• To provide a forum to facilitate the introduction of neuroprotective treatment in the clinical practice of glaucoma
• To understand the science of neurodegeneration in glaucoma
• To develop strategies directed at future neuroprotective treatments

Specific Aims

• To promote understanding of science behind neuroprotective strategies by encouraging dialogue between glaucoma, allied clinicians & basic scientists
• To maintain a comprehensive and updated database of clinical trials & basic research in area of neuroprotection
• To disseminate the results of translational research and facilitate appropriate clinical trials
• To provide a forum for the discussion of new, interesting & controversial findings in the area
• To encourage high standards of evidence-based medicine and research in the application of neuroprotection in glaucoma leading to a consensus on effective therapies