National Glaucoma Research
Since the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program began in 1978, BrightFocus has awarded nearly $47 million to support research projects on the causes and potential prevention and treatment of this disease. NGR is currently supporting 62 biomedical research projects.
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Glaucoma Fast Track
BrightFocus Foundation will hold the third Glaucoma Fast Track to accelerate the fight for a cure by investing in promising young scientists in the field of vision research.