American Glaucome Society Inc

Research grants - ags programs include awarding research grants to young and mid-career physician scientists; on average four grants are awarded. The ags also has a mentoring program for the advancement of physician scientists. This program is funded by a corporate supporter or a foundation and its mission is to provide financial aid to young glaucomatologists to overcome barriers in their early career path; six to ten awards are granted annually depending on funding.

Ophthalmology glaucoma - ophthalmology glaucoma provides a stimulating forum for discussion of clinical, scientific, and socioeconomic issues of greatest concern to clinicians who care for glaucoma patients. Each issue presents original articles on new approaches to diagnosis, innovations in pharmacological therapy and surgical technique, and basic science advances that impact clinical practice.

Other program services include grants to outside organizations working with glaucoma and issues of the eye, membership dues administration, as well as miscellaneous board approved special projects.