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Message April 18, 2024GalaAnniversary

THE GLAUCOMA FOUNDATION40TH ANNIVERSARYAPRIL 18, 2024CURRENT, NYC

he Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is one of the leading not-for-profits in the world dedicated to the study of glaucoma and the search for its cure. Attracting scientists from other specialties in ophthalmology and in all areas of biosciences, nanotechnology, and AI into glaucoma research, the Foundation has significantly expanded the number of people working in the field and continues to bring new insights and approaches to understanding and treatment. Through the generous contributions of individuals, institutions, corporations, and foundations, TGF identifies and promotes substantive research and provides information, education, and support for glaucoma patients and caregivers.

40th anniversary PROGRAMIT BEGAN WITH SIX PATIENTS IN MY WAITING ROOM.TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE TGF A TOUR DE FORCE FOR FORTY YEARS,AND TO JOE COHEN, JOE AND MARILYN ROSEN, NED AND BUNNY FELDMAN,DICK AND MIRIAM WOLFE,AND JOE AND DEENA LA MOTTA,WHO WERE THERE AT THE START,THANK YOU.Bob Ritch

Welcome by Elena Sturman, President and CEOand Master of Ceremonies Jai Parekh, MD, MBADinner Caregivers’ PerspectiveJasmyne and Jermayne HillTribute to Robert Ritch, MD, TGF’s Founder and Medical Director The Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit for Lifetime AchievementHonoreesKenneth Mortenson & Linda MortensonBarry S. Friedberg & Charlotte MossThe Chairman’s Spotlight Award Honoree, David LettermanKeynote Address, David LettermanClosing RemarksJai Parekh, MD, MBAElena SturmanGala40th anniversary PROGRAM

Gregory K. Harmon, MDChairman of the Board-TGFAssociate Professor of OphthalmologyWeill Medical College of Cornell UniversityNew York Presbyterian HospitalRobert Ritch, MDMedical Director, VP, Secretary & Founder-TGFShelley and Steven Einhorn Distinguished Professor EmeritusFormer Chief, Glaucoma Service, Surgeon DirectorThe New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (Ret.)John Berdahl, MDOphthalmologist, Vance Thompson VisionBarbara CalabaStrategic Brand Planner, AdvertisingCarole Darden-LloydSocial Worker and Child Therapist (Ret.)Reza Dibadj, MBA, JDProfessor of Law, University of San FranciscoManaging Partner, Park & Dibadj, LLP David FellowsChief Executive Officer, Beacon TherapeuticsChairman of the Board, Oxular, LtdMurray Fingeret, ODClinical Professor, SUNY College of OptometryBarry S. FriedbergCo-Chairman of the Board,New York Private Bank & Trust CompanyAnnette Oestreicher GrollmanPresident, Oestreicher Medical CommunicationsAlon Harris, MS, PhD, FARVO Vice Chair of International Research and Academic Affairs Director of Ophthalmic Vascular Diagnostic & Research ProgramProfessor of Ophthalmology,Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Barbara HearstArtistPatricia HillPsychotherapistJeffrey M. Liebmann, MDShirlee and Bernard Brown Professor of OphthalmologyVice Chair, Department of OphthalmologyDirector, Glaucoma DivisionEdward S. Harkness Eye InstituteColumbia University Medical CenterKumar MahadevaFounder and Former CE0Cognizant Technology SolutionsKenneth MortensonFormer Managing Dir.Oppenheimer Capital (Ret.) Joseph Panarelli, MDProfessor, Department of Ophthalmology NYU Grossman School of Medicine Director, Division of Glaucoma ServicesDepartment of OphthalmologyJai G. Parekh, MD, MBA, FAAOClinical Associate Professor of OphthalmologyThe New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mt. SinaiThe Icahn School of Medicine, NYCo-Founder, EyeCare Consultants of NJ Louis Pasquale, MD, FARVOSite Chair, Department of OphthalmologyMount Sinai HospitalVice Chair, Translational Ophthalmology Research Shelley and Steven Einhorn Distinguished ProfessorMount Sinai Healthcare SystemJoe RosenManaging Partner, Plasma Consultants, LLCBaldo Scassellati Sforzolini, MDGlobal Head of R&D at GaldermaSheldon M. SiegelFormer CFO and Managing DirectorOppenheimer Capital (Ret.)Mary Jane VoelkerMember EmeritaPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERElena SturmanBOARD OF DIRECTORSTM

Dear Friends,Tonight, we recognize forty years of breakthroughs in the understanding of glaucoma, and improvements in treatment. We are thrilled to commend two members of The Glaucoma Foundation’s Board of Directors and their spouses with The Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit for Lifetime Achievement. Over many years, through their philanthropy and stewardship, Barry Friedberg, Charlotte Moss, and Ken and Linda Mortenson have helped to broaden our initiatives and realize progress in glaucoma research and education. This milestone anniversary also marks the first presentation of TGF’s Chairman’s Spotlight Award. We thank David Letterman for accepting the honor, and making the evening’s much-anticipated keynote address.For providing your expertise, advancing knowledge, devising ever-better diagnostics and therapies, providing exceptional patient care, and sharing your experiences, we express our appreciation to everyone here. Thank you for contributing to this celebration.Have a wonderful evening!Robert Ritch, MD Gregory K. Harmon, MDFounder and Medical Director Chairman of the BoardLouis E. Pasquale, MD, FARVO Elena Sturman Co-Chair, Scientific Advisory Board President and CEO

