Who we are
The EGS is a not-for-profit charitable organisation advocating for the highest standards for glaucoma care across Europe.
Who we are
The EGS is a not-for-profit charitable organisation advocating for the highest standards for glaucoma care across Europe.
History
The European Glaucoma Society was founded in 1978 by Jules François, Wolfgang Leydhecker and Erik Greve. Find out more about the history of the society here.
History
The European Glaucoma Society was founded in 1978 by Jules François, Wolfgang Leydhecker and Erik Greve. Find out more about the history of the society here.
Executive Committee
The mission of the EGS Executive Committee is to devise strategies to achieve the vision of the EGS, to manage the Society by executing responsibilities decreed in the statutes and to identify and mentor young glaucomatologists who share the vision of the EGS.
Executive Committee
The mission of the EGS Executive Committee is to devise strategies to achieve the vision of the EGS, to manage the Society by executing responsibilities decreed in the statutes and to identify and mentor young glaucomatologists who share the vision of the EGS.
Committees
To achieve its aims, the EGS is divided in 4 themes: Innovation, Education, Communication and Implementation. The various Committees work to achieve the Society's goals and are organised as follows.
Special Interest Groups
The Special Interest Groups within the EGS focus on specific aspects of glaucoma research and clinical practice.
Next Generation Partnership
The NGP Programme is a mentorship and networking programme aiming to enhance the professional and leadership development of emerging leaders in glaucoma care delivery, education, and research.
Next Generation Partnership
The NGP Programme is a mentorship and networking programme aiming to enhance the professional and leadership development of emerging leaders in glaucoma care delivery, education, and research.
Partnerships
EGS Task Forces
The EGS Task Forces include the Fellowship Project, the Outcomes Committee, the Patient Involvement Initiative, the EGS Real World Data initiative, the EGS Research Priorities project and the EGS Surgery Project.
EGS Task Forces
The EGS Task Forces include the Fellowship Project, the Outcomes Committee, the Patient Involvement Initiative, the EGS Real World Data initiative, the EGS Research Priorities project and the EGS Surgery Project.