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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Intravitreal antibiotics, are you confident in your technique?
Precision in preparation and administration is critical to ensure both safety and effectiveness in urgent ophthalmic care.
In this WGA Fundamental Questions in Glaucoma episode, Vijaya Lingam demonstrates the correct technique for diluting and administering intravitreal antibiotics highlighting key steps to support optimal clinical outcomes.
Stay aligned with expert guidance from the World Glaucoma Association. Watch now: tinyurl.com/3kv93jtw
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Don't miss the WGC-2027 session Glaucoma Surgery in 2027: The Decision-Making to Optimize Patient Outcomes.
This dedicated symposium bridges outflow imaging and wound healing with real-world clinical applications, offering practical treatment algorithms for high-stakes scenarios. Through evidence-based debates, experts will compare strategies across all disease stages. This includes complex cases such as neovascular glaucoma and evaluates the latest advances in MIGS, traditional filtration, lasers, and AI-driven care.
Join us in Kyoto to gain actionable insights you can apply directly to your practice.
🔗 Explore the scientific program: worldglaucomacongress.org/program-highlights/
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Strengthen your clinical expertise through the structured online education pathway from the World Glaucoma Association. 👩⚕️
From foundational principles to advanced surgical management, WGA’s online courses are authored by international glaucoma experts and designed to support evidence-based clinical decision-making worldwide. Plus, most modules offer a certificate of completion.
Enrich your glaucoma knowledge with our accessible, expert-led and globally relevant courses.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/36e6mvbj
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Why submit your abstract for WGC-2027?
Presenting your research at WGC-2027 gives your work lasting credibility in the international scientific community. Authors of accepted abstracts earn the distinguished opportunity to submit their full original manuscript for publication consideration in the Journal of Glaucoma, the official journal of the World Glaucoma Association, giving your research a permanent, high-impact legacy in scientific literature.
Abstract submission deadline: October 19, 2026 (23:59 CEST)
🔗 Submit your abstract today to make sure your research reaches eye care professionals across the globe: worldglaucomacongress.org/abstracts/
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What can geriatric assessment tell us about surgical risk in glaucoma? 💭
The August WGA Journal of Glaucoma Paper of the Month explores “Geriatric Assessment and Risk Prediction of Severe Complications in Glaucoma Surgery” with Kazunobu Sugihara, MD, PhD, discussing the research and its relevance to glaucoma care.
Each month, the WGA Journal of Glaucoma Paper of the Month series shines a spotlight on important new research, helping clinicians stay informed about the latest developments in glaucoma diagnosis, management, and patient care.
▶️ Watch the August Paper of the Month: tinyurl.com/yc6d856f
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