Glaucoma Foundation Inc

Programs: Medical research: the glaucoma foundation awards grants-in-aid for glaucoma research in the following disciplines:1. Optic nerve rescue and restorations- neuroprotectants and their role in glaucoma- reversal of dysfunction of damaged retinal ganglion cells- retinal ganglion cell axonal regeneration- optic nerve transplantation2. Molecular genetics- research into the genetic causes of the various forms of glaucoma, particularly the identification of the responsible genes, with the long-term goal of finding ways to reverse these genetic defects. 3. Nanotechnology- research into the use of nanotechnology for monitoring iop, diagnosing and monitoring damage to the optic nerve and delivering drugs and other therapies. Grants are awarded for a one-year period and are renewable. The maximum amount of funds awarded for a one-year period is $40,000 per grantee. Researchers may also apply for a one-time expanded grant renewal up to $50,000 for a second year. Funds are not to be used for salaries, personnel support, overhead or other indirect costs. All requests for grants must be made in writing on the foundations application form and supporting documentation must include a description of the objectives, background, methodology, significance, any preliminary results, and budget for the project. The foundation also sponsors the annual scientific think tank on optic nerve rescue and restoration, a worldwide collaboration of leading scientists and researchers pooling their efforts to seek a way to reverse optic nerve damage. Public education: the glaucoma foundation distributes the following publication on request to the general public at no charge:- a 20-page color brochure, doctor, i have a question, a guide for patients and their families- a quarterly newsletter, eye to eye- a leaflet, glaucoma: the leading cause of preventable blindness, a brief guide describing glaucoma and treatment for glaucoma.