Videos

This video explains where the optic nerve is located and its primary function.

Learn what causes an increase in eye pressure, and how that contributes to optic nerve damage.

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, talk about the diagnosis of glaucoma. They discuss diagnostic tests for glaucoma and factors that can impact your eye pressure readings. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. 

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University talk about the importance of research in finding a cure for glaucoma and important areas of research, including genetics, understanding how damage occurs to the optic nerve, vision restoration and other topics. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.