Members of the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network collaborate to promote progress in research of pediatric glaucoma. Membership is free and open to professionals with an academic or clinical interest in pediatric glaucoma.

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CGRN Annual Meeting 2020

Held virtually during AAO

November 14, 2020

Members discuss the positive impacts of COVID-19 on the organization including the creation of The Kolokotrones Lecture Series and a pre-recorded DryWet Lab™ instructional video and accompanying surgical kit. Dr. Jamie Brandt presents a case example of PreserFlo Microshunt and Dr. Terri Young discusses the importance of genetics in childhood glaucoma.

CGRN Annual Meeting @ AAO 2019

American Academy of Ophthalmology

2019 Annual Meeting

San Francisco, California, United States

October 13, 2019

CGRN members discussed the ongoing Severity Staging System of Childhood Glaucoma, Pediatric Preventable Blindness, introduced the Sandbox Consortium, and shared upcoming publications through CGRN collaborative efforts.

CGRN@ UKPGS 2019

United Kingdom Paediatric Glaucoma Society 2019 Annual Meeting

London, United Kingdom

January 25, 2019

CGRN members discuss current internationally collaborative initiatives including the the Harley CGRN International Pediatric Glaucoma Registry, Global Eye SITE, Pediatric Preventable Blindness, and more. 

CGRN  @ WGC 2019

8th World Glaucoma Congress

2019

Melbourne, Australia

March 27, 2019

CGRN members discuss the Harley CGRN International Pediatric Glaucoma Registry, Severity Staging System of Childhood Glaucoma, a CGRN Federated Registry, and more ongoing initiatives.

CGRN @ UKPGS 2020

United Kingdom Paediatric Glaucoma Society 2020 Annual Meeting

London, United Kingdom

January 24, 2020

Dr. Ta Chen Peter Chang of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute provided an update on recent CGRN publications, introduction to new projects, and status updates of ongoing projects. 

CGRN Sandbox Symposium 2020

The Kolokotrones Lecture

A Primer on Genetic Testing in Childhood Glaucoma

Virtual Webinar

October 17, 2020

In our first ever virtual event, CGRN members, Dr. Young and Dr. Wiggs, present critical theory and reasoning for obtaining genetic testing, explain the identified genetic code of the 11 genes linked with blindness and provide strategies for counseling families

Bascom Palmer Journal Club

February 26th, 2021
Glaucoma Fellow, Dr. Ann Quan as Presenter, for CGRN member, Dr. Sharon Freedman of Duke University. 

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Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events at 10 Years in the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Sharon F. Freedman, MD; Allen D. Beck, MD; Azhar Nizam, MS; et al​

CGRN Annual Meeting 2020

Held virtually during AAO

November 14, 2020

Members discuss the positive impacts of COVID-19 on the organization including the creation of The Kolokotrones Lecture Series and a pre-recorded DryWet Lab™ instructional video and accompanying surgical kit. Dr. Jamie Brandt presents a case example of PreserFlo Microshunt and Dr. Terri Young discusses the importance of genetics in childhood glaucoma.

CGRN Journal Club 2020

Follow-Up Adherence and Barriers to Care for Pediatric Glaucoma at a Tertiary Care Center

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

November 20, 2020

Presented by Bascom Palmer Glaucoma Fellow Lisa Tom, MD with special guest, lead author Ray Areaux, MD

Presented by Glaucoma Fellow Lisa Tom, MD with special guest CGRN member and lead author Ray Areaux, MD

UKPGS Virtual Meeting, 2021

Held virtually during AAO

January 23, 2021

3 Pearls of Wisdom ∙ 3 Scientific Presentation Sessions ∙ 3 Panel Discussions ∙ 3 Trainee Awards

Speakers: Professors James Brandt, Sharon Freedman & Julian Garcia-Feijoo