Cure Glaucoma Foundation

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“Program Service Accomplishments In 2022 the organization operated the following programs. Research - Several unique research initiatives and partnerships are underway or in development:American Glaucoma Society MAPS Grant 2022 marks the 8th 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 - 2022 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.Global Outreach-CGF sponsors Medical Mission Trips to provide care for patients in underserved countries: Cure Glaucoma foundation's "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 opthalmologists 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 peopleOur 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 Opthalmology and Cure Glaucoma Foundation and its supportive donors. In 2022, Cure Glaucoma sponsored the following mission trips:Kenya GDD Class #2, March 2022 The Kenya team trained and certified (5) GDD physicians. The CGF team members for Kenya were: Dr. Alessandro Jammal, Dr. Manjool Shah, Denise Del Rio, Theresa Cook and Mike Kettles. The first surgery was 28 March and (16)GDD operations were performed. The next day (7) GDD surgeries were performed. The physicians certified in Kenya are DR. Dan Kiage, Dr. Fredrick Korir, Dr. Sheila Marco, Dr. Faith Masila and Dr. Wendy Njoya.Nigeria GDD Class #2, March 2022 The Nigeria team trained and certified (4) GDD physicians. The CGF team members for Nigeria were: Dr. Tosin Smith, Dr. Lola Idowu and Jennifer Wersal. In Nigeria, the first surgery day was Sunday, March 27 and 19 surgeries were completed. On Monday, march 28th, 17 surgeries wer completed. A total of 36 GDD surgeries were done, including 1 GATT, Tube shortening and Tube repositioning procedures. The physicians certified in Nigeria are: Dr. Nathaniel Godswill, Dr. Olowolaiyemo Mieriumbe, Dr. Awe Oluwaseun and Dr. Ekumankama Barbara.Kenya Lighthouse, June 12-17, 2022 Our medical mission trip to the Lighthouse Eye Centre in Mombasa, Kenya from 13-17 June 2022. This trip was led by Dr. David Godfrey (Glaucoma Associates), Dr Brad Bowman (Cornea Associates), Ms. Denise Del Rio (OSCD), Ms.Theresa Cook (OSCD) and Ms. Elilta Williams (OSCD). The purpose was to provide glaucoma and cornea treatments to patients in Kenya. Also, the team provided addition to training to Dr. Fredrick Korir, the Medical Director of the Lighthouse Eye Centre. Number and types of surgery performed: Glaucoma (14)/ Cataract (20)El Salvador, November 2-5, 2022 The Slavadoran Opthalmological Association extended and invitation to Dr. Davinder Grover to lecture at their National Opthlmological Conference, from Thursday November 3 to Saturday November 5th of 2022. Dr. Grover was honored to accept this invitation and Dr. Roberto Fiallos, expressed his gratitude to have such a renowned speaker and leader in the field of glaucoma attend their conference and share his expertise and insight in treating this complex disease.Access to Care - The purpose of the Access to Care Project (ACP) is to take a proactive approach to reduce the burden of bl”