Congratulaons to TGF and the 40th Anniversary honorees. Your leadership inspires us all to strive for excellence.Jai & Swa Parekh, MDs & Eye Care Associates

MASTER OF CEREMONIESJAI PAREKH, MD, MBADr. Jai Parekh, known as “DrJ,” is a board-certified anterior segment ophthalmic surgeon in the NJ/NY area. He is Co-Founder and CEO of the renamed EyeCare Consultants of NJ, a 50-year old comprehensive ophthalmology practice in NJ. He is also Chief of Cornea & Medical Director of the Research Institute at St. Joseph’s HealthCare System in NJ. Dr. Parekh is an active Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology on the Cornea Service at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai & Icahn School of Medicine where he did his fellowship over 24 years ago. He completed medical school at the Boston University School of Medicine Early Acceptance Integrated Program and remained in Boston to fully train in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology where he was Chief Resident in both specialties. DrJ co-founded and was chosen to be on the Board of Directors for the Society of Academic Medicine, the Vanguard Ophthalmic Society, the American-European College of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS), & CEDARS-ASPEN Society. He is currently on the Editorial Board for the Technology Section of Ocular Surgery News and has also served on the Editorial Board of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. DrJ is an active board member for The Glaucoma Foundation, The Lighthouse Guild, and Ophthalmic World Leaders as well as on many scientific advisory boards. DrJ is Chief Innovation Ocer for EyeCheq, a Miami-based AI/Digital HealthCare Co & was also recently Chief Medical Ocer for EyeCare at Allergan between 2015-2020 before their recent acquisition by Abbvie. DrJ’s interests include ocular surface & external diseases, cataract surgery and innovation, minimal invasive glaucoma surgery, practice/disease management, digital healthcare, entrepreneurship, and medical philanthropy; he earned an MBA with a concentration in HealthCare Management at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University nearly 15 years ago while still in active practice. He resides in NJ with his wife of 30 years, his 3 children, and two dogs. They are ocially empty-nesters!

GalaJAY HOFFMANJay Homan founded Gallery Systems, a software firm that supports over a thousand museums globally, and acted as its CEO for many years. The company was acquired by a Toronto-based public company in 2012. Homan now serves as a portfolio manager and works in mergers and acquisitions. Prior to founding Gallery Systems, Homan worked in real estate development for a New York-based insurance holding company. In addition to his M&A work, Homan serves on the director’s advisory council of a university museum and the board of a private Toronto-based corporation specializing in fundraising software for nonprofit organizations. Homan lives in New York with his husband and their two children. 40TH ANNIVERSARY CO - CHAIRS

GREGORY K. HARMON, MDDr. Greg Harmon has been the chairman of The Glaucoma Foundation since 1999 and member of the board since 1993. In addition to his private practice in Manhattan, specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery, he holds voluntary faculty positions as clinical associate professor of ophthalmology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University/New York Presbyterian Hospital and associate adjunct surgeon at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He serves on the medical sta at Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH).Dr. Harmon is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital and his residency in ophthalmology and fellowship in glaucoma at Cornell Medical Center. He is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the board of the World Glaucoma Patient Association.Dr. Harmon has long been an advocate for public education about glaucoma and for widespread glaucoma screening. He has produced and been featured in news segments and public service announcements that have achieved national media distribution. One with the late actress Kitty Carlisle Hart resulted in thousands of Americans receiving free literature about the disease. He has conducted glaucoma screenings at large corporations and among high-profile organizations such as the New York Yankees and Mets. He has written patient educational guides, contributed to textbooks, and published in peer-reviewed medical journals. He is the author of “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Glaucoma – The Essential Treatments and Advances That Could Save Your Sight” (Warner Books, 2004).Gala40TH ANNIVERSARY CO - CHAIRS

The Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit for Lifetime Achievement was established by TGF in 1998 to honor Ms. Carlisle Hart for her remarkable career as a grande dame of the theatre, her service to the Foundation’s public education campaigns, and her years of living gracefully through her personal challenges with glaucoma. Ms. Hart was the first recipient, and she presented the award at every gala until her death in 2007 at age 96. The Carlisle Hart Award is given to accomplished people who are living with eye disease, and/or the people and organizations who champion them. Erik Weihenmayer, Kirby Puckett, Aaryn Landers Lamb, President George H.W. Bush, Cecil M. Payne, EBONY magazine, Tom Sullivan, Ronnie Milsap, Christopher Gardner, Governor David Patterson, John Patrick Shanley, Elliot Erwitt, Joseph Lovett, Steve Tyrell, STRONG-CUEVAS (Elizabeth de Cuevas), Dr. Bruce Spivey, H.E. Ambassador Francis M. Deng, Joseph M. La Motta, and Ron Chernow have received the award at previous TGF galas.The Glaucoma Foundation is honored to present this year’s Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit for Lifetime Achievement to TGF Board members Barry Friedberg and Kenneth Mortenson, and their spouses Charlotte Moss and Linda Mortenson for excellence and integrity in their chosen professions, exceptional philanthropy, and dedication to our mission to improve the lives of glaucoma patients around the world.TM

