Five years ago, The Glaucoma Community launched with a bold mission: to support, educate, and empower people living with glaucoma. Created in partnership with Prevent Blindness, a national non-profit dedicated to preserving sight and promoting eye health, this community set out to fill a critical gap in care—connecting patients not just with resources, but with each other.

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone, not just in time, but in impact. With nearly 8,000 registered members, over 2 million people reached annually, and more than 900,000 articles read each year, we’ve proven that digital health communities can do more than connect; they can change lives.

Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with other outstanding organizations such as The Glaucoma Research Foundation, The Glaucoma Foundation, BrightFocus Foundation, and others, amplifying expert insights, sharing patient resources, and working together in service of glaucoma patients and their caregivers.

A Community That Empowers: Real Outcomes, Real Progress

One of the clearest signs that we’re making a difference? Confidence is growing.

In a comprehensive benchmarking survey with over 1,700 respondents, the impact of our community is undeniable. After engaging with The Glaucoma Community for just a few weeks:

• Members who felt “completely confident” in their understanding of glaucoma and its impact on life nearly tripled—from just 3% before joining to 11% after.
• The percentage of people who felt very or completely confident in asking their doctor the “right” questions rose from 22% to 50%.
• When it came to understanding treatment options, those very or completely confident increased from 17% before joining to over 51% after.
• Confidence in being mentally prepared to deal with glaucoma improved significantly, with very or completely confident responses jumping from 18% to 43%.

That’s not theory—it’s transformation.

We’ve created a space where people don’t just consume information. They build self-advocacy. They learn the language of their condition. They become collaborators in their care.

More Than a Platform—A Lifeline

What makes The Glaucoma Community different? We’re not just an app. We’re a safe, compassionate, and informed space where patients feel seen, heard, and supported.

Here’s what our members are saying:

We’ve read thousands of comments like these—emotional, urgent, honest. Our forums have become a refuge for people in crisis and a resource for those seeking second opinions, treatment options, or simply a kind word.

From newly diagnosed 20-year-olds to lifelong glaucoma warriors, we’ve cultivated a culture of empathy and empowerment.

Partnering with Purpose

As we grow, so does our circle of influence. Thanks to strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations, we’re able to expand our reach and resources without compromising the integrity of our mission.

Together with Prevent Blindness and our collaborators—Glaucoma Research Foundation, The Glaucoma Foundation, BrightFocus Foundation, and others—we’re working to ensure every person living with glaucoma has access to the tools, information, and support they need.

These relationships allow us to bring more trusted content, elevate expert voices, and ensure that people with glaucoma are never navigating their diagnosis alone.

Looking Ahead

While we’re proud of our past, we’re focused on the future.

Here’s what’s on the horizon:

Deeper Personalization

We’re developing smarter tools to personalize each member’s journey—whether it’s surfacing the right articles, connecting people with similar diagnoses, or curating content based on treatment stage and comorbidities.

Expanding Educational Content

Our growing library of articles and explainer pieces will continue to evolve, including interactive guides, video Q&As, and simplified summaries of clinical research.

Empowering Self-Advocacy

We’re focused on bringing more expert-led conversations, easier access to the information people need, and support tools that help members prepare for doctor visits and advocate confidently for their care.

A Heartfelt Thanks to You

To our members: thank you for trusting us with your questions, fears, stories, and victories. You’ve built this community into what it is today—a force for hope, knowledge, and shared humanity.

To our partners and supporters: thank you for believing in our mission and investing in solutions that put patients first.

And to those just discovering The Glaucoma Community—welcome! We’re here, we’re strong, and we’re committed to helping you navigate this journey with strength, support, and science-backed insight.

Join the conversation. Spread the word. And let’s keep moving the needle, together.