American Glaucoma Society

American Glaucoma Society is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of patient care through education, research, advocacy, and community service in the field of glaucoma. The society was established in 1985 and has since been a leading authority in the ophthalmological community, particularly in the area of glaucoma.

History[edit | edit source]

The American Glaucoma Society was founded in 1985 by a group of ophthalmologists who were dedicated to the study and treatment of glaucoma. The society was established with the aim of promoting the understanding of glaucoma and to advance the quality of care for patients suffering from this disease.

Mission[edit | edit source]

The mission of the American Glaucoma Society is to promote the understanding, prevention, and treatment of glaucoma. The society achieves this through various means, including the promotion of research, the provision of education to healthcare professionals and the public, and through advocacy and community service.

Activities[edit | edit source]

The American Glaucoma Society conducts a variety of activities aimed at fulfilling its mission. These include:

Research: The society promotes and funds research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of glaucoma. This includes both clinical and basic science research.

Education: The society provides education to healthcare professionals and the public about glaucoma. This includes the provision of continuing medical education (CME) courses, as well as public education initiatives.

Advocacy: The society advocates for policies and legislation that benefit patients with glaucoma and the healthcare professionals who care for them.

Community Service: The society engages in community service activities aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with glaucoma.

Membership[edit | edit source]

Membership in the American Glaucoma Society is open to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals who have a special interest in glaucoma. The society offers various types of membership, including regular, associate, and honorary membership.