“I was having my eyes examined and the doctor thought my eye pressure seemed a little high. He brought me to see Dr. Harmon, who told me that I had glaucoma. I didn’t know it. I had no symptoms. I could have lost my sight. It could have been stolen away without the slightest indication it was on its way out.”Kitty Carlisle Hartfrom her forward to Dr. Gregory Harmon’s book, “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Glaucoma.”GalaTHE KITTY CARLISLE HART AWARD OF MERIT FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Anniversary

Forty years y bywhen you’re changing the world.Congratulations, All! •Kristl & Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini

Forty years y bywhen you’re changing the world.Congratulations, All!•Kristl & Baldo Scassellati SforzoliniKENNETH MORTENSONLINDA MORTENSONKenneth Mortenson retired as Managing Director at Oppenheimer Capital in 2000. He is a graduate of Carleton College with an MBA from the University of Michigan and began his career at Comerica Bank in Detroit where he worked for 12 years before moving to New York and joining Oppenheimer Capital in 1981.Mr. Mortenson serves on the Leadership Council of Partnership With Children, a non-profit agency that makes social work services available to children in New York City public schools. He joined the board of TGF in 2004 and is director of the finance committee. Linda Mortenson was a Managing Director at Oppenheimer Capital where she worked for fifteen years as an Equity Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager. She oversaw the investment management of client portfolios totaling $10 billion. Prior to that she worked at the Investment Bank, Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, where she was a bank stock analyst.She has also worked as an auditor with a public accounting firm. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst.Linda holds an MBA in Finance from New York University where she graduated with honors. She also holds a BS degree in Accounting from SUNY Binghamton where she graduated summa cum laude.Linda is currently Chief Financial Ocer for the charity Hope for Education Ghana which provides financial support to aspiring nurses and teachers in that country. She also serves as a mentor for disadvantaged youth in the NYC area. In the past, she has volunteered on numerous occasions at her son’s school and with the following charities: Visiting Neighbors, God’s Love We Deliver and The Friends Shelter.THE KITTY CARLISLE HART AWARD OF MERIT FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

CONGRATS, TGF AND TONIGHT’S HONOREES.HERE’S TO MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS AND INNOVATION.• Kumar Mahadeva

BARRY S. FRIEDBERG | CHARLOTTE MOSSBarry Friedberg is a graduate of Princeton University and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is Co-Chairman of the Board of New York Private Bank & Trust Company. His esteemed career includes twenty years with A.G. Becker as a manager of the mergers and acquisition department and 20 years at Merrill Lynch, where he was head of the Global Investment Banking Division and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.He was Chairman of the Board of the New York City Ballet from 2003 to 2008. During this period, he also served on The Board of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. He is currently Chairman Emeritus of the Board of New York City Ballet and is a member of the Board of Directors of Scan-Harbor, a not-for-profit working on the development inner city kids in East Harlem. He has been a member of the Board of The Glaucoma Foundation since 2009.With 37 years in the business of design, Charlotte Moss is known for her timeless aesthetic, layered interiors and southern warmth. She has received numerous honors, including the New York School of Interior Design’s Centennial Medal and The Royal Oak Foundation’s Timeless Design award. Charlotte holds an honorary doctorate degree from The New York School of Interior Design as well as Virginia Commonwealth University, her alma mater.Charlotte has used her experience culled from thirty-seven years of decorating homes to design licensed collections with Century Furniture, Fabricut, Stark Carpet, Pickard, P.E. Guerin, Soicher Marin, IBU Clothing Artemis Design Company and more. She lectures widely and is a prolific author, having published eleven books to date. Her latest, Charlotte Moss Flowers (Rizzoli, 2021) and Home: A Celebration: Notable Voices Reflect on the Meaning of Home (Rizzoli, 2021) which benefits No Kid Hungry.Of all her work, philanthropy plays an important role in her life. Charlotte is Emerita Trustee of the Thomas Jeerson Foundation at Monticello, on the Board of The Bone Marrow Foundation, The Order of Saint John, The Madoo Conservancy, the International Council of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens and on the board of American Corporate Partners where she mentors veterans.THE KITTY CARLISLE HART AWARD OF MERIT FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTCONGRATS, TGF AND TONIGHT’S HONOREES.HERE’S TO MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS AND INNOVATION.• Kumar Mahadeva

DAVID LETTERMANOver 33 years on late-night television, David Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night (NBC) and The Late Show (CBS), and was the longest-running late-night broadcaster in American history. As a writer, performer, and producer, Letterman is one of the most-nominated individuals in Emmy Award® history, with 52 nomina-tions, resulting in 10 wins. Letterman is also a two-time Peabody-Award winner and a Kennedy Center Honoree.From his roots in comedy, Letterman also distinguished himself as an interviewer on his late night shows, sharing the stage with U.S. Presidents, Cabinet ocials, Medal of Honor recipients, and virtually every Presidential candidate for more than 20 years. Through his guest interviews, Letterman also brought to light important global issues such as world hunger and climate change.Letterman announced his departure from The Late Show in 2014, and aired his final episode on May 20th, 2015, to an audience of 13.76 million people. In 2016, he traveled to India to shine a light on climate change for Years of Living Dangerously (National Geographic). Letterman can currently be seen hosting My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, a five-time Emmy-nominated interview show streaming on Netflix, featuring guests including former President Barack Obama, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Tina Fey, Jay-Z, Malala, Melinda Gates and Billie Eilish.David Letterman resides in New York with his wife Regina and son Harry.CHAIRMAN’S SPOTLIGHT AWARD

