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World Glaucoma Association

The WGA is an independent, impartial, ethical, global organization for glaucoma science and care. WHAT CAN THE WGA DO FOR YOU?

Membership of the World Glaucoma Association is free if you’re a member of one of our affiliated glaucoma societies! Belong to a global community: connect with other health care professionals specialized in glaucoma. Access top-notch resources: receive free online access to our publications: the International Glaucoma Review (IGR) and the Journal of Glaucoma (JOG) and read the latest news of the WGA in our monthly newsletter. Help drive glaucoma awareness: have a voice to advocate for glaucoma and participate in World Glaucoma Week, planned annually in March. Experience significant savings: take advantage of a discount on the registration fee for our biennial World Glaucoma Congress (WGC). Boost your knowledge on glaucoma: develop your professional standing and that of your institution by using our educational portal, online courses and webinars. Experience strength in numbers: gain valuable insights with the Glaucoma Consensus Initiative, based on the idea that the collective wisdom of a group is better than the opinion of a single expert. Support your patients: relay unbiased information about glaucoma, using accessible language in a user-friendly platform.

09/01/2026

Are you ready to meet the experts who will guide you through surgical challenges and solutions? Get ready for the 7th edition of WGA’s Surgical Grand Rounds - streaming live on January 29, 2026. 🔬👁️

This interactive webinar dives deep into two real-world glaucoma surgery cases, highlighting challenges and complication management – all supported by surgical video and expert commentary.

👨‍⚕️ Meet the expert faculty
📹 Watch state-of-the-art surgical footage
❓ Submit your questions live
💻 Enjoy early access to the on-demand replay
📍 Two live broadcasts to suit your timezone

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/53jm99tz

06/01/2026

Ready to sharpen your core clinical knowledge? 🧠

The Fundamental Questions in Glaucoma video series from the World Glaucoma Association features short, peer-reviewed modules answering core clinical questions in glaucoma care.

Whether you’re early in your career or revisiting essential concepts, this series is your go-to for trusted, accessible learning.

Watch now: https://tinyurl.com/4wkpdszd

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the World Glaucoma Association! 🎉

As we welcome 2026, we celebrate the strength of our global community - united by a shared commitment to preventing blindness from glaucoma through education, collaboration, and innovation.

This year brings new opportunities to connect, learn, and lead, including:
🔬 Surgical Grand Rounds (January 29, 2026)
🌍 World Glaucoma Week (March 8–14, 2026)
📅 And much more to come…

Thank you for being part of our mission. Let’s make 2026 a year of even greater impact - together.

31/12/2025

Surgical Grand Rounds 👁️

The next edition of WGA Surgical Grand Rounds will spotlight MIGS complications and rescue operations, presented by some of the most respected names in glaucoma surgery.

In the meantime, revisit previous sessions packed with practical takeaways on topics like:

• Managing infected blebs
• Tube revisions
• Choroidal hemorrhage
• Malignant glaucoma …and more.

Catch up now via the WGA Video Library: https://tinyurl.com/53jm99tz

29/12/2025

Workshops at WGC2025 - A deep dive into glaucoma excellence. 👁️

This year, leaders at the World Glaucoma Congress introduced 4 brand new workshops designed to meet the evolving needs of glaucoma specialists worldwide:

🔍 Gonioscopy
📈 OCT Interpretation
👁️ Visual Field Analysis
📊 Statistics for Clinicians

Led by expert faculty, these sessions combined clinical insight with interactive teaching to help attendees level up their diagnostic and analytical skills, tools that directly shape patient care.

Because better understanding leads to better outcomes, and that’s what WGA is all about.

27/12/2025

Advance your glaucoma expertise - anytime, anywhere. ‍💻

The World Glaucoma Association Online Courses offer flexible, self-paced learning designed by leading experts for ophthalmologists, trainees, and eye care professionals worldwide.

Whether you’re building your foundational knowledge or tackling advanced clinical challenges, our curated course series are:

✔️ Fully online
✔️ Globally accessible
✔️ Developed by top glaucoma specialists

Start learning today: https://tinyurl.com/542se7p6

24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from the World Glaucoma Association ✨🎄

As 2025 comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our global community of glaucoma specialists, researchers, educators, and advocates.

Together, we’ve advanced science, expanded education, and strengthened our collective mission: a world where no one loses sight to glaucoma.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright, healthy New Year. Here’s to continued progress in 2026!

23/12/2025

Our Journal of Glaucoma: Paper of the Month... 📝

This month, Dr. Gabriel Ayub (University of Campinas, Brazil) presents his randomized clinical trial exploring: “Bent Ab Interno Needle Goniotomy vs. Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma”

Join us as we delve into the outcomes, implications, and surgical insights from this important study, selected by the WGA Associate Advisory Board as November’s standout contribution to glaucoma research.

WGA members can catch the full video review online now: https://tinyurl.com/2sawezrr

22/12/2025

Registration Now Open! 🚨

Don’t miss this high-impact, case-based webinar from the World Glaucoma Association. This edition focuses on MIGS complications and rescue operations, featuring real surgical cases, expert analysis, and live Q&A with a world-class panel.

Featured sessions include:

GATT/KDB/BANG - Current technique , preventing and managing complications

🎙️ Presented by Davinder Grover, MD (United States)
✍ ️Moderated by Tanuj Dada, MD (India)
💻 Panelists: Xiulan Zhang, MD (China) & Devendra Maheshwari, MD (India)

Correct technique - iStent / Hydrus, preventing and managing complications

🎙️ Presented by Paul Harasymowycz, MD (Canada)
✍ ️Moderated by Pradeep Ramulu, MD (United States)
💻 Panelists: Chelvin Sng, MD (Singapore) & Paul Healey, MD (Australia).

Learn from the complications. Master the rescue. Free to all registered WGA account members. Register now: https://tinyurl.com/53jm99tz

19/12/2025

Don't forget - you can now access photos of the WGC in Hawaii! 📸 🏝️

Relive the energy, connection, and inspiration of the World Glaucoma Congress 2025 through our official photo gallery.

From the opening ceremony to hands-on workshops, wet labs, symposia, and global reunions - it’s all there. Whether you were with us in Honolulu or following from afar, these moments capture the heart of what makes the WGA community so powerful.

Explore the gallery on our website - https://tinyurl.com/4jyvuf5y

18/12/2025

Save the Date: March 8–14, 2026 ⏰📆

World Glaucoma Week returns in March 2026 - a global initiative to raise awareness of one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness.

Each year, eye care professionals, advocates, and organizations around the world come together to promote early detection and equitable access to care.

Now’s the time to mark your calendar and start planning how you will take part.

🔔 Campaign themes, toolkits, and ideas launching soon
🌍 Visit worldglaucomaweek.org for early updates
📲 Share your event ideas using

04/12/2025

A celebration of progress 👏

The President’s Dinner brought together WGA leadership, Industry partners and Presidents of our member societies for an evening of reflection and recognition.

Set against the backdrop of WGC-2025, it was more than a formal gathering - it was a celebration of collaboration, gratitude, and the global community working tirelessly to end glaucoma-related blindness.

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