01 / DISEASE
Normal-Tension Glaucoma
Understanding glaucomatous injury and vulnerability beyond elevated intraocular pressure.
Independent ophthalmic research · Founded 2019 · Miami, Florida
Earlier detection.
A clearer path to neuroprotection.
Advancing glaucoma research through objective measures of retinal ganglion cell function, early identification of neuronal vulnerability, and investigation of modifiable risk factors.
Explore our research →About GRO
Research with a clear purpose.
Founded in 2019, Glaucoma Research Organization (GRO), LLC is an independent, physician-scientist-led research organization focused on glaucoma and related ophthalmic research.
Our current work centers on investigator-initiated studies in normal-tension glaucoma, early retinal ganglion cell dysfunction, and potentially modifiable risk factors beyond intraocular pressure.
Our mission and vision →Research programs
Four connected scientific priorities.
02 / FUNCTION
Early Neuronal Dysfunction
Investigating pattern electroretinography as an objective measure of retinal ganglion cell function.
03 / SYSTEMIC FACTORS
Modifiable Non-IOP Risk Factors
Examining obstructive sleep apnea and other systemic contributors to glaucomatous injury.
04 / FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Neuroprotection
Exploring whether early neuronal stress offers opportunities for functional recovery and earlier intervention.
Clinical research
From pilot findings to longitudinal investigation.
Prospective pilot research
Preliminary investigator-initiated research has observed improvements in electrophysiological measures of retinal ganglion cell function following treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
These observations warrant further longitudinal investigation.
Leadership
Physician-scientist led.
Hosam Sheha, MD, PhD
Founder & Medical Director
Professor of Ophthalmology and physician-scientist with more than 25 years of experience in ophthalmic clinical research, development, and medical affairs.
Meet GRO’s leadership →Connect
Advancing science through collaboration.
We welcome scientific inquiries and discussions of potential research collaboration.
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