Dr Yasmine El Sayedis a Professor of Ophthalmology at Cairo University and serves as a Consultant Glaucoma Surgeon at Watany Eye Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. Her academic contributions include numerous research publications on both adult and pediatric glaucoma, as well as authorship of several books in the field. She is an active board member of the Egyptian Society of Glaucoma (ESG), the Egyptian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (EAPOS), and the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery (ISGS

Dr. Damrong Wiwatwongwana is the Academic Chair of the Thai Glaucoma Society and a faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology. He has completed 2 clinical fellowships, Glaucoma and Oculoplastics and Orbital disease from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He has a special interest and extensive experience in minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery. He is currently involved in multi-centered research projects on MIGS in Thailand. He is also serving as the Head of the Ophthalmology undergraduate program and Head of the Oculoplastics Division at the Chiang Mai University.

Dr.Wang is an Assistant Professor at the Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago,before pursuing her glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.Dr. Wang has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and presented at over 20 national and international conferences, is a peer reviewer for several journals including Ophthalmology Glaucoma and BMC Ophthalmology, and was awarded several awards focused on both research as well as patient care. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, trying new restaurants, and most of all – spending time with family and friends.

Dr Saurabh Vermais an Retina Specialist currently serving as a Assistant professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. With a robust academic foundation, he has contributed over 50 research publications to high-impact, indexed journals, focusing on advancing surgical and medical retina. Beyond clinical practice, he is deeply committed to medical education and research, regularly leading teaching initiatives and investigating novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in vitreoretinal diseases.

Dr. Munkhtuya is the Senior Glaucoma Consultant at Gerel Eye Clinic, Mongolia. She graduated as an ophthalmologist from Mongolian Health Science University and completeda glaucoma fellowship at Aravind Eye Institute, India. She is a nationally recognised glaucoma specialist, clinician, and APGS board member.

Dr Sun serves Dr Sun serves in Eye & ENT hospital since 1984 graduated from Shanghai Medical University(merged into Fudan University in 2000) and focus on glaucoma clinical and research work. He received his PhD from Shanghai Medical University in 1990. Current Appointments: Chairman and professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science of Shanghai MedicalCollege, Fudan University, China Director of Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, China Professional Societies:President of Chinese Ophthalmology Society

Dr Sakaorat Petchyim is a Thai board-certified ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist, currently serving as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, in Bangkok, Thailand. She completed her glaucoma research fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and received her medical degree and ophthalmology training from Mahidol University in Bangkok.Dr Sakaorat Petchyim has been involved in research, education and clinical treatment related toglaucoma for more than 10 years. Her clinical focus includes complex and pediatric glaucoma surgery, angle-based procedures, and shunt implantation.

Dr Sun serves in Eye & ENT hospital since 1984 graduated from Shanghai Medical University(merged into Fudan University in 2000) and focus on glaucoma clinical and research work. He received his PhD from Shanghai Medical University in 1990. Current Appointments: Chairman and professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science of Shanghai MedicalCollege, Fudan University, China Director of Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, China Professional Societies:President of Chinese Ophthalmology Society

Prof.Dr. P. Sathyan, D.O., D.N.B.Director, Sathyan Eye Care Hospital | President, Glaucoma Society of India (2024-2026) Prof.Dr. P. Sathyan, with 32 years’ experience and former Chief at Aravind Eye Hospital, has performed 90,000+ surgeries and 20,000+ lasers. Trained at Bascom Palmer, Johns Hopkins, and New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. Awards: Most Promising Research (2001), Best Patient Care Project (AAO 2006), FICCI Healthcare Excellence (2010), Wagh Memorial, Best Paper (2017), Honorary FAICO (2024), Eminent Alumnus (2025), Dr.Sundareswaran Oration (2025), Dr. B.V. Bhat Oration (2025), IMA Appreciation, Tamil Nadu Govt Appreciation, Scroll of Honour (2022), ThreeBestRated Ophthalmologist. His waiting time model was studied by University of Michigan.

Dr. R. Venkatesh, a gold medalist in Ophthalmology from Annamalai University, completed his residency at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. He specializes in cataract and glaucoma, with particular expertise in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS). His research has played a key role in establishing the cost-effectiveness and clinical efficacy of MSICS, especially in resource-limited settings. He is a strong advocate for glaucoma family screening and has contributed significantly to developing technology-enabled community outreach models in ophthalmology.He has also played an active role in developing eye hospitals through LAICO across Asia and Africa, including the recent project at Cape Coast, Ghana.He is actively involved in training AOPs, ophthalmology residents, glaucoma fellows, and short-term trainees from across the globe in cataract surgical skills at Aravind. Dr. Venkatesh has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and 12 book chapters, and has presented widely at national and international scientific forums. His recognitions include the APAO Achievement Award (2018), IIRSI Film Festival Award (2019), and multiple honors at the ASCRS Film Festival, including runner-up awards in 2022 and 2023, and winner awards in 2024 and 2025. He is also the recipient of the ASCRS Foundation’s prestigious Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award for 2026. He serves on the IAPB Climate Change Working Group and is an advisory board member of EyeSustain. Dr. Venkatesh is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry, and also heads the Aravind Center for Eye Care Innovation (ACEi).

