About Us
South African Glaucoma Society is celebrating 10 years!!! Founder... the late Andre Kachelhofer.
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: 011 - 4685339 or fax: 086 649 2355 email: charmaine@sags.co.za
Membership Criteria:
Members of South African Glaucoma Society (SAGS) are either full members, resident associate members, corresponding members, honorary or life members. Members are committed to the mission of SAGS, to action needed to realize these goals and to active communication.