The WGPA had its official start with the encouragement of and under the auspices of the World Glaucoma Association (known at the time as the Association of International Glaucoma Societies ) in October 2004. The inaugural meeting, which took place in New Orleans, USA, was joined by glaucoma patients, national support group representatives, world-renowned ophthalmologists and individuals from full-service glaucoma foundations as well as by key attendees from ophthalmic pharmaceutical firms.
The Mission statement that was subsequently formulated is the following:
WGPA exists to better the lives of glaucoma patients by encouraging the establishment of and cooperation among Glaucoma Patient Organizations worldwide.
This statement emphasizes that:
For more information visit the WGPA website
