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A merger of the World Glaucoma Congress and the International Glaucoma Symposium
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The Global Glaucoma Network
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The Global Glaucoma Network
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The Global Glaucoma Network
WGA
Most glaucoma care is in the hands of general ophthalmologists
Most glaucoma science is in the hands of specialists
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The Global Glaucoma Network
WGC PROGRAM
The WGC program reflects this
situation; it is directed both to the
Glaucoma Expert
AND
General Ophthalmologist
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The Global Glaucoma Network
WGC PROGRAM
• Didactic Sessions
• Basic and Clinical Science Sessions
• Symposia / Debates
• Courses
• Posters
• Grand Rounds
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The Global Glaucoma Network
Challenge
Wide geographical differences
– economically
– levels of care and science
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The Global Glaucoma Network
Change through Exchange
Through exchange, The World Glaucoma
Congress contributes towards reducing
geographical differences
These differences are rapidly vanishing