Who we are
The EGS is a public interest, not-for-profit scientific organization advocating for the highest standards for glaucoma care across Europe.
Who we are
The EGS is a public interest, not-for-profit scientific organization advocating for the highest standards for glaucoma care across Europe.
Guidelines
The EGS Guidelines aim to be an evidence-based handbook for the care of glaucoma patients across Europe and worldwide. They are available in 12 languages.
EGS Guide on Surgical Innovation
The EGS has prepared a guide that provides an overview of the existing evidence in novel surgical devices for glaucoma and provides recommendations on the best standards for surgical studies. This guide has been published in the British Journal of Opthalmology.
Next Meetings
18th EGS Residents' Course in Lisbon
1 October 2025 - 4 October 2025
Dates to be confirmed. An intensive two-day course by leading European Glaucoma Specialists, with in-depth discussions on diagnosis and therapy, available technologies and surgical techniques for glaucoma, featuring lectures, case presentations,...
Education
EBO-EGS examinations
The EBO Glaucoma Subspecialty Exam aims to recognise the knowledge and expertise of ophthalmologists with a special interest in glaucoma across Europe.
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Educational material
If you are an EGS member, you get free access to all educational material: books, guidelines, educational slides, podcasts, videos and proceeding from the EGS Congresses and courses.
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EGS fellowship
A one-year program that aims at providing high-quality glaucoma care across Europe and build a solid basis for upcoming leaders in the field.
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Observership
A short-duration period to be spent at a glaucoma department with the possibility to follow consultants and their teams in daily clinical and surgical work on a full-time basis.
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Call for pictures
The initiative aims to create an archive of approved images that can be used by the EGS for multiple, primarily educational purposes.
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EBO-EGS examinations
The EBO Glaucoma Subspecialty Exam aims to recognise the knowledge and expertise of ophthalmologists with a special interest in glaucoma across Europe.
Learn more
Educational material
If you are an EGS member, you get free access to all educational material: books, guidelines, educational slides, podcasts, videos and proceeding from the EGS Congresses and courses.
Learn more
EGS fellowship
A one-year program that aims at providing high-quality glaucoma care across Europe and build a solid basis for upcoming leaders in the field.
Learn more
Observership
A short-duration period to be spent at a glaucoma department with the possibility to follow consultants and their teams in daily clinical and surgical work on a full-time basis.
Learn more
Call for pictures
The initiative aims to create an archive of approved images that can be used by the EGS for multiple, primarily educational purposes.
Learn more
EBO-EGS examinations
The EBO Glaucoma Subspecialty Exam aims to recognise the knowledge and expertise of ophthalmologists with a special interest in glaucoma across Europe.
Learn more
Educational material
If you are an EGS member, you get free access to all educational material: books, guidelines, educational slides, podcasts, videos and proceeding from the EGS Congresses and courses.
Learn more
EGS fellowship
A one-year program that aims at providing high-quality glaucoma care across Europe and build a solid basis for upcoming leaders in the field.
Learn more
Observership
A short-duration period to be spent at a glaucoma department with the possibility to follow consultants and their teams in daily clinical and surgical work on a full-time basis.
Learn more
Call for pictures
The initiative aims to create an archive of approved images that can be used by the EGS for multiple, primarily educational purposes.
Learn moreMonthly highlights
Stay tuned with the EGS news and monthly publications, such as tips to help your daily practice, podcasts, relevant scientific papers, and pearls from our Guidelines.
Monthly highlights
Stay tuned with the EGS news and monthly publications, such as tips to help your daily practice, podcasts, relevant scientific papers, and pearls from our Guidelines.
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