AGS Mission The mission of the American Glaucoma Society is to promote excellence in the care of patients with glaucoma and preserve or enhance vision by supporting glaucoma specialists and scientists through the advancement of education and research. Glaucoma News AGS and AAO Joint Statement - Glaucoma Eye Drop Availability Glaucoma Subspecialty Day 2009 - What's New, What's True World Glaucoma Day Resolution - 2008 AGS Research Grants Research Grants Mentoring for Advancement of Physician Scientists (MAPS) Award Program 2009 2009 Grant Recipients - Young Physician Scientists and Mid-Career Physician Scientists History of Clinician Scientist Award Recipients Annual Meeting News 2009 AGS Annual Meeting Pictures Click Here 2008 AGS Annual Meeting Pictures Click Here 2007 AGS Annual Meeting Pictures Click Here 2006 AGS Annual Meeting Pictures Click Here   World Glaucoma Day 2009 Key Messages for Public Awareness •       Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. •        Glaucoma affects all age groups, including infants, children, and the elderly. •        Most people with glaucoma are unaware they have it until there is permanent vision loss. For this reason, glaucoma needs to be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.  •        African or Latino ancestry, high eye pressure, and close relatives who have glaucoma increase the risk of developing the most common from of glaucoma. •        To prevent glaucoma and to help preserve vision, individuals at risk and those over the age of 40 should have regular, comprehensive eye exams that include careful evaluation of the optic nerve and measurement of the eye pressure. •        More support for glaucoma research is needed to prevent and cure glaucoma blindness. •        March 12, 2009 is World Glaucoma Day.		Pay AGS 2010 Member Dues: Click Here ANNUAL MEETING NEWS   American Glaucoma Society 20th Annual Meeting Information March 4 - 7, 2010 Naples Grande Resort Naples, FL   Member Meeting Registration Now Open – Click Here! Non-Member Meeting Registration Will Open December 1st Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Information and Application Exhibitor Information - Click Here