World Glaucoma Association

WGA Paper of the Month 📚

The latest WGA Journal of Glaucoma Paper of the Month is now available, featuring insights from Melody Y. Zhou of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

This month’s featured paper explores “Association Between Systemic Comorbidity Burden and Glaucoma Progression: A 5-Year Cohort Study” examining the relationship between overall systemic health and glaucoma progression over time. The findings offer valuable insights into how broader patient health may influence disease management and long-term outcomes.

Through the WGA Paper of the Month series, the Associate Advisory Board continues to highlight impactful research and translate the latest evidence into practical learning for the global glaucoma community.

Explore the latest paper: https://tinyurl.com/yc6d856f

Your research has the power to change how we treat glaucoma worldwide.

Abstract submissions are officially open for the 12th World Glaucoma Congress. Making a submission offers a unique opportunity to present your work to an international audience of leading specialists, enhance your professional profile, and collaborate with peers who share your research interests.

Whether your focus is on novel surgical techniques, advanced imaging, or clinical management, your insights deserve a global platform. Help shape the future of eye care.

🔗 Visit the WGC-2027 website to review the guidelines and submit your abstract today: https://worldglaucomacongress.org/abstracts/

Happening now: WGA at WOC2026! 🌎

The World Glaucoma Association is proud to be attending the 40th World Ophthalmology Congress, taking place in Prague from 26-29 June 2026.

Organised by the International Council of Ophthalmology, this year’s congress is particularly special as the organisation celebrates its 100th anniversary - a remarkable milestone for the global ophthalmology community.

Visit the WGA Team in the Society Village during exhibition opening hours from June 26 to June 28 to learn more about our educational resources, research initiatives, and opportunities to engage with the worldwide glaucoma community. 📍

If you’re attending WOC2026, be sure to stop by, say hello, and join us as we continue advancing glaucoma care together.

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

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.

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

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!

In case you missed it...

Catch up on the January edition of the WGA Journal of Glaucoma Paper of the Month. This spotlight features Dr. Jin-Soo Kim, exploring: “Myopic Shift Induced by Omidenepag Isopropyl 0.002% in Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.”

This study highlights important considerations around treatment response and refractive changes offering valuable insights for clinical practice.

If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s the time: https://tinyurl.com/yc6d856f

As part of the World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) 2027 in Kyoto, Japan, the Program Planning Committee (PPC) brings together leading experts from around the world to shape the scientific program of WGA’s flagship global event.

Supporting the Co-Chairs is an exceptional group of Vice Chairs, each leading key areas of the congress:

🔹 Dr. Ana Maria Vasquez (Ecuador)
🔹 Dr. Hari Jayaram (UK)
🔹 Dr. Hitomi Saito (Japan)
🔹 Dr. Steven Mansberger (USA)
🔹 Dr. Ziad Khoueir (Lebanon)

Together with WGA leadership, the PPC is already working to design a dynamic and forward-thinking program - building on the success of previous congresses while introducing new ideas, fresh formats, and innovative session design. Expect exciting developments and a few surprises as we bring a new energy to WGC-2027.