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