Congratulations to Ken and Linda Mortenson for their steadfast dedication to The Glaucoma Foundation.Thank you for your commitment that has impacted the lives of many.• George and Madeline Long

Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. —Ralph Waldo EmersonCONGRATULATIONS TO BOB RITCH, TGF, AND TONIGHT’S HONOREES.• Ken and Linda Mortenson

Happy anniversary, TGF.Over forty years, we have achieved remarkable milestones and created an enduring foundation for the future.Congratulations and appreciation forour wonderful honorees.Proud of all the fellows!• Patricia Hill

In honor ofBarry Friedberg and Charlotte MossKen and Linda MortensonDavid Letterman We celebrate your achievements and the enduring mission ofThe Glaucoma Foundation• Cindy and Jerey LiebmannHappy anniversary, TGF.Over forty years, we have achieved remarkable milestones and created an enduring foundation for the future.Congratulations and appreciation forour wonderful honorees.Proud of all the fellows!• Patricia Hill

PART OF THE ZEISS MEDICAL ECOSYSTEM ZEISS Glaucoma WorkowAssess & educateZEISS CLARUS 500 and 700: Legendary ZEISS optics for superior diagnostics detail and exquisite documentation. Ranging from non-mydriatic, easy-to-use-models to fully loaded tilt and swivel mydriatic ultra-wideeld cameras, ZEISS has a design to meet your needs.ZEISS SL 800 with ZEISS SL Imaging Solution: ZEISS takes your slit lamp exams to the next level by enabling convenient capturing of high-quality images and videos for documentation, patient consultation or presentations.Plan ZEISS CIRRUS OCT: The OCT from ZEISS delivers high-speed image capture with high resolution and a wide eld of view.ZEISS HFA3 Perimeter: The gold standard of perimetry, with SITA Faster expanded testing options and reduced patient test times.Detecting disease early and managing progression reliably.Treat ZEISS ARTEVO 800: The industry’s rst digital microscope, which supports you with improved ergonomics and a reimagined visualization concept to see more. CheckZEISS Glaucoma Workplace: Analyze side-by-side progression data from ZEISS CIRRUS OCT and ZEISS HFA at a glance. The Progression Summary display intelligently congures the Structure-Function Guided Progression Analysis (GPA™) to show specically where change (OCT) or progression (perimetry) has been detected. *The link directs to an International website. This site features our entire product portfolio worldwide. The products featured may not be available in the US. Please contact your local representative for more information.CAP-en-US_31_035_0078I © Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., 2024. All rights reserved.Not all products, services, or offers are approved or offered in every market and approved labeling and instructions may vary from one country to another. For country-specific product information, see the appropriate country website. Product specifications are subject to change in design and scope of delivery as a result of ongoing technical development.Congratulations to The Glaucoma Foundation on its 40th Anniversary!Contact your ZEISS representative to discuss how our Glaucoma Workow solutions can best support your needs. And for more about our products and solutions visit: zeiss.com/glaucomaworkow*

PART OF THE ZEISS MEDICAL ECOSYSTEMZEISS Glaucoma WorkowAssess & educateZEISS CLARUS 500 and 700: Legendary ZEISS optics forsuperior diagnostics detail and exquisite documentation.Ranging from non-mydriatic, easy-to-use-models to fullyloaded tilt and swivel mydriatic ultra-wideeld cameras,ZEISS has a design to meet your needs.ZEISS SL 800 with ZEISS SL Imaging Solution: ZEISS takes your slit lamp exams to the next level by enablingconvenient capturing of high-quality images and videos for documentation, patient consultation or presentations.Plan ZEISS CIRRUS OCT: The OCT from ZEISS delivers high-speed image capture with high resolution and a wide eld of view.ZEISS HFA3 Perimeter: The gold standard of perimetry,with SITA Faster expanded testing options and reducedpatient test times.Detecting disease early and managingprogression reliably.TreatZEISS ARTEVO 800: The industry’s rst digital microscope,which supports you with improved ergonomics and areimagined visualization concept to see more.CheckZEISS Glaucoma Workplace: Analyze side-by-sideprogression data from ZEISS CIRRUS OCT and ZEISS HFAat a glance. The Progression Summary display intelligentlycongures the Structure-Function Guided ProgressionAnalysis (GPA™) to show specically where change (OCT) orprogression (perimetry) has been detected.*The link directs to an International website. This site features our entire product portfolio worldwide. The products featured may not be available in the US. Please contact your local representative for more information.CAP-en-US_31_035_0078I © Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., 2024. All rights reserved.Not all products, services, or offers are approved or offered in every market and approved labeling and instructions may vary from one country to another. For country-specific product information, see the appropriatecountry website. Product specifications are subject to change in design and scope of delivery as a result of ongoing technical development.Congratulations to The Glaucoma Foundation on its 40th Anniversary!Contact your ZEISS representative to discuss how our Glaucoma Workow solutions can best support your needs. And for more about our products and solutions visit: zeiss.com/glaucomaworkow*Breakthrough innovaon for the treatment of glaucoma is hatching @ Iantrek. Congratulaons to our friends at The Glaucoma Foundaon on their 40th anniversary!—Dr. Sean and Elina Ianchulev & The Iantrek Team

