The Children's Glaucoma Foundation was formed by a group of physicians, parents of children with glaucoma, and concerned citizens.  Childhood glaucoma is a rare disease occurring in 1 in 10,000 children.  Yet, this disease is a  leading cause of blindness in infants and children.

    Many parents are unaware children can have glaucoma.  Pediatricians and primary doctors infrequently see children with glaucoma.  Because of this, a child's glaucoma may go unrecognized before the child experiences vision loss.

     The Children's Glaucoma Foundation was founded to support programs for children with glaucoma. We are trying to increase awareness of the symptoms and encourage parents and physicians to screen infants and children.  Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent vision loss.

     The foundation welcomes volunteer help.  For example, we have flyers, which are strictly educational, that could be distributed to pediatricians and nursery schools.  There are many other volunteer opportunities.

    If you are interested  in volunteering, or in providing financial support for our programs please contact us by email at blacki@att.net

     Some families have organized benefits such as basketball tournaments, golfing events, and races. Others have run in marathons with sponsors.  Anyone wishing to be in contact with a family who has run a benefit please call 617-227-3011.

David S. Walton, M.D.

    Dr. Walton is a clinical professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, and surgeon in Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is recognized for his care of children with glaucoma.

Christopher Babcock
Jill Babcock
Mabel Balestra
Beth Barmakian
Michelle Barry
Robert Bellows, M.D.
Kathy Dusel
Joseph Dusel
Ann Gibbons-Smith
Sandy Sloan
Kenneth B. Walton