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American Glaucoma Society

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The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) is a subspecialty society in ophthalmology that promotes education and research about glaucoma among physicians and scientists.

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  • Founded in 1985 by thirteen original members
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    Founded in 1985 by thirteen original members
  • Now has more than 400 members
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    it now has more than 400 members
  • Holds workshops and annual meetings
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    The society holds workshops annual meetings
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American Glaucoma Society
IndustryMedicine
Founded1985
HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA
Key people
Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH President
David S. Greenfield, MD Vice President
Christopher A. Girkin, MD, MSPH Secretary
L. Jay Katz, MD Treasurer
Websitehttp://www.americanglaucomasociety.net

The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) is a subspecialty society in ophthalmology that promotes education and research about glaucoma among physicians and scientists. Founded in 1985 by thirteen original members, it now has more than 400 members. The society holds workshops annual meetings.[1][2]

  1. "American Glaucoma Society 22nd Annual Meeting". Medspace website. 2012. Retrieved Feb 5, 2014.
  2. "Public Workshop - FDA/American Glaucoma Society Workshop on the Validity, Reliability, and Usability of Glaucoma Imaging Devices". USA Food and Drug administration website. October 2012. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved Feb 5, 2014.