![Image of 80 year old woman](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Ruth%27s%20Story%20740x444px.jpg)
May 2021
Ruth's Story
My 4 siblings have all been diagnosed with glaucoma now that we are all over 70. We all know the importance of good care, having watched our mother courageously cope with her blindness...
![Image of glasses looking into a green background](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/Myopia%20and%20glaucoma%20740x445%3D4%20px.jpg)
May 2021
Glaucoma and Myopia
Myopia (near-sightedness) is a significant risk factor for the development of glaucoma.1,2 There are a number of reasons for this, not all of which are well understood...
![Image of Eleasha Figredo](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/Eleasha%20Volunteer%20740x444px.jpg)
Apr 2021
Eleasha Figredo - Volunteer Story
As a clinical educator at Glaucoma Australia, Eleasha Figredo works closely with patients to support them throughout their journey, reassuring them along the way...
![close up image of an eye drainage implant between thumb and finger](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/Managing%20the%20Risks_%20Molteno3%20740x444px.jpg)
Apr 2021
Managing the Risks: Molteno3
The Molteno is a device that has saved the sight of thousands of patients worldwide who have severe or complex glaucoma by lowering intraocular pressure over the long-term...
![Image of older woman receiving an eye exam](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/Anti-Fibrotic%20Therapies%20Possible%20for%20Glaucoma%20740x444px.jpg)
Apr 2021
Anti-Fibrotic Therapies Possible for Glaucoma
Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the UK are paving the way for promising new anti-fibrotic therapies to be developed for the treatment of open angle glaucoma...
![Image of smiling man with glasses and blue polo shirt with tropical trees in background](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/Jeffrey%20Story%20740X444PX-2.jpg)
Apr 2021
Jeffrey’s Story
There is a strong history of glaucoma in my family, my paternal grandfather had glaucoma, my mother had glaucoma, and both had very poor vision when they passed...
![Image of middle aged blonde haired woman applying eye drops to her eyes](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/Latanoprost%20%E2%80%93%20a%20lasting%20glaucoma%20breakthrough%20740x444px.jpg)
Apr 2021
Latanoprost – A Lasting Glaucoma Breakthrough
The quest for a ‘Holy Grail’ treatment has always boiled down to three factors: universal effectiveness, reduced side effects and compliance...
![Image of two arms and hands touching in caring and united way](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/How%20to%20support%20a%20loved%20one%20with%20glaucoma%20740x444px.jpg)
Apr 2021
How to Support a Loved One Living With Glaucoma
In this article Glaucoma Australia's clinical volunteer, Tessa Gatt-Rutter shares 3 simple ways you can support your loved one as they progress through their glaucoma journey...
![Image of blooming lavender fields in rows and rows, and a sunset sky](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/Michelle%27s%20Story%20740x444px.jpg)
Mar 2021
Michelle's Story
"...I am so thankful to all the wonderful medical staff that work so hard for their patients...and to the generosity of family members who help facilitate organ donation, so that people like myself can receive the gift of sight..."