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2010 dates for SAGS Congress
28th - 30th May 2010 (earlier due to 2010 World Cup)
at Alpine Heath Resort, Drakensberg
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER FOR 2010
Professor Peng Tee Khaw
Professor of Glaucoma and Ocular Healing and
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon PhD FRCP FRCS
FRCOphth FIBiol FRCPath FMedSci
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2009 SAGS CONGRESS
at Spier Wine Estate, Cape Town
"The Delegates"
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WGD 2009 Activities: 12 March 2009
The South African Glaucoma Society designed its own WGD Poster, sponsored by the four Platinum Sponsors - Alcon, Genop-Health, MSD and Pfizer. 1000 posters were distributed to all Ophthalmologists, Eye Clinics, University Eye Departments, GPs and Optometrists. Being a World Glaucoma Patient Organization Director, I organized National and Regional Co-ordinators via three teleconferences. The sponsors made 5000 WGD peaks available which were handed out to the screened patients. Screened patients were recorded on a one-page screening sheet.
Multiple radion interviews were organized by Alcon all over the country. A TV interview was held by Prof. Grant McLaren and TV personality ...........on 10th March 2009.
Several Media Publications in major South African newspapers were published to raise glaucoma awareness and stressing the importance of early detection.
Country wide our University Eye Departments did glaucoma screening on the 12th March.
For me it was an honour and pleasure to have been involved in the organization and participation of the 2nd WGD in South Africa. I do thank our sponsors for all their financial and physical input.
Ellen Ancker
WGPA Director
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Congratulations to the new President of the South African Glaucoma Society - Dr Japie Vos as well as the newly appointed Vice-President - Prof Andries Stulting.
Mission Statement and Goals of the South African Glaucoma Society (SAGS)
To optimise the quality of glaucoma care in South Africa through communication and co-operation amongst General Practitioners, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Glaucomatologists with Glaucoma Industries, Glaucoma Patient Organizations and all other major players in the glaucoma field. We have a shared goal: The Quality of Life of the Glaucoma Patient.
Governance and Responsibility of South African Glaucoma Society:
The Executive Committee, the President of SAGS and 6 Executive Members convene the Annual General Meeting at the annual SAGS Congress, have regular executive meetings, co-operate with International Glaucoma Societies in America (AGS), Europe (EGS), Africa (SAG), Australia and the Far East (SEAG), co-operate with Glaucoma Industries, adhere to the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) Code of Practice, guidelines for conduct of meetings, direct profits from official meetings go to the Society (www.glaucom.com) and communicate via electronic means of email. Secretary to SAGS: Charmaine Watkins - contact details: tel:
Membership Criteria:
Members of South African Glaucoma Society (SAGS) are either full member (private practice or academic); associate member (resident or student member); corresponding member, honorary or life member. Members are committed to the mission of SAGS, to action needed to realise these goals and to active communication.
Patient Information
The goal of glaucoma treatment is the preservation of visual function and quality of life, with minimal or no side effects, with minimal disruption to the normal activities of a glaucoma patient, at a sustainable cost to the patient and the health provider
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Doctors Information
The South African Glaucoma Society aims to optimise the quality of glaucoma care in South Africa. Our management goal is the preservation of visual function adequate to the individual needs with minimal or no side effects, for the expected life time of the patient, without any disruption of his/her normal activities, at a sustainable cost.
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