Cornea Research Foundation of America

08/03/2026

You can now give to vision research through Paypal: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1577502

08/03/2026

New Optometry CE Opportunity in Zionsville. Registration is also open for our Focus on Education 7 hour event at the Ritz Charles in October. Learn more or register at Cornea.org/CE

07/24/2026

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Key Takeaways The FDA has classified the nationwide recall of 2.5 million bottles of Lupin's prednisolone acetate eye drops as a Class II re

07/22/2026

For many years, the Cornea Classic Golf Outing has brought together an incredible community who share a common goal—advancing vision research and patient care through the Cornea Research Foundation of America (CRFA).

Thanks to your past generosity and participation, the outing has helped fund projects that have revolutionized transplant care. After thoughtful discussion, CRFA has decided to pause the Cornea Classic for 2026 as we evaluate future fundraising strategies and growth opportunities amid growing event fees.

While we will miss gathering with all of you this year, we remain deeply grateful for your past support and invite you to be a part of something else this year.

Although the outing is taking a hiatus, CRFA’s mission continues to move forward, including:
• Research into new treatments and technologies for corneal disease and glaucoma
• New grant program—supporting emerging concepts in corneal research
• Professional education for optometrists and surgeons
• Planning for a new website that supports integrated communications

In place of participating in this year’s outing, will you support these ongoing efforts? There are several ways to help including:
Make an unrestricted gift via check, credit card, or distribution (any amount)
Sponsor the new Cornea.org website project ($250 or more)
Sponsoring the Cornea Research Grant Program ($2,500 or more)
Please call 317-814-2993 or email [email protected] with any questions or to make a gift by phone. We are excited about the future ahead for CRFA and the patients we serve.

On behalf of the CRFA staff and Board of Directors, thank you again for your continued encouragement, partnership, and belief in our mission so that all who look may see.®

If you wish to donate: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CorneaResearch/donate-1-1.html

06/26/2026

If you have had a DMEK transplant:

Long-term use of fluorometholone 0.1% (FML) after DMEK results in low rates of steroid induced ocular hypertension, de novo glaucoma, and immunologic rejection in patients without prior glaucoma.

Long-term use of fluorometholone 0.1% after DMEK results in low rates of steroid induced ocular hypertension, de novo glaucoma, and immunologic rejection in patients without prior glaucoma.

06/22/2026

Thanks to generous support, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Cornea Research Grant Program with a deadline of August 15th.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this opportunity with investigators, trainees, faculty members, and research teams. If your affiliations maintain funding announcements, research opportunity boards, newsletters, or social media channels, we would be grateful for assistance in helping spread the word.

As part of our effort to support the broader research community, we are also developing a grant opportunities resource page on our website, Cornea.org. Please send opportunities our way and we would be happy to include them as a resource for fellow investigators.

Visit Cornearesearchgrant.org

Thank you for helping us advance corneal research and support the next generation of scientific discovery.

06/19/2026

For nearly four decades, the Cornea Research Foundation of America has advanced sight-saving innovation by supporting research that improves the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of corneal disease. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, we are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 2026 CRFA Research Grants. Message to receive the application link sent to your personally or visit Cornea.org.

05/08/2026

Dry AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults with previously NO treatment options. You may be friends with someone that suffers with this condition.

Please help us get the word out by sharing. Earlier treatment may yield improved results. For more info, send us a message or visit: https://pricevisiongroup.com/procedures/valeda/.

05/06/2026

Attention all: pharamceutical sales, contact lens manufacturers, lens case companies, laboratories, contact lens distributors, consultants, instrument and frame representatives and more--the annual Focus on Education Optometry Seminar is scheduled for late October. Send a message to receive a copy of the full exhibitor packet to sign up!

We want Indiana's optometrists to know what's new and upcoming to share with their patients throughout the year. Let's connect!

05/06/2026

Update for all who participated in the DMEK Donor Diabetes Study.

This randomized clinical trial investigates if the presence of diabetes in a cornea donor affects the success of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) at 1 year postoperatively.