 The NUH Team lead by Dr Jovina See which did eye screening during the 1st WGD
The Glaucoma Patients Association (Singapore) or GPAS has become the leading national glaucoma patient group in Singapore since its inception in November 2007. The association is dedicated to bring greater understanding of glaucoma to the patient, the caregiver and the community we live in.
This is a patient initiated group formed to enable patients to understand and cope with their glaucoma through the sharing and pooling of our common knowledge and personal experiences. It provides support to patients who are undergoing difficult adjustments as the disease progresses. Its main objective is to help glaucoma patients together with the caregivers, to lead their lives to the best. Glaucoma is a silent (asymptomatic) progressive disease of the optic nerve and life long maintenance is required to prevent the disease from progressing. Our opinion is: it is difficult for the patient to handle this disease alone without peer group support. Issues have to be discussed in the open. It is well known that many patients coping with the disease for years are not managing well and do not understand the treatment. |  The NUH-GPAS WGD Forum held at the Giving Place at the CENTRAL
The GPAS has conducted more than 10 sharing sessions for glaucoma patients in both english and mandarin. The most significant event was the 1st World Glaucoma Day Forum held in March 2008 where more that 350 people attended and received special mention by the World Glaucoma Organisations (WGA and WGPA).
GPAS is supported by the National University Hospital (Department of Ophthalmology) and the Singapore Women's Association. As a national organisation, membership is open to all patients in Singapore irregardless where they receive their glaucoma treatment and followup. Glaucoma is a progressive degenerative disease and managing it is a life-long pursuit. Talking with people who share some of your concerns can be very helpful. Understanding the basics of glaucoma is the first step to protecting your vision. Nearly half of those with glaucoma do not know they have the disease.
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