World Glaucoma Association (WGA)

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.

Purpose:
To eliminate glaucoma-related disability worldwide.

Values:
The leadership and member societies of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) are committed to acting consistently with the following values:
• Responsibility (Accountability) - to each other, to member societies, to the larger global glaucoma community, to the patient and to the public.
• Consensus - open communication, inclusion of diverse viewpoints, and the aspiration to achieve practical consensus before acting.
• Collegiality and Mutual Respect.
• Best Care and Service - advancing the best care available to glaucoma patients worldwide.