Welcome to the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society

A Message from the President . . .

Welcome to the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society website. Since the Society was founded in 1982, its members have worked to carry on the ethical and moral values of our namesakes, Dr. Paul Chandler and Dr. W. Morton Grant. A key focus of our members is the continuing effort to prevent blindness from glaucoma through innovative research, development of clinical applications of scientific knowledge, and raising public awareness of glaucoma.

Initial members of the Society were fellows who trained directly under Drs. Chandler and Grant. Current (and future) members include ophthalmologists in subsequent generations of Chandler and Grant fellows which fosters our ability to carry on the principles started by these two great physicians.

Sincerely,

Janey Wiggs, MD, PhD
President

IN THE NEWS

AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS COMMITS TO FIVE-YEAR GRANT TO FUND AWARD

The Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society (CGGS) is pleased to announce an exclusive five-year partnership with Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to fund the distinguished David L. Epstein Clinician-Scientist Research Award.

The CGGS created this award to honor Dr. Epstein, who is widely \considered to be one of the most influential leaders in the world of glaucoma and glaucoma research over the past 40 years.

The award is a small way to honor his commitment to the scientific understanding and cure of glaucoma through the support of promising clinician-scientists in research environments. As Joel Schuman, MD, past-president, CGGS, once wrote in a tribute to Dr. Epstein, his “greatest legacy is the army of clinician-scientists whom he inspired throughout his years.”

CGGS Announces 2020 David Epstein Clinician-Scientist Awardee

Upcoming Events

CGGS members are invited to "meet up" to socialize and enjoy collegiality during the following Annual meeting:

2021 AAO Annual Mtg

November 12-15

CGGS Meet Up - TBD

CGGS Dinner/Program

coincides with the

2022 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting scheduled for

March 3-5

CGGS Program - TBD

Past Events

2021 ASCRS Annual Mtg

CGGS hosted Meet Up - July 23

Society News

2020's Interesting Cases in Glaucoma

February 12, 2021 3:45 PM

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Learn About Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that has been called the "sneak thief of sight" because permanent damage to the eye can occur before patient even notices symptoms. That is why early detection and management of this chronic disease is so important.

Information from the American Glaucoma Society - click here
Information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology - click here

THANK YOU TO AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS

FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE DAVID L. EPSTEIN CLINICIAN-SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD

Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society
850 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-321-5030 FAX 412-321-5323

cggs@acms.org