Dr. Amit Porwal is Head of Glaucoma at Choithram Netralaya, Indore, and serves as Member, Academic & Research Committee (Central Zone), AIOS, and Chairman, Scientific Committee, ISMSICS MP Chapter. Trained at JN Medical College, Belagavi, and Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, he has over 23 years of experience in glaucoma and cataract surgery, with special expertise in MIGS. He has delivered 900+ invited lectures and contributed 138+ scientific works. A recipient of multiple national and international awards, he has also held key editorial positions and leadership roles within AIOS and the Glaucoma Society of India.

Dr Vanita Pathak-Ray is a UK-trained ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist (at the University of Toronto, under Dr Ike Ahmed) and admitted as a fellow in glaucoma surgery by the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery. She currentlyserves as Director and Senior Consultant in Glaucoma at the Centre for Sight, Hyderabad, India. Her interests include MIGS, innovative surgery in advanced glaucomas, PACG, Plateau Iris Syndrome, Refractory Glaucomas, combined cataract and glaucoma surgery, and tube procedures. She is the first Indian Glaucoma specialist to perform MIGS (iStent, Hydrus, KDB) in open-angle glaucoma, as well asin angle-closure glaucoma. She has delivered several invited lectures and has numerous prize-winning presentations, notably on innovative glaucoma procedures, both at International and National meetings. She has been honoured as an ‘International Hero’ by the AIOS three consecutive times—in 2017, 2018, and 2019. She is currently a section editor for the Springer Nature journal, International Ophthalmology and has contributed chapters to five books. She is passionate about raising awareness of Glaucoma and hosts an annual CME event on World Glaucoma Day.

Dr Sunaric Mégevand is medical director of the Florissant Eye Centre and the Eye Research Centre A de Rothschild in Geneva, Switzerland. She is an experienced clinician and eye surgeon with particular focus on glaucoma surgery. She is actively involved in education at national and international levels; she served as president of the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) and is currently the chair of theFellowship committee at the European Glaucoma Society (EGS). She has initiated and leads the international Glaucoma and Myopia Project (GMP).

Steven L. Mansberger, M.D., M.P.H. is Chief of Ophthalmology, and Director of Glaucoma Services at Legacy Devers Eye Institute (DEI) in Portland, Oregon, USA. Dr. Mansberger was trained in ophthalmology at University of California, San Diego, and a glaucoma at DEI. He also earned an MPH in Biostatistics/Epidemiology. His research interests include glaucoma functional and structural testing, and general and ocular epidemiology. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has continuously funded his research for 27 years. He is on the Editorial Boards of Journal of Glaucoma and American Journal of Ophthalmology.He has authored over 325 journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts.

Associate Professor Manchima Makornwattana, M.D., is a distinguished glaucoma and cataract specialist who graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. She completed her ophthalmology residency and chief residency at Chulalongkorn, followed by glaucoma clinical and research fellowships at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary under Professors Robert Ritch and Jeffrey M. Liebmann. She currently serves as Assistant Rector for Planning at Thammasat University and has held multiple leadership roles in ophthalmology education and training. Dr. Makornwattana is actively involved in international ophthalmic organizations, research, and education, and is a co-founder of AECOM, promoting regional collaboration to improve eye care across Southeast Asia.

Loon Seng Cheeis Adjunct A/Prof Loon is the Head of Ophthalmology at Alexandra Hospital and a Senior Consultant in National University Hospital. He is also the cluster glaucoma subspecialty head. He specialises in performing laser and surgery for glaucoma, as well as complex cataract surgery. He also specialises in the epidemiology of eye diseases, using the research of eye disease in applying the latest technologies whilst ensuring safety and efficacy in treatment. He received his basic training in Singapore, with specialist degrees conferred from the National University of Singapore and Edinburgh. He underwent further fellowship and training in Sydney University, where he obtained a second Masters of Medicine (Merit) in Clinical Epidemiology. He is also keen in medical outreach, and has done medical mission work in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and Nepal with like-minded friends and colleagues. In 2011, he was conferred the Humanity Award by President Nathan for his work in medical mission work, which he has been doing for more than 18 years. He was conferred the inaugeral Master Clinician Award in 2023.

Dr. Lin is Co-Director of Research at the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco. He is former Director of Glaucoma Service and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco.He is author on over 275 publications. His areas of research interest include angle-closure glaucoma, anterior segment imaging, and glaucoma surgeries. He is on editorial boards for American Journal of Ophthalmology and Journal of Glaucoma. He has been funded as PI by the National Institute of Health, including as a PI for the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) study. He is past Executive VP for the World Glaucoma Association.

