Memberships

APGS Membership is available under the following categories on payment of an annual membership fee:

  • Glaucoma Member – any ophthalmologist in active practice who has completed a Glaucoma Fellowship and/or whose work consists of at least 50% glaucoma. Prospective glaucoma members must supply a one page CV or a short biography, in addition to the form signed by the proposer/seconder. Thus, Glaucoma membership must be approved by the Board before it is confirmed.
  • Ophthalmic Member – any doctor working as an ophthalmologist in the country of residence of that doctor
  • Trainee Member – any medical practitioner participating in an ophthalmic vocational training program
  • Medical Member – any medical practitioner with an interest in glaucoma
  • Research Member – any person who is a vision scientist
  • Associate Member – any person who is an eye care worker who is not a medical practitioner
  • Corporate Member – any incorporated association wishing to support the objects of the Society
  • Honoured Member – any person nominated and elected as such by the Board for his/her contribution to the Society and/or to the preservation of vision in the region represented by the various Members


MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
  • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
  • APGS quarterly newsletter
  • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
  • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
  • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
  • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
  • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
  • Eligibility for awards and recognition


ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE


Glaucoma MemberAUD$60

Ophthalmic Member AUD$50

Trainee Member AUD$40

Medical Member AUD$20

Research Member AUD$20

Associate Member AUD$20

Corporate Member AUD$250

  • Glaucoma Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    A$60

    Any ophthalmologist in active practice who has completed a Glaucoma Fellowship and/or whose work consists of at least 50% glaucoma. Prospective glaucoma members must supply a one-page CV or a short biography, in addition to the form signed by the proposer/seconder. Thus, Glaucoma membership must be approved by the Board before it is confirmed.

    Please have your Bio/VC and Proper letter ready for uploading during your application process.


    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

    • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
    • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
    • APGS quarterly newsletter
    • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
    • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
    • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
    • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
    • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
    • Eligibility for awards and recognition
  • Opthalmic Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    A$50

    Any doctor working as an ophthalmologist in the country of residence of that doctor


    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

    • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
    • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
    • APGS quarterly newsletter
    • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
    • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
    • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
    • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
    • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
    • Eligibility for awards and recognition
  • Trainee Member
    Duration
    1 year
    Package price
    A$40

    Any medical practitioner participating in an ophthalmic vocational training program

     

    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 

    • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
    • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
    • APGS quarterly newsletter
    • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
    • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
    • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
    • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
    • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
    • Eligibility for awards and recognition
  • Medical Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    A$20

    Any medical practitioner with an interest in glaucoma

     

    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 

    • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
    • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
    • APGS quarterly newsletter
    • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
    • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
    • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
    • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
    • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
    • Eligibility for awards and recognition


  • Research Members
    Duration
    1 year
    Package price
    A$20

    Any person who is a vision scientist

     

    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 

    • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
    • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
    • APGS quarterly newsletter
    • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
    • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
    • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
    • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
    • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
    • Eligibility for awards and recognition


  • Associate Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    A$20

    Any person who is an eye care worker who is not a medical practitioner

     

    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 

    • A registration discount to attend the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress while your membership remains valid
    • Access to APGS online education platform with recordings of APGS webinar series and surgical videos
    • APGS quarterly newsletter
    • Access to APGS Online Communities to network and advance a specific area of knowledge
    • Free online access to the Journal of Glaucoma
    • Right to participate in the electoral process and the various committees of the APGS
    • Right to participate in the collaborative activities of the APGS with international affiliate societies and ophthalmic communities
    • Exciting and valuable professional networking opportunities
    • Eligibility for awards and recognition