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The Ukrainian journal Ophthalmology and publications by UGS members in professional journals and the press.

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World Glaucoma Week in Ukraine: Key Updates

According to the World Glaucoma Association (WGA), there are approximately 78 million patients with glaucoma worldwide. It is projected that this figure could rise to 112 million by 2040. Raising public awareness about the risks of the disease—particularly by improving diagnostics to identify individuals with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)—and enhancing the quality of medical care are key factors in improving treatment outcomes and reducing disability.

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Updated Glaucoma Guidelines from the European Glaucoma Society: Key Highlights of the 6th Edition (2025)

Glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide, and its effective management depends largely on the timely implementation of modern, evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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Glaucoma 2025. All-Ukrainian expert panel

As part of World Glaucoma Week, an educational event, "All-Ukrainian expert panel: glaucoma 2025", was held in Kyiv on 14 March and broadcast across Ukraine.

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World Glaucoma Week in Ukraine: a modern view of the problem

Glaucoma is a chronic disease that, without timely diagnosis and treatment, can lead to irreversible blindness. In its early stages it progresses without symptoms.

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From ocular hypertension to primary open-angle glaucoma: European approaches to therapy (EGS, 2014–2018)

Glaucoma has been shown to belong to the group of neurodegenerative diseases affecting the visual system. Today it is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

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All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference of ophthalmologists: news, challenges and prospects in the treatment of eye diseases

On 12–13 September, the All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference of ophthalmologists was held in Vinnytsia, marking the 80th anniversary of the Ophthalmological Society of Ukraine.

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Glaucoma — a cause of incurable blindness that can be prevented

From 10 to 16 March the global ophthalmological community holds a range of events aimed at drawing public attention to glaucoma. Early detection of the disease gives patients a chance to preserve their sight.

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Glaucoma in focus: questions for the expert

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. In Ukraine more than 25,000 new cases are recorded every year, and glaucoma accounts for 40% of visual disability.

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