Celebrating Over 50 Years of Bold Research
BrightFocus has invested nearly $300 million in research grants, catalyzing thousands of scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools.
Focus on Breakthroughs
Learn about bold ideas and the latest research advancements to diagnose, slow the progression, treat, and ultimately cure these diseases.
Our 360° Approach to Research
Funding revolutionary research and first-in science into diseases of mind and sight.
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Find out how BrightFocus is making an impact in the community.
Educational Resources and Community Outreach
We empower people facing Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and their loved ones with free expert resources, community events, film screenings, audio and video programming, and so much more.
Join an upcoming conversation with brain and eye experts, live or on-demand:
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BrightFocus Chats: Accessible audio podcast conversations about treatments, research breakthroughs, news, and tips for living with macular degeneration and glaucoma.
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Zoom in on Dementia & Alzheimer’s: An interactive video deep dive into brain health information and the latest breakthroughs with leading experts.
Driving Public Awareness
BrightFocus Foundation reaches millions of people worldwide through its public outreach and free expert information around brain and eye health.
Recent campaigns have raised national awareness about ways to reduce one’s risk, manage, and care for Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. BrightFocus offers helpful resources to get started, available both digitally and in print.
Donate to Cure Diseases of Mind and Sight
Support groundbreaking research worldwide to end Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma.