Accra, Ghana
August 6-7, 2010

On behalf of the World Glaucoma Projects Committee (WGPC) it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the "Glaucoma in Africa" summit, scheduled for August 6^th-7^th, 2010 , in Accra, Ghana. The meeting is sponsored by the World Glaucoma Association (WGA).

As you will see from the program, this meeting is different from most regular ophthalmological meetings.

The main aim of this unique summit is to enhance recognition, education and management of Glaucoma in Africa. A second goal, equally important, is to set up an efficient communication system between International Glaucoma organizations, Academic programs, Specialists, Industry, NGO's and our African colleagues.

During the 2 days of the meeting we shall thoroughly discuss issues which are relevant to our goals. Active discussions among experts in and out of Africa together with several frontal lectures and courses will hopefully be translated into practical steps to improve Glaucoma management in the continent. There will be around 40 experts in the panels, but the large audience of delegates from all over Africa will be encouraged to actively participate in the discussions as well.

The meeting will take place at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Accra.
All of us at WGPC look forward to having you with us in this important summit.

Sincerely,

S. Melamed, L. Herndon,
T. Shaarawy WGPC, the organizing sub-committee