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Current Research Projects
Glaucoma Research Society of Canada grants $315,040 to 16 Research Projects in 2022:
(Researchers looking for GRSC’s online portal can click here)
- Krembil Research Institute/ Donald K. Johnson Institute, Toronto, ON
SKI-1 inhibition promotes optic nerve regeneration in an animal model for Glaucoma.
Dr. Philippe Monnier - University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
How many patients with glaucoma were identified from routine eye exams by optometrists?
Dr. Yaping Jin, Dr. Yvonne Buys
- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Cytokine profiles in different stages of primary open angle glaucoma
Dr. Ellen Zhou, Dr. Jeremy Sivak, Dr. Irfan Kherani, Dr. David Mathew & Dr. Matthew Schlenker
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Neuroprotective Effects of Lithium in a Model of Experimental Glaucoma
Dr. Balwantray Chauhan, Dr. Tomas Hajek
- Krembil Research Institute/ Donald K. Johnson Institute, Toronto, ON
Advanced visual telerehabilitation: Home-based audiovisual stimulation protocol with virtual reality in glaucoma patients – a pilot study.
Dr. Michael Reber, Dr. Monica Daibert-Nido
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Eye Patient Adherence and Compliance (EYE-PAC) Intervention Program: Improving glaucoma adherence and compliance among high-risk patients with pilot multi–interventional program
Dr. Enitan Sogbesan
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Risk of Angle Closure Glaucoma and Posterior Subcapsular Cataract with Methylphenidate Use for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dr. Brennan Eadie, Dr. Mahyar Etminan, Dr. Bonnie He, Dr. Rami Darwich
- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Can Corneal Biomechanics Predict Glaucoma Surgery Outcomes?
Dr. Ike Ahmed, Dr. Matt B. Schlenker, Dr. Irfan Kherani, Dr. James J. Armstrong
- McGill University Health Centre Research Institute, Montreal, QC
Assessing Possible Photoreceptor Loss in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma by OCT and Histology
Dr. Miguel N Burnier Jr, Dr. Nabil Saheb
- Unity Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Do Cardiac Hormones Play a Role in Glaucoma?
Dr. Neeru Gupta, Dr. Yeni Yϋcel
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Risk of angle closure glaucoma with bisphosphonates in osteoporosis patients
Dr. Mahyar Etminan, Dr. Bonnie He, Dr. Rami Darwich, Dr. Brennan Eadie
- University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Adaptation of Accessible Virtual Reality Technologies for Surgical Training in Glaucoma
Dr. Patrick Gooi, Dr. Derek Waldner, Dr. Abdullah Sarhan
- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Intraocular Pressure Comparisons with Icare HOME versus iCare IC200
Dr. Jenn Qian, Dr. Matt Schlenker, Dr. Irfan Kherani
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Impact of Breathing Exercises and Meditation in Reducing Stress in Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Electronic Pilot Feasibility Study
Dr. Monali Malvankar, Dr. Cindy M.L Hutnik
- RENEWAL: Université Laval, Quebec City, QC
Comparison of Laser Diode Parameters
Dr. Andrew Toren, Dr. Béatrice Des Marchais, Dr. Catherine Baril, Dr. Caroline Lajoie, Dr. Annie Goyette
- RENEWAL: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Impact of Meditation on Reducing Stress in Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Electronic Pilot Feasibility Study
Dr. Monali Malvankar & Dr. Cindy Hutnik