doctors, Lawyers, Mechanics or other Experts, announced it is partnering with the Glaucoma Research Foundation, as part of Vision Research Month.

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What is neuroprotection and when might it be available?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:25:50 -0800

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Lecture Presents New Perspectives on Asians and Glaucoma

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:32:59 -0800

Asians and Glaucoma: A Different Spectrum of the Disease” was the topic for The Terasaki Lecture, presented by Hisako and Paul Terasaki, PhD at The Terasaki Foundation in Los Angeles, CA.

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At what eye pressure will I go blind?

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:40:11 -0800

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Would pregnancy affect my glaucoma?

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:29:07 -0800

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I’m allergic to my eyedrops. Is this common?

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:27:40 -0800

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Traveling with Glaucoma Medications

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:41:24 -0800

If you’re going on vacation and traveling by air, there are some considerations to keep in mind. It’s a good idea to keep your medications with you in your carry-on bag, so you will have them with you in case your luggage is lost or delayed. All prescription medications are permitted in carry-on bags, even those in liquid form.

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Glaucoma In Asian Populations

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:32:40 -0800

East Asians experience the highest rate of blindness in the world from one of the two most common types of glaucoma. Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is a major cause of world blindness today, and it is expected to become an even more serious problem as the world population and longevity increases.

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Your Eyes Are the Windows to Your Health

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:05:51 -0800

A recent study by the National Eye Institute found that more than 11 million Americans have common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. While this number may sound alarming, the good news is that common vision problems can be detected through a comprehensive dilated eye exam and can be corrected.

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Diagnostic Tests

Fri, 01 May 2009 07:31:53 -0800

Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma. It is important to have your eyes examined regularly. Your eyes should be tested: before age 40, every two to...

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