In honor of our dear friendsBarry Friedberg and Charlotte Mossand their true dedication to TGF• Tom and Diane Tuft

Congratulations to TGF and all of this year’s award winners!Barry FriedbergCharlotte MossKen and Linda MortensonDavid LettermanLooking forward to working together in the years to come!•The NYU Langone Glaucoma DivisionArianna Levin, MDPoonam Misra, MDAndrew Prince, MDJoseph F. Panarelli, MDManjool Shah, MD

© 2024 Sight Sciences. Sight Sciences and the Sight Sciences logo are registered tardemarks of Sight Sciences. 03/2024 SS-3xxx-US.v1Sight SciencesCongratulates The Glaucoma Foundationblindness from glaucoma and improving life for millions of people worldwide. At Sight Sciences, we share a similar sentiment. We are embarked on a mission to develop transformative, Sight Sciences congratulates The Glaucoma Foundation for its 40th anniversary and Barry S. Friedberg, Charloe Moss, Kenneth Mortenson, and Linda Mortenson for working towards eradicating interventional technologies that allow eyecare providers to procedurally elevate the standards of care – empowering people to keep seeing.

Congratulations, TGF and Honorees.ROBERT Atop the Museum of Arts and Design with views of Columbus CircleChef Armando Corteshttps://robertnyc.com/(212) 299-7730© 2024 Sight Sciences. Sight Sciences and the Sight Sciences logo are registered tardemarks of Sight Sciences. 03/2024 SS-3xxx-US.v1Sight SciencesCongratulates The Glaucoma Foundationblindness from glaucoma and improving life for millions of people worldwide. At Sight Sciences, we share a similar sentiment. We are embarked on a mission to develop transformative, Sight Sciences congratulates The Glaucoma Foundation for its 40th anniversary and Barry S. Friedberg, Charloe Moss, Kenneth Mortenson, and Linda Mortenson for working towards eradicating interventional technologies that allow eyecare providers to procedurally elevate the standards of care – empowering people to keep seeing.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TONIGHT’S HONOREES.We are thrilled to join the Foundation in celebrating your exceptional accomplishments, your vision, and generosity.Here’s to many more fruitful years ahead.• Carole Darden-LloydEdward Lloyd

CONGRATULATIONS TO TONIGHT’S HONOREES.We are thrilled to join the Foundation in celebrating your exceptional accomplishments, your vision, and generosity.Here’s to many more fruitful years ahead.•Carole Darden-LloydEdward LloydCongratulations to The Glaucoma Foundation and the 40th Anniversary Honorees.We are grateful for all of your work, research and education to help those with glaucoma.We look forward to your continued innovative research and nding a cure for glaucoma.•Barbara and Victor Calaba

Our Gratitude to Elena Sturman and the entire TGF Team!gala ad.indd 1gala ad.indd 1 3/8/2024 11:17:34 AM3/8/2024 11:17:34 AM

The New York Eye and Ear Inrmary of Mount Sinai is proud to support The Glaucoma Foundation’s mission to eradicate blindness caused by glaucoma through innovative research, collaboration, and education.We congratulate Barry S. Friedberg & Charlotte Moss and Kenneth & Linda Mortenson on receiving The Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit for Lifetime Achievement.And we salute David Letterman, recipient of the Chairman’s Spotlight Award.Our Gratitude toElena Sturmanand the entire TGF Team!gala ad.indd 1gala ad.indd 1 3/8/2024 11:17:34 AM3/8/2024 11:17:34 AM

Congratulationsto Bob Ritch, TGF,and tonight’s honorees!• Marilyn and Joe Rosen

For their outstanding talent, kudos to TGF’s 40th anniversary awardees.Congratulations.• David Fellows

CONGRATULATIONS TO A MOST WORTHY COUPLE,KENNETH AND LINDA MORTENSONShimon WolfWELL DESERVED,MORT & LINDAWilla and Ted Lutz

PROUD TO SERVE TGF,TO CELEBRATE THE FOUNDATION’S REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS,AND TO HONOR THE RECIPIENTSOF TONIGHT’S PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS.•GREGORY K. HARMON, MDTM

