World Glaucoma Association President
The World Glaucoma Association is committed in Shaping the Vision to the Future of Glaucoma Care and Clinical practice to support improving the Individual Glaucoma Patient Journey in various Health Care Systems around the World. The Glaucoma Community is engaged to provide the best of care to patients affected from this chronic and potentially vision threatening disease.
The Global Perspective of this mission would include considerations of variation of Care and Health Systems around the World, while accounting for the upcoming changes in clinical practice related to AI, evolving technologies and scientific developments.
Fotis Topouzis, MD PhD
World Glaucoma Association Executive Vice President
The WGA, representing the world’s glaucoma societies, organized the biennial World Glaucoma Congress which brings together thousands of glaucoma specialists and eye care professionals to exchange knowledge, share scientific updates on glaucoma, and engage with our industry partners. We look forward to seeing you at the 12th WGC in Kyoto, Japan, April 20 – 23, 2027!
Kaweh Mansouri, MD MPH
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.”
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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Resources for Professionals
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.
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.
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WGA Educational Resources: Supporting You, All Year Round 📚
Education remains at the heart of everything the World Glaucoma Association delivers. Beyond the Congress, WGA is committed to providing high-quality, expert-led resources that support ophthalmologists and eye care professionals at every stage of their careers.
🎓 Online Courses
🔬 Surgical Grand Rounds
🎥 Video Library
📖 Journal of Glaucoma
📘 International Glaucoma Review
All designed to enhance clinical knowledge, support decision-making, and improve patient care. Developed by leading specialists, these resources reflect the evolving landscape of glaucoma diagnosis, management, and surgery - helping you stay informed, prepared, and connected.
Explore more: wga.one
#GlaucomaEducation #ophthalmology #MedicalEducation #wgaresources
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Happening today at EGS 2026... 🎤
Join the World Glaucoma Association this afternoon for an important symposium exploring the future of glaucoma surgical training.
🗓 Monday, June 1
⏰ 15:30–16:45
🌍 EGS - Brussels, Belgium
Led by Fotis Topouzis, Kaweh Mansouri, and Tanuj Dada, the session titled "Is training in glaucoma surgery in good shape?" will bring together international experts to discuss fellowship training, surgical trends, trabeculectomy, and the evolving needs of glaucoma care worldwide.
Topics include:
• What is the surgical training provided in our days in Glaucoma Fellowship programs? - Kuldev Singh
• What are the requirements in glaucoma surgery training? - Vital Costa
• What drives the declining number of trabs? - Ingeborg Stalmans
• What is the value of trab to the patient and to the socioeconomic burden of the disease? - Tin Aung
• Do reimbursement policies and scientific meetings agendas reflect the value of trab - Norbert Pfeiffer
We look forward to welcoming colleagues from across the global glaucoma community.
#EGS2026 #WGA #Glaucoma #Ophthalmology #GlaucomaSurgery
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Hot off the press! 📘
The latest publication in the WGA Consensus Series is now available:
'Consensus Series 12 - Angle Closure and Angle Closure Glaucoma'
Developed through global expert collaboration and findings presented at the 2025 World Glaucoma Congress in Hawaii, this new edition explores the latest advances in diagnosis, imaging, risk stratification, and treatment approaches in angle closure and angle-closure glaucoma.
🛒 Purchase online now - wga.one/consensus/consensus-12
💻 Save 20% with discount code: EYE25
📍 Limited hard copies also available at EGS 2026
#WGA #Ophthalmology #ConsensusSeries #GlaucomaResearch
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Hot off the press! 📘
The latest publication in the WGA Consensus Series is now available:
'Consensus Series 12 - Angle Closure and Angle Closure Glaucoma'
Developed through global expert collaboration and findings presented at the 2025 World Glaucoma Congress in Hawaii, this new edition explores the latest advances in diagnosis, imaging, risk stratification, and treatment approaches in angle closure and angle-closure glaucoma.
🛒 Purchase online now - wga.one/consensus/consensus-12
💻 Save 20% with discount code: EYE25
📍 Limited hard copies also available at EGS 2026
#WGA #Ophthalmology #ConsensusSeries #GlaucomaResearch
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Meet the WGA at EGS 2026 👋
The World Glaucoma Association is proud to be part of the European Glaucoma Society Congress 2026, taking place from May 30 – June 2, in Brussels, Belgium.
As the European glaucoma community comes together once again, WGA looks forward to connecting with clinicians, researchers, partners, and colleagues from around the region (and beyond!) for several days of scientific exchange and collaboration.
📍 Visit us at Booth #72
📚 Discover WGA educational resources and global initiatives
📘 Purchase the new WGA Consensus Series 12 at a special rate
We look forward to seeing you at EGS 2026!
#EGS2026 #wga #glaucoma #ophthalmology #globaleyehealth
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