PAN AFRICAN GLAUCOMA ASSOCIATION
The Association is a non-profit Professional association of glaucoma subspecialists, Ophthalmologists with interest in glaucoma care, and other health professionals working on glaucoma, that provides a forum to prevent glaucoma-related disability worldwide with a focus on persons of African descent.
Currently glaucoma rates of blindness are 4-10 X higher in Africans compared to other ethnic groups. This organisation will be more focused on addressing these disparities in glaucoma.
In order to be considered you would need to complete the form on this page and submit it. There is also a small administration fee that would need to be paid and submit to this email address.
Once we have received both the completed application form and payment the board will consider you for membership and you will be notified via email.
BECOME A MEMBER
In order for a membership request to be considered the following form should be completed and submitted, as well as payment of a small administration fee.
EVENTS
The Pan African Glaucoma Association facilitates events throughout the year, comprising of webinars, seminars, congresses and meetings.
CONTACT US
Join the fight against glaucoma! Together, we can raise awareness, promote regular eye check-ups, and make a difference in the lives of millions facing this challenge.
THE IMPACT OF GLAUCOMA IN AFRICA GOES BEYOND VISION LOSS
It affects families, communities, and the socio-economic fabric. Let's work together to break the chains of this silent epidemic.
Let's make eye health a priority