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2009. A merger of the World Glaucoma Congress and the International Glaucoma Symposium. WGA. Most glaucoma care is in the hands of general ophthalmologists Most glaucoma science is in the hands of specialists. WGC PROGRAM.
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2009 A merger of the World Glaucoma Congress and the International Glaucoma Symposium
WGA Most glaucoma care is in the hands of general ophthalmologists Most glaucoma science is in the hands of specialists The Global Glaucoma Network
WGC PROGRAM The WGC program reflects this situation; it is directed both to the Glaucoma Expert AND General Ophthalmologist The Global Glaucoma Network
WGC PROGRAM • Didactic Sessions • Basic and Clinical Science Sessions • Symposia / Debates • Courses • Posters • Grand Rounds The Global Glaucoma Network
Challenge Wide geographical differences • economically • levels of care and science The Global Glaucoma Network
Change through Exchange Through exchange, The World Glaucoma Congress contributes towards reducing geographical differences These differences are rapidly vanishing The Global Glaucoma Network