About the World Glaucoma Association

The World Glaucoma Association (WGA) is an independent, impartial, ethical, global organization for glaucoma science and care. WGA’s core purpose is to eliminate glaucoma-related disability worldwide.
The members and decisionmakers of the WGA are all healthcare professionals. They offer their time and expertise freely, while continuing their daily, high-paced clinical and/or research work.
WGA volunteers are world renowned experts. Their opinions are routinely sought, and their papers are regularly published and referenced.
Overall, the WGA is a source of high quality, evidence-based science that pushes the boundaries of glaucoma medicine.

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The World Glaucoma Association is committed to driving glaucoma awareness by organizing the World Glaucoma Week and providing a wealth of scientific content for the larger glaucoma community, member societies, patients, and the general public.

Ningli Wang, MD PhD
President, World Glaucoma Association

The WGA’s role in fighting glaucoma blindness

The WGA acts in the interests of patients by providing glaucoma experts with the support and tools they need to deliver the best possible care. The WGA does this by:

  • Disseminating evidence-based, scientific knowledge through the World Glaucoma Congress, 2 scientific journals, newsletters, and the Glaucoma Consensus Initiative.
  • Driving glaucoma awareness by organizing the World Glaucoma Week.
  • Supporting promising young ophthalmologists from developing countries with the Fellowship Program.
  • Providing a wealth of scientific content, easily accessible on the WGA website, used by some 10,000 visitors each month.

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International Glaucoma Review

The uniqueness of International Glaucoma Review is its attempted completeness, its classification, and the Editor’s Selection. It is the only journal that presents a three-monthly critical review of selected glaucoma literature. IGR is distributed free of charge to all members of affiliated Glaucoma Societies four times a year.

International Glaucoma Review

Journal of Glaucoma

The Journal of Glaucoma (JOG) is the official journal of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA). It is the world’s premier scientific journal for glaucoma research, devoted to new fundamental understandings, innovations in diagnosis and technology, and advancements in glaucoma medical and surgical care. Enjoy free access to the Journal of Glaucoma through your WGA#One account and follow the Journal of Glaucoma on Twitter (@JOGJournal) to stay abreast of best practices in glaucoma and the latest developments in the field. Browse through past issues, sign up for ahead of print news, and much more at www.glaucomajournal.com.

Journal of Glaucoma

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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.

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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: tinyurl.com/53jm99tz

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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.

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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: tinyurl.com/542se7p6

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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!

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