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    Tips & How-Tos

    Is It a Match? Choosing a Clinical Trial That’s Right for You

    Are you thinking you may wish to participate in a clinical trial, but you aren’t sure how to get started? BrightFocus Foundation and Antidote – a third-party clinical trial matching service – have teamed up to make it easier to search for and find a clinical trial that is right for you.

    November 1, 2019
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    Tips & How-Tos

    4 Nutrition Tips for Eye Health

    Eye health can be supported through a healthy diet rich with nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids. Follow these nutrition tips for healthy eye maintenance.

    October 28, 2019
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    Tips & How-Tos

    Creating a Glaucoma Treatment Plan

    A treatment plan is a plan that you and your doctor agree to as the way to manage your glaucoma. Its details should be included in your medical chart and updated periodically, as needed.

    October 7, 2019
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    Tips & How-Tos

    Using Eyedrops Correctly

    The right approach helps eyedrops work effectively and prevents waste.

    October 2, 2019
  • Tips & How-Tos

    Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress

    Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is an enormous responsibility. Learn more about some ways you can reduce your stress so you can remain strong and be a better caregiver.

    August 23, 2019

Facts & Data

The first defense against brain and eye disease is knowledge.

Brain Anatomy & Limbic System

Learn more about which parts of the brain are affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
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2020 BrightFocus Grants at a Glance

BrightFocus supports basic, translational, and clinical research.
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Facts and Stats About Glaucoma

Learn about the types of glaucoma, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
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Promising Science

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Experts & Advice

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    Safety and the Older Driver (May 2021)

    The event featured Elin Schold Davis from the Older Driver Initiative, who provided information about diseases that cause vision issues or loss and the effects on driving. Many participants had questions and concerns about safe driving conditions, signs for concerns about driving, and how to transition to driving less. View the transcript Print the transcript

    June 8, 2021
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    Living Well with Vision Loss (April 2021)

    This event featured Dr. Bonnielin Swenor, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, and an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is also an associate professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a core faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health. Dr. Swenor discussed advancements in the field of vision research, the stigma and burden associated with vision loss, and the connection between vision health and cognitive health. Dr. Swenor also advocated for those with vision loss, stating the importance…

    April 28, 2021

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