European Glaucoma Society
Zug, Switzerland
About
Founded in 1978, European Glaucoma Society is a non-profit association based in Zug, Switzerland working on health, science & research, education.
The European Glaucoma Society (EGS) is a not-for-profit scientific organisation based in Zug, Switzerland, that advocates for the highest standards of glaucoma care across Europe. It was founded in 1978 by Jules François, Wolfgang Leydhecker and Erik Greve. Its vision is to promote the well-being of people with glaucoma and minimise glaucoma-induced visual disability within an affordable healthcare system. The society develops evidence-based guidelines, including the 6th edition of its Guidelines, and publishes guidance on novel glaucoma surgical devices in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. It runs a fellowship programme through certified training centres, a mentorship programme for emerging leaders, and examinations with the EBO for glaucoma subspecialty recognition. Its Patient Involvement Initiative, made up of people living with glaucoma, represents the patient perspective. The EGS also organises an annual congress and courses, and provides educational material such as guidelines, videos and podcasts, largely free to members. Membership carries no fee.
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EGS Fellowship
Education
Short-duration glaucoma training at certified centres across Europe, following consultants in daily clinical and surgical work.
Next Generation Partnership (NGP) Programme
Education
Mentorship and networking programme for emerging leaders in glaucoma care delivery, education and research.
EGS Real World Data initiative
Science & Research
Task force focused on real-world glaucoma data.
Patient Involvement Initiative
Health
Patient-led group within the EGS that represents the patient perspective and builds an international network of glaucoma organisations, carers and patients across Europe.
