NEW: Patient Education Website
Glaucoma information for patients and their loved ones
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.
Latest News
It’s Week 6 of our weekly blog from a Melbourne local and it’s all about sport. Find out where to play golf if you’re looking for bucket list courses, ocean views or city convenience. And, if you’ve never seen Australian Rules Football it’s the ultimate spectator sport so we’ve picked out the best game to go and see in Round 2. For more details click here: bit.ly/2FCMbUM where you will also find exclusive delegate discounts.#wgc2019
We are very excited about the #WGC2019 program, which includes 21 symposiums, 24 courses, grand rounds, the WGA Film Festival, rapid fire presentations and the largest surgical wetlabs in the field of glaucoma. To plan your daily congress schedule, check out the program overview here: ow.ly/vhrX30njG1g
If you missed the first WGA Meet the Glaucoma Expert webinar, be sure to attend the next one. Last year’s webinar was led by Dr Jeffrey M. Liebmann and centred around the applications and limitations of imaging endpoints. Joining this webinar is completely free; don’t miss out!
Start planning your route to the #WGC2019 venue. The congress will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), which is situated within 20 minutes from the airport. You can make use of Melbourne’s excellent public transport or use local taxis. Most of Melbourne’s main attractions are within walking distance of the congress venue and recommended hotels. ow.ly/TIOk30njFV2
Did you miss the late registration deadline? Good news - we’ve extended the deadline to February 22, 2019. It’s not too late to save up to AUD 250 with the late fee. Register today! ow.ly/DLD230nFqiX
It’s Week 5 of our weekly blog from a Melbourne local. We asked some local #WGC2019 delegates: If you only eat out once in Melbourne where would you go? To find out what they suggest click here: bit.ly/2FCMbUM where you will also find a list of great things to see and do and exclusive delegate discounts.
In this video, Antoine Bastelica describes the technique of using CO2 laser technology for performing non-penetrating glaucoma surgery. Laser-assisted surgery enables good and reproducible technique for unroofing the Schlemm’s canal and exposing the trabeculo-descemetic membrane. Learn more about this surgical technique and how it works. ow.ly/iAiU30njFMw
Gain valuable advanced surgical training by joining the largest surgical wetlabs in the field of glaucoma at #WGC2019. Choose from 8 world-class wetlab sessions, such as ab-interno goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade. Follow the link for more information ow.ly/KMvL30njFHi
This year will be the first time the WGA has included a patient symposium in the program, which also includes a free glaucoma screening clinic at #WGC2019. The clinic is open to all family members and aims to promote the importance of a regular eye exam. ow.ly/OY2h30njFEZ
It’s Week 4 of our weekly blog from a Melbourne local. To find out more about how to get up close to kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, penguins and more, click here: bit.ly/2FCMbUM where you will also find some exclusive delegate discounts.
