Register for Glaucoma Chats
Join us for a series of free monthly telephone discussions from National Glaucoma Research, a program of BrightFocus Foundation, featuring glaucoma specialists and other eye care professionals who discuss various aspects of living with glaucoma. You can submit your questions on the registration form before the event or ask a question to our screeners during the presentation.
TOPIC
Staying Ahead of Glaucoma: Why a Proactive Approach Matters
DATE
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TIME
1 pm ET (please adjust for your time zone)
SPEAKER(S)
Amy D. Zhang, MD
Don’t wait for vision loss to act. Join Dr. Amy Zhang of the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center for a conversation about the benefits of a proactive approach to glaucoma care, including innovative treatments like minimally invasive surgery, continuous drug delivery systems, and at-home eye pressure monitoring. Learn how early intervention can preserve sight and improve quality of life.
National Glaucoma Research will send you an email notification and will provide a phone call reminder one day prior to the telephone discussion.
You will also receive a phone call on the day and time of the event. Remember to provide your 10 digit area code and phone number. Please do not include extension numbers. Automated calls prior to the phone discussions are only available for telephone numbers in the United States and Canada.
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