CO-CHAIRSRobert Ritch, MDMedical Director, VP, Secretary & Founder-TGFShelley and Steven Einhorn Distinguished Professor EmeritusChief, Glaucoma Service, Surgeon Director,NIEE (Ret.)Louis Pasquale, MD, FARVOSite Chair, Department of OphthalmologyMount Sinai HospitalVice Chair, Translational Ophthalmology Research Shelley and Steven Einhorn Distinguished ProfessorMount Sinai Healthcare System_________________________________Michael Anderson, PhDProfessor, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa Glaucoma Center, Institute for Vision ResearchTin Aung, MMed, FRCS, FRCOphth, FAMS, PhDChief Executive Officer/Medical Director, Singapore National Eye Centre; Chair, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School; Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Professor of Ophthalmology and Associate Dean, Duke-NUS Medical School; Group Director, Research (Scientific), SingHealth; Chairman of Board, Singapore Eye Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Glaucoma Department, Singapore National Eye CentreAudrey Bernstein, PhDProfessor, Center for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityTerete Borrás, PhDProfessor, Department of Ophthalmology, Gene Therapy Center, University of North Carolina School of MedicineAbbot Clark, PhDGraduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Executive Director and FARVOProfessor, North Texas Eye Research Institute, Executive Director and Regents Professor, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science CenterMiguel Coca-Prados, PhDProfessor Emeritus of and Professor of (Adjunct) of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yale University School of MedicineJonathan G. Crowston, BSc, MBBS, PhD, FRCOphth, FRANZCOProfessor of Ophthalmology, Centre for Vision Research, Duke-NUS, Singapore Eye Research InstituteJohn Danias, MD, PhDProfessor and Interim Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, State University of New York - DownstateC. Gustavo De Moraes, MD, PhD, MPHAssociate Professor of Ophthalmology, Medical Director of Clinical Trials,Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons,Columbia University Irving Medical Center,Edward S. Harkness Eye InstituteAdriana Di Polo, PhDProfessor in Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Canada Research Chair, Glaucoma and Age-Related NeurodegenerationUniversity of MontrealJohn H. Fingert MD, PhD, FARVOHadley-Carver Chair in Glaucoma, Professor and Director of the Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of IowaJeffrey L. Goldberg, MD, PhDProfessor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford UniversityNeeru Gupta, MD, PhD, MBA, FRCSC, DABOProfessor and Dorothy Pitts Chair, Chief of Glaucoma, University of Toronto, Departments of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health University of Toronto, Director, Roy Foss and Family Glaucoma Laboratory, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Founding Director, Glaucoma Unit and Clinical Research Program, Founding CEO, Human Eye Biobank for Research, St. Michael’s HospitalAlon Harris, MS, PhD, FARVO Vice Chair of International Research and Academic Affairs Director of Ophthalmic Vascular Diagnostic & Research ProgramProfessor of Ophthalmology,Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARDTM

Michael Hauser, PhDProfessor of Medicine and Ophthalmology, Duke University Medical Center, Senior Scientist, Singapore Eye Research InstituteThomas V. Johnson III, MD, PhDShelley & Allan Holt Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins UniversityPaul L. Kaufman, MDErnst H. Bárány Professor of Ocular PharmacologChair-Emeritus, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthUday B. Kompella, PhDProfessor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado DenverRichard K. Lee, MD, PhDWalter G. Ross Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmic Research, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Cell Biology, and Neuroscience Graduate Program, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of MedicineJeffrey M. Liebmann, MDShirlee and Bernard Brown Professor of OphthalmologyVice Chair, Department of OphthalmologyDirector, Glaucoma DivisionEdward S. Harkness Eye InstituteColumbia University Medical CenterYutao Liu, MD, PhDAssociate Professor, Cellular Biology & Anatomy, Graduate Studies, Augusta University Felipe A. Medeiros, MD, PhDProfessor of Ophthalmology and Vice-Chair for Technology, Director Clinical Research Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Duke UniversityColm O’Brien, FRCS, MDProfessor of Ophthalmology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital,Dublin, IrelandDieter Reinhardt, PhDMontreal, CanadaProfessor and Canada Research Chair in Cell-Matrix Biology, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University Ursula Schlötzer-Schrehardt, PhDProfessor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen - NurnbergJoel S. Schuman, MD, FACSProfessor and Chairman of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, NYU School of MedicineProfessor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini, MDGlobal Head of R&D at GaldermaNaj Sharif, PhD, DSCVP, Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc.W. Daniel Stamer, PhDJoseph A. C. Wadsworth Professor of Ophthalmology, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Duke UniversityErnst Tamm, MD, FARVOProfessor and Chairman, Institute of Human Anatomy & Embryology, University of RegensburgJaney L. Wiggs, MD, PhD, FARVOPaul Austin Chandler Professor of Ophthalmology, Vice Chair for Clinical Research in Ophthalmology, Co-Director, Glaucoma Center of Excellence, Harvard Medical SchoolAssociate Director, Ocular Genomics Institute Associate Director, Howe Laboratory Associate Chief for Ophthalmology Clinical Research Senior Scientist Associate Member, Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT Massachusetts Eye and EarBarbara Wirostko, MD, FARVOClinical Adjunct Professor, Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. of Bioengineering, University of UtahTing Xie, PhDInvestigator and Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The Stowers Institute for Medical Research, University of Kansas Medical CenterDonald J. Zack, MD, PhDGuerrieri Professor of Genetic Engineering and Molecular Ophthalmology, Co-Director, Center for Stem Cells and Ocular Regenerative Medicine (STORM) Wilmer Eye InstituteProfessor, Departments of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience, and the Institute of Genetic Medicine.

