The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) is a subspecialty society in
ophthalmology
Ophthalmology ( ) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
An ophthalmologist is a physician who undergoes subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. Following a medic ...
that promotes education and research about
glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve (or retina) and cause vision loss. The most common type is open-angle (wide angle, chronic simple) glaucoma, in which the drainage angle for fluid within the eye rem ...
among
physicians and
scientists
A scientist is a person who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of the natural sciences.
In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophica ...
. Founded in 1985 by thirteen original members, it now has more than 400 members. The society holds workshops annual meetings.
See also
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Charles D. Phelps
References
External links
American Glaucoma Society site
Medical associations based in the United States
Scientific organizations established in 1985
Glaucoma
Eye care in the United States
Medical and health organizations based in California
1985 establishments in the United States
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