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American Health Assistance Foundation
22512 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
1-800-437-2423
(301) 948-3244
http://www.ahaf.org
• Funds research on glaucoma and macular degeneration around the world. Educates the public about the dangers of these diseases and provides important information and resources to patients, caregivers, and loved ones on ways to cope with age-related diseases. Publishes a low vision resource list, the Macular Degeneration Research News, the National Glaucoma Research Report, and other patients education materials on glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Children's Glaucoma Foundation (CGF)
2 Longfellow Place, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-3011
http://www.childrensglaucoma.com
• Serves to increase the awareness of the symptoms and encourage parents and doctors to screen infants and children for glaucoma.

EyeCare America
655 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109-1336
1-877-887-6327
1-800-222-3937
http://www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/
• EyeCare America provides comprehensive eye exams and care for up to one year, often at no out-of-pocket expense to eligible callers through its Seniors and Diabetes EyeCare Programs. Its Glaucoma EyeCare Program provides a glaucoma eye exam. The EyeCare America Children’s EyeCare Program educates parents and primary care providers about the importance of early childhood (newborn through 36 months of age) eye care and offers a free downloadable educational brochure. EyeCare America is a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation (FCGCF)
1983 Marcus Avenue, Suite 111
Lake Success, NY 11042
1-877- 611-4232
(516) 327-2236
http://www.glaucomacongress.org/
• Coordinates the Student Sight Savers Program, an effort where supervised medical school students conduct screenings for glaucoma and other eye diseases for high-risk groups. Offers grants to cover the free screening of glaucoma in many different regions.

(The) Glaucoma Foundation
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1206
New York, NY 10038
1-800-452-8266
(212) 285-0080
http://www.glaucomafoundation.org
• Coordinates public education activities and encourages routine eye examinations. Funds research on the molecular genetics of glaucoma and on optic nerve regeneration. Provides referral to glaucoma specialists. Publishes public and patient education materials, including a newsletter, Eye to Eye.

Glaucoma Research Foundation
251 Post Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
1-800-826-6693
(415) 986-3162
tbrunner@glaucoma.org
http://www.glaucoma.org
• Founded in 1978, The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF)is America's oldest and most experienced national institution dedicated solely to its mission: to prevent vision loss from glaucoma by investing in innovative research, education, and support with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Glaucoma Research Foundation offers education and support for people and their families through Gleams, a free newsletter providing information about glaucoma treatment and research updates. Gleams is available in print and by e-mail. Understanding And Living With Glaucoma, 32 page booklet writte by and for people with glaucoma. Chilhood Glaucoma, 32 page reference guide for parents of children with glaucoma.

National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248
http://www.nei.nih.gov
• Conducts and supports research on eye diseases and vision disorders. Offers free publications for the general public and patients.