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The Glaucoma Center at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
The Glaucoma Center at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary was founded in 1983 by Dr. Robert Ritch. He and his associate, Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann, have developed The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary into a prominent glaucoma research facility. Significant strides have been made in the development of new treatment modalities for glaucoma, understanding the anatomic abnormalities in glaucoma through new ocular imaging devices, tissue culture and cell biology studies, and nationwide clinical trials sponsored by the National Eye Institute. To expand our ability to combat glaucoma, your help is needed!
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The New York Glaucoma Research Institute
The New York Glaucoma Research Institute was created to support research into the basic causes of glaucoma. Increase public awareness of glaucoma, and promulgate educational material for ophthalmologists, other physicians, and persons with glaucoma
Search for a Cure
The New York Glaucoma Research Institute conducts research directed to the causes, treatment and prevention of glaucoma. This research program is carried out at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
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Specific
Areas of Research
This
multi-faceted research program will lead to new methods of detection,
early treatment, vision preservation, and ultimately, visual recovery
1. Ultrasound Biomicroscopy
(UBM), to provide accurate diagnosis
2. Optical coherence tomography (OCT), to investigate the pathogenesis of glaucoma injury and enhance early detection.
3. Confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy to evaluate the optic nerve.
4. Tissue culture, research into ways to strengthen the optic nerve in the presence of glaucoma.
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Reducing Blindness by Increasing Knowledge and Awareness
Since glaucoma usually strikes without symptoms. the first line of defense is public awareness, in order to encourage early detection and treatment, we are using several new approaches to enhance public awareness.
(1) Internet and the World Wide Web
In 1996 we established our presence on the Internet with the glaucoma.net website. (2) Publications
Research updates and educational materials for patients and their families. (3) Continuing education for eye care professionals and educational material for patients.
The only way to cure a disease is to commit our resources to it. With your generous support we can rise to the forefront of research, education and patient care. While our knowledge of glaucoma has expanded rapidly, a great deal remains to be done.
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Please
Join Us
We know that you and the
New York Glaucoma Research Institute share common objectives on behalf of
glaucoma patients. In this time of government research funding cutbacks, your financial
support is critical. Help us to continue the fight against Glaucoma and Blindness. Please make a pledge to support the work of The New York Glaucoma Research Institute. Contributions
of $5000 or more can be earmarked for specific programs:
1. Training
program to support fellows from overseas for advanced training.
2.
Interactive patient question/answer column on the Internet.
3.
Glaucoma research.
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Contact
Us The New
York Glaucoma Research Institute
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
310
East 14th Street
New York, NY 10003
Tel/Fax: 212-995-5828
email: jml18@earthlink.net The New York Glaucoma Research Institute
is a tax-exempt 501c3 organization. Dedicated to research and public
education into one of the world's leading causes of blindness.
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The first step toward the new goal of protecting nerve cells from damage and the future goal of optic nerve regeneration is the cultivation of retinal ganglion cells. These are the cells damaged in glaucoma. Retinal ganglion cells being grown in the Tissue Culture Laboratory of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary are helping to break down the barriers between the possible and what was always thought to be the impossible.