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World Glaucoma Week 2021

March 7 to 13, 2021 To raise glaucoma disease awareness, GLAS and major public healthcare institutions will be commemorating World Glaucoma Week 2021 with a series of events for the public. Click HERE for more details

Grand Round “Over the Top” (3 December 2020) Recording is now available

The proceedings of the Grand Round “Over the Top” is now available for members viewing. Login and view in ‘Webinar Archive’

Event: Teaching Round – Glaucoma case discussions

Date: 3rd December 2020 .Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm (Singapore) .Platform: Zoom Meeting . Moderators: Dr Jovina See, Senior Consultant, Singapore Eye & Vision Dr Wong Hon Tym, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Program: First case: Higher and Higher, Dr Chelvin Sng, NUH Second case: Shallower and Shallower, Dr Vivien Yip, TTSH This event will be followed by the GLAS…
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iStent inject W launch webinar (5 October 2020) Recording is now available

The proceedings of the GLAS-Glaukos iStent inject W launch is now available for members viewing. Login and view in ‘Webinar Archive’

Webinar: iStent inject W

Join us for the launch of the iStent inject W. Organised by GLAS and Glaukos.  5 October 2020. 6.30pm. Platform: Zoom Webinar

Event: Teaching round – Hypotony in glaucoma

Just like in the fairy tale of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, we want an intraocular pressure that is “just right” after surgery. Just like in reality, it does not always happen even in the best of hands. In this informal zoom platform, we will be presenting a spectrum of post-surgical hypotony cases and look forward to…
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Inaugural Webinar meeting: Telemedicine in Glaucoma – Making the Connection

COVID-19 has placed many healthcare professionals in unprecedented circumstances. It is an opportunity to review our best practices and re-evaluate what’s best for our patients. Teleconsultation has been gaining ground with many benefits such as reduced waiting time and affordability of care. Which of our glaucoma patients could potentially benefit from telemedicine? How is telemedicine…
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