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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Deciphering complex ocular imaging while maintaining clinic efficiency remains a central challenge in modern glaucoma care. This interactive afternoon session bridges high-level technological innovation and front-line clinical practice, offering a clear roadmap for integrating AI tools into daily patient management.
Leading specialists will demonstrate how to rapidly evaluate challenging diagnostic scans, differentiate subtle borderline cases, and deploy predictive AI models to track disease progression. Participants will gain key insights to elevate diagnostic speed, sharpen decision-making, and modernize their practice around data-driven care.
🔗 Explore the scientific program: worldglaucomacongress.org/program-highlights/
#wgc2027 #eyecare #VisionScience #worldglaucomacongress
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Meet the Experts: 8th WGA Surgical Grand Rounds!
How do we approach the challenges of glaucoma following corneal transplant surgery? Join us this November 12 as our international experts explore this complex clinical topic through case-based discussion and surgical insights.
🎤 Presenter: Ramesh Ayyala, MD (United States)
🎙️ Moderator: Tanuj Dada, MD (India)
👥 Panellists: Karl Mercieca, MD & Keith Barton, MD
Hear expert perspectives, explore surgical approaches and take part in the Q&A!
📅 November 12, 2026
🔗 Register now: wga.one/ninja-forms/76p7ps
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Discover September’s WGA Journal of Glaucoma Paper of the Month 📚
How can visual field testing become more time-efficient in glaucoma care? 👁️
In this edition, Atsuya Miki, MD, PhD, from Aichi Medical University Medical School, Japan, discusses the paper “Time-Efficient Visual Field Testing Using the Imo Visual Function Analyzer in Glaucoma.”
Explore the research behind this approach to visual field assessment and its potential implications for clinical practice. Watch the discussion and discover why this study was selected as WGA’s Paper of the Month.
🔗 Watch now: tinyurl.com/yc6d856f
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Book your accommodation for WGC-2027!
Planning your stay early ensures a seamless experience during your time in Kyoto. The official accommodation portal offers direct access to curated hotel options near the venue, tailored for congress delegates.
Attendees can reserve individual rooms directly online to lock in convenient locations and competitive rates. For group bookings or specific accommodation requirements, dedicated booking support is available through our official housing partner at reservations@revolugo.com.
🔗 Secure your accommodation today: worldglaucomacongress.org/accommodation/
#wgc2027 #eyecare #VisionScience #worldglaucomacongress
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Mentee Spotlight: Prasanna Venkatesh Ramesh
Innovation in glaucoma education is at the heart of Prasanna Venkatesh Ramesh’s research project within the WGA Associate Advisory Board Research Mentorship Program.
His study is evaluating how virtual reality simulation can improve training in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), helping surgeons develop confidence, accuracy, and technical skills before entering the operating theatre.
“I am especially grateful to Dr Benjamin Xu for his mentorship and to the WGA Executive Committee for supporting this initiative.”
Investing in today’s researchers means improving tomorrow’s patient care. Learn more about the initiative: tinyurl.com/f25chnnv
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