Funding of Glaucoma New Zealand is through its sponsors, grants, donations from the public, professional memberships and fundraising events. There is no government funding.
Glaucoma NZ is grateful for the support of its existing sponsors. Further sponsorship is sought.
Sponsorship is defined as a significant contribution to Glaucoma NZ that is provided for two or more years. The contribution may be financial or a significant service that contributes to the operational costs or the activities of Glaucoma New Zealand.
Current Sponsors
Pfizer New Zealand Limited is the principal pharmaceutical sponsor of Glaucoma New Zealand. Their sponsorship assures Glaucoma NZ exists and underlies all out activities.
Alcon and Allergan are additional pharmaceutical sponsors.
Their contributions allow Glaucoma New Zealand to provide information and educational services to the public free of charge.
Zeiss is an optical instrument company involved in the provision of equipment to assess the optic disc and the visual field.
Supporters
Glaucoma NZ is grateful for the support of the NZ Lottery Grants Board.
The Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Auckland provide support in the form of office accommodation as well as professional and collegial support.