![Woman at an optometrist](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/Glaucoma%20Research%20Update%20The%20Year%20in%20Review%20%282015%29_740x444.jpg)
Feb 2017
Glaucoma Research Update: The Year in Review (2015)
2015 proved to be a busy year for glaucoma research, new insights into the mechanisms leading to glaucoma, especially normal tension glaucoma...
![OrCam Assistive Technology Device](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/OrCam%20Assistive%20Technology%20Device_740x444.jpg)
Feb 2017
OrCam Assistive Technology Device
The world’s most advanced wearable assistive technology solution, OrCam MyEye communicates visual information by instantly reading any printed text...
![Close up of someone's face](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/Does%20altering%20iridotomy%20placement%20reduce%20side%20effects_740x444.jpg)
Sep 2016
Does Altering Iridotomy Placement Reduce Side Effects?
An iridotomy of adequate size placed anywhere in the peripheral iris will relieve the fluid pressure from behind it...
![DNA strand](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/The%20TEK%20Gene%20Responsible%20for%20Primary%20Congenital%20Glaucoma_740x444.jpg)
Jul 2016
The TEK Gene: Responsible for Primary Congenital Glaucoma?
Researchers have identified a new genetic cause for childhood glaucoma. Primary congenital glaucoma is a severe form of glaucoma...
![Woman doing yoga](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/Yoga%20Positions%20and%20Glaucoma_740x444.jpg)
Jan 2016
Yoga Positions and Glaucoma
Certain yoga positions may increase intraocular pressure (IOP), and elevated IOP is the only modifiable risk factor for which treatment can slow progression glaucoma...
![Margaret](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Margaret%20740x444px.png)
Jan 2016
Margaret Tanner
Margaret turned 100 this year and continues to arrive on a weekly basis to assist us in supporting the glaucoma community.
![Brian](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Brian%20740x444px.png)
Jan 2016
Brian Stewart
Brian helps out in many ways and his expertise as a retired banker has been invaluable. He ensures donations and merchandise payments are efficiently processed...
![Tony](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Tony%20740x444px.png)
Jan 2016
Tony Bourke
Tony has been volunteering for Glaucoma Australia since 2002.
![Scientist inspecting a sample through a microscope](https://glaucoma.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-09/Glaucoma%20Research%20Update_%20The%20Year%20in%20Review%20%282014%29%20740x444px.jpg)
Feb 2015
Glaucoma Research Update: The Year in Review (2014)
2014 was a good year with a number of research breakthroughs that helped provide insights into glaucoma as a disease and potential avenues for therapy...