Cure Glaucoma Foundation

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“Program Service Accomplishments In 2021 the organization operated the following programs. Research - Several unique research initiatives and partnerships are underway or in development:American Glaucoma Society MAPS Grant 2021 marks the 7th year CGF has funded the AGS MAPS Program. This program supports early career glaucoma specialists and scientists by providing tools and resources to further their careers as potential leaders in the science, research and the specialty of glaucoma care.Catalyst for the Cure (CFC) Vision Restoration Initiative - 2021 marks the 3rd year CGF has funded a grant to this important program, the goals of CFC are: 1.To develop a strategy for optic nerve cell transplantation 2.To develop neuroprotective therapies for glaucoma. In the past year, there has been significant progress on both fronts.University of North Texas Health Science Center SymposiumCure Glaucoma Foundation helped sponsor this important symposium. It is designed to bring together early career researchers and scientists for an opportunity to collaborate with their peers and gain insight from senior leaders in the scientific community.Global Outreach - CGF sponsors Medical Mission Trips to provide care for patients in underserved countries:Cure Glaucoma Foundations Train the Trainer, glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implant, Mission Outreach Program - Many glaucoma patients in countries in Africa are greatly underserved. This program is designed to teach qualified ophthalmologists in those countries how to implant the drain and, within 18 months, they will in turn train another physician in their resident country how to do the same. By this process CGF, in partnership with New World Medical, will greatly expand access to effective glaucoma therapy for many people. We are currently in the process of training the second class of physicians from Nigeria and Kenya and we expect to have fifteen graduates complete this program in March 2022. Our partners who have made this program possible are: New World Medical, the Eye Foundation Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, the City Eye Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Cure Glaucoma Foundation and its supportive donors.Access to Care - The purpose of the Access to Care Project (ACP) is to take a proactive approach to reduce the burden of blindness. ACP is designed to address the unmet needs of persons affected by glaucoma with limited financial resources. Patient care provided will include eye exams, surgical, and postoperative clinical care necessary to prevent disease progression and blindness.”