IN TRIBUTE TO EXCELLENCECONGRATULATIONS TO TGFBARRY FRIEDBERGCHARLOTTE MOSSKEN AND LINDA MORTENSONDAVID LETTERMAN•JOHN BERDAHL, MDSEPH JENSENCONGRATULATIONStoThe Glaucoma Foundation on your40th Anniversary!let’s open our eyesThea Pharma Inc. joins you as we commemorate yourfour decades of research and education aimed atimproving life and vision for millions of glaucoma patients. We join you in celebrating the accomplishments ofBarry Friedberg & Charlotte Moss and Ken & Linda Mortensonwho are being honored withThe Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit forLifetime Achievement.Copyright ©2024 Thea Pharma Inc. All rights reserved. | PRC-AFX, AKT, AZA, BET, IED, IYZ, ZIO-EN-1977-v1 03 2024

IN TRIBUTE TO EXCELLENCECONGRATULATIONS TO TGFBARRY FRIEDBERGCHARLOTTE MOSSKEN AND LINDA MORTENSONDAVID LETTERMAN•JOHN BERDAHL, MDSEPH JENSENCONGRATULATIONStoThe Glaucoma Foundationon your40th Anniversary!let’s open our eyesThea Pharma Inc. joins you as we commemorate yourfour decades of research and education aimed atimproving life and vision for millions of glaucoma patients. We join you in celebrating the accomplishments ofBarry Friedberg & Charlotte Moss and Ken & Linda Mortensonwho are being honored withThe Kitty Carlisle Hart Award of Merit forLifetime Achievement.Copyright ©2024 Thea Pharma Inc. All rights reserved. | PRC-AFX, AKT, AZA, BET, IED, IYZ, ZIO-EN-1977-v1 03 2024

Barry and Charlotte,Our very best wishes.•Beth and John WerwaissGlaucoma Symposium 2024HALF-DAY CME/CE SYMPOSIUM OPTOMETRISTS & OPHTHALMOLOGISTSCOPE CE OFFERED & APPROVEDFOR AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT™Co-Chairs / Moderators: Murray Fingeret, OD, FAAOLouis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVORobert N. Weinreb, MDFaculty:Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAODavid S. Greeneld, MD, FACSAndy Huang, MDJeffrey M. Liebmann, MD Kaweh Mansouri, MD, MPHSasan Moghimi, MDJoseph F. Panarelli, MDLouis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVOPradeep Ramulu, MD, PhDAnthony Realini, MD, MPHAakriti Garg Shukla, MDRobert N. Weinreb, MDJaney L. Wiggs, MD, PhDGlaucoma – What I DoSaturday, June 8, 2024Conference & Lunch, NYCinvitationdetails

Glaucoma Symposium 2024HALF-DAY CME/CE SYMPOSIUM OPTOMETRISTS & OPHTHALMOLOGISTSCOPE CE OFFERED & APPROVEDFOR AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT™Co-Chairs / Moderators: Murray Fingeret, OD, FAAOLouis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVORobert N. Weinreb, MDFaculty:Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAODavid S. Greeneld, MD, FACSAndy Huang, MDJeffrey M. Liebmann, MD Kaweh Mansouri, MD, MPHSasan Moghimi, MDJoseph F. Panarelli, MDLouis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVOPradeep Ramulu, MD, PhDAnthony Realini, MD, MPHAakriti Garg Shukla, MDRobert N. Weinreb, MDJaney L. Wiggs, MD, PhDGlaucoma – What I DoSaturday, June 8, 2024Conference & Lunch, NYC invitationdetails

Glaukos is a registered trademark of Glaukos Corporation.All rights reserved. ©2024is a Proud Sponsor of The Glaucoma Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala. TMCELEBRATINGGabrielle Bamberger Public Relaonscelebrates TGF and its role in the advances that have been made since its founding.Thank you, Barbara Hearst, for the lovely cus trees!Congratulaons on your Lifeme Achievement AwardWishing you all the best,Lori & Sco Arnel

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is proud to support and sponsorThe Glaucoma Foundation’s40th Anniversary Gala ! Patty Greco and Esther Rosenbergjoin in celebrating The Glaucoma Foundation’s40th Anniversary Gala and congratulate this year’s honorees.•HOWE-LEWIS INTERNATIONALExecutive Search Consultants to the Not-for-Prot Communityhowe-lewis.comPFor more informaon, please visitwww.asnyinc.comASNY is proud to support TGF and we congratulate this year’s honorees!A sensible approach in glaucoma care.Glaucoma intervention at the time of cataract surgery4Widely adoptable by surgeons3Precision excimer laser technology2Preserves valuable anatomy11. Riesen M, Funk J, Töteberg-Harms M. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2022 May. 2. Pidro A, Biscevic A, Pjano MA, Mravicic I, Bejdic N, Bohac M. Acta Inform Med. 2019 Dec. 3. Durr et al. Eye and Vision. 2020. 4. Töteberg-Harms M, Hanson JV, Funk, J. BMC Ophthalmol. 2013 Jun. ELIOS Vision GmbH is the EU distributor of ELIOS manufactured by MLase GmbH, located at 82110 Germering, Industriestr. 17, Germany and the FIDO laser applicator manufactured by WEINERT Fiber Optics GmbH, Mittlere-Motsch-Strasse 26, 96515 Sonneberg, Germany. ELIOS is CE marked and licensed for use in the EU in adult patients with glaucoma and is currently under investigational use in the US as part of an ongoing IDE study (FDA). Product feedback should be sent to productsurveillance@eliosvision.com. The ExTra II (laser class 4) has the brand name ELIOS. The ExTra II is equivalent to ExTra and AIDA devices. eliosvision.comScan the code to watch an animation of the ELIOS procedureELIOS is not available for sale in the United States, where it is an investigational device limited by Federal law to investigational use.

