glaucomapatients.org: glaucoma information for the general public, patients and their relatives
Looking for a trusted website with insights on glaucoma such as who is at risk, what are the symptoms and how glaucoma can be treated? The latest addition to the WGA knowledge platform is www.glaucomapatients.org.
A website with un-biased information about glaucoma, using easy accessible language in a user-friendly platform. Now also in Spanish!
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International Glaucoma Review (#IGR) editors selection: Titled ‘What Is the Amount of Visual Field Loss Associated With Disability in Glaucoma?’, the purpose of this study is to propose a new methodology for classifying patient-reported outcomes in glaucoma and for quantifying the amount of visual field damage associated with disability in the disease.
See the outcome as Dr. Pradeep Ramulu share's his comments: www.e-igr.com/ES/index.php?issue=201&ComID=1897
Fully immersed in fostering the exchange of research and advancing science, WGA offers free access to the Educational Portal, which contains recorded sessions from past World Glaucoma Congresses. Start brainstorming the topic of your next publication: wga.one/wga/educational-portal/
Do you have what it takes to be the next Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Glaucoma? Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter by January 31, 2020 for consideration. See the description here: journals.lww.com/glaucomajournal/Documents/JOG-Call-for-Editor-2020.pdf
Recipient of the 2019 ICO-WGA Fellowship Program, Dr. Faith Vata Masila, consultant ophthalmologist and eye unit lead at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, shared her experience after completing three months of training at Westmead Hospital in Sydney: bit.ly/2sMu6zf
Este sitio web es traído a usted por la Asociación Mundial de Glaucoma. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer información sobre el glaucoma, usando un lenguaje fácilmente accesible en una plataforma amigable para el usuario.
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WGA Members: Not sure about how to access the Journal of Glaucoma online? Navigating through your WGA#One dashboard is now easier than ever before, just click the button ‘Publications’ and access JoG by clicking the publication cover: wga.one/wga/dashboard/
Happy New Year from all of us at WGA! We hope that 2020 brings nothing but abundance and happiness to you and your loved ones.
We are proud to introduce the 2019 Fellows to you together with a testimonial about their experience. Today, we present Dr. Bigirimana Deus, Burundi, whose ophthalmology journey began after receiving an Algerian scholarship to continue his medical studies. Read about his experience of the 2019 Fellows here: wga.one/wga/fellowship-program-2019/
IMPORTANT: To all 2021 Fellowship Program applicants, please remember that tomorrow is the application deadline.
#GlaucomaWeek: Let’s get even more people talking about glaucoma awareness next year! We’d love to hear what your institute will be doing to drive this worthy cause: www.worldglaucomaweek.org/