A sensible approach in glaucoma care.Glaucoma intervention at the time of cataract surgery4Widely adoptable by surgeons3Precision excimer laser technology2Preserves valuable anatomy11. Riesen M, Funk J, Töteberg-Harms M. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2022 May. 2. Pidro A, Biscevic A, Pjano MA, Mravicic I, Bejdic N, Bohac M. Acta Inform Med. 2019 Dec. 3. Durr et al. Eye and Vision. 2020. 4. Töteberg-Harms M, Hanson JV, Funk, J. BMC Ophthalmol. 2013 Jun. ELIOS Vision GmbH is the EU distributor of ELIOS manufactured by MLase GmbH, located at 82110 Germering, Industriestr. 17, Germany and the FIDO laser applicator manufactured by WEINERT Fiber Optics GmbH, Mittlere-Motsch-Strasse 26, 96515 Sonneberg, Germany. ELIOS is CE marked and licensed for use in the EU in adult patients with glaucoma and is currently under investigational use in the US as part of an ongoing IDE study (FDA). Product feedback should be sent to productsurveillance@eliosvision.com. The ExTra II (laser class 4) has the brand name ELIOS. The ExTra II is equivalent to ExTra and AIDA devices. eliosvision.comScan the code to watch an animation of the ELIOS procedureELIOS is not available for sale in the United States, where it is an investigational device limited by Federal law to investigational use.

INNOVATING EYE CARE© 2024 Sun Ophthalmics, a division of Sun Pharmaceucal Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. PM-US-SUN-0212 03/2024FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PRODUCTS,VISIT SUNOPHTHALMICS.COMIT’S WHERE SUN SHINESCongratulations to Linda and Mort, the latter being the Jim Honochick of amateur baseball.—Hal ArkesAll best wishes to the Foundation for another 40 magnicent years!—Reza DibadjIn honor of Charlotte Moss and Barry Friedberg—Edgar Cullman Culbro, LLCGlaucoma specialists dedicated to improving the lives of all people with glaucoma and those at risk by leading the advancement of education, research, health care access, and advocacy.

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FOR ALL YOU HAVE ACHIEVEDAND ALL YOU DO FOR OTHERS, CONGRATULATIONS,BARRY AND CHARLOTTE.Love,Mark and Ronda Axelowitz

Today marks a signicant milestone in the history of TGF. We extend our gratitude to our colleagues for their commitment to our mission to end glaucoma.Congratulations to our remarkable 40th Anniversary honorees.•Barry Friedberg and Charlotte Moss

Congratulations to all the honorees and to The Glaucoma Foundation on its 40th anniversary. B&L is a proud sponsor.

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Creating visionbeyond what we seeThe trustedguide ofophthalmicinnovators forover 40 years.Researching tomorrow’stherapies, today.oraclinical.comRichard Glasebrook & Taylor Glasebrook and Neuberger Berman Private Wealth honorKenneth & Linda Mortensonfor their longstanding contributions to The Glaucoma Foundation©2024 Neuberger Berman Group LLC. All rights reserved.

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Our Gratitude toElena Sturmanand the entire TGF Team!gala ad.indd 1gala ad.indd 1 3/8/2024 11:17:34 AM3/8/2024 11:17:34 AMEACH MOMENT IS A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.Ken and Linda, you have seized those moments and transformed them into a legacy that will endure for generations to come. May your kindness, compassion, and dedication continue to inspire us all.Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!•Love,The Ferrante, Garbutt, and Mortenson Families

TMLorem ipsum40th Anniversary Sponsors DIAMOND The Barry Friedberg and Charlotte Moss Family FoundationKenneth and Linda MortensonRUBYThe Gerald and Daphna Cramer Family FoundationGregory K. Harmon, MD EMERALDKumar MahadevaThéa Pharma SAPPHIREAllerganAnonymousBausch + LombJohn Berdahl, MDEdward ConardCarole Darden-Lloyd, Edward G. LloydEndaceDavid FellowsThe Marc Haas FoundationPatricia HillSean Ianchulev MD MPHThe Leah and Alain Lebec Foundation, Inc.Jerey Liebmann, MDGeorge and Madeline LongMount SinaiJoseph F. Panarelli, MDJai Parekh, MD, MBARobert Ritch, MDJoe RosenBaldo Scassellati Sforzolini, MD, PhD, MBA & Kristl ScheerlinckTuft FamilyCRYSTALWilliam CockrumElios VisionExSight VenturesDick and Taylor GlasebrookGlaukosMarlene Hess and James D. ZirinInternational Healtcare MediaN.J. Nicholas and Llewellyn J. NicholasOra ClinicalBeth and John Werwaiss

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