Dr.Li is an Associate Professor at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals, including Prog Retin Eye Res, Ophthalmology, and Cell Reports Medicine. He actively serves on the APJO Editorial Board and APGS Associate Advisory Board. Notably, Dr. Li is the first mainland Chinese recipient of the APAO Nakajima Award (2025), alongside the APAO Achievement and Best Scientific Paper Awards. Consistently ranked among Elsevier’s World’s Top 2% Scientists, he has delivered over 15 presentations at major international conferences like APAO, APGC, and WGC.

Leonard Yip is a Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. He is also Adjunct Associate Professor, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University and Adjunct Assistant ProfessorYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.He is a past President of the College of Ophthalmologists, Singapore and Glaucoma Association of Singapore. He completed his Fellowship in Glaucoma with the University of British Columbia, Canada at the Eye Care Centre, Vancouver (2005-2006)

Graham A Lee is Professor Graham Lee is an ophthalmologist and Professor at the University of Queensland. Dual-fellowship trained in Glaucoma and Cornea & External Diseases (Moorfields, London), he specializes in complex glaucoma management and advanced corneal conditions. A prolific researcher with over 140 peer-reviewed publications, he also founded the International Ophthalmology Portal. Professor Lee is a dedicated global mentor, supporting surgical programs across Southeast Asia and Nepal. His leadership includes past Queensland Education Chair, Queensland, and his excellence in teaching has been recognised with awards and named lectures, including the 2024 Gillies Lecture.

Dr. Kyung Rim SUNG is Professor of Department of Ophthalmology at the Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of medicine. She was the director of Scientific Program of Korean Glaucoma Society, director of Scientific Program of Korean Ophthalmologic Society, Co-chair of Scientific program of 2021 Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress. She graduated Seoul National University, medical school and completed fellowship at Asan Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her research interests include pathogenesis of angle-closure glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation, glaucoma imaging, and basic research related to gliosis and glaucoma. She is the member of Glaucoma Research Society, National Academy of Medicine of Korea, Korean academy of Science and Technology. She received several worldwide renowned awards including the AAO achievement award and published 181 peer reviewed article in international journals.

Michael S. Kook, MD is a Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. Professor Kook is an internationally recognized speaker, clinician, and researcher, and has published extensively in numerous medical journals and books.Professor Kookhas been recognized with numerous scientific awards, including Senior Achievement Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2019), Asia-Pacific Association of Ophthalmology Achievement Award (2016), and American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award (2008), etc. Currently, Professor Kook serves on the Editorial Board of American Journal of Ophthalmology, Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, and Korean Journal of Ophthalmology.

Naris Kitnarong is an Associate Professor of Glaucoma and Deputy Headof the department of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He completed fellowships at the University of Tennessee, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and Heidelberg University. A pioneer in using anti-VEGF for neovascular glaucoma, his research focuses on glaucoma management and premium IOL outcomes. Beyond academia, Dr. Kitnarong leads the Siriraj Mobile Cataract Unit, providing surgical care to underprivileged populations across Thailand. He is deeply committed to ophthalmic education, overseeing residency and fellowship programs while advancing corporate social responsibility within the medical faculty.

Jin Wook Jeoung is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. He completed his internship, residency, and glaucoma fellowship at Seoul National University Hospital. His research focuses on RNFL and ganglion cell imaging, glaucoma pathophysiology, risk factors, and genetics, with over 230 SCI-indexed publications. He currently serves as Director of International Affairs of the Korean Glaucoma Society and has held several leadership roles within the society. He has also contributed to the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress Program Committee and received multiple national and international academic awards.

Dr. Aboobakaris a clinician-scientist at Mass. Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School. The aim of her research is to leverage genomic knowledge to facilitate precision approaches to glaucoma diagnosis, risk stratification, monitoring, and treatment. This includes big data analyses using population and hospital-based biobanks, prospective clinical studies to identify novel biomarkers, and lab-based studies to characterize disease mechanisms for glaucoma-associated genes. Her research is supported by an NIH K23 Clinician-Scientist Career Development Award, the Research to Prevent Blindness Career Development Award, and an American Glaucoma Society Young Clinician-Scientist Grant. She has been an invited speaker at multiple national and international meetings.

Megumi Honjo is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Tokyo, specializing in glaucoma. She is a leading expert in the mechanisms of elevated intraocular pressure and aqueous humor outflow, with profound clinical expertise in both pharmacological and surgical therapies. An influential leader in the field, Dr. Honjo serves as a Director of the Japan Glaucoma Society and the Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Surgery, and is a Delegate of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society.

Dr Ronnie George is senior Consultant in the Glaucoma department at SankaraNethralaya, and the Research Director of the organization. He si actively involved in teaching and research and has published 2 books over 200 articles. He is a past Associate Advisory Board member for the World Glaucoma Association and is past Secretary of the Glaucoma Society of India. He is a member of the Glaucoma Research Society and currently serves on the Education Committee of the World Glaucoma Association, the Editorial boards of the Journal of Glaucoma and the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

FangSeng Kheong is Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist at the International Specialist Eye Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 2007. Past President of Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society from 2022 to 2024 Founding member of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology since 2008 and being its Past President from 2013 to 2017. Past President and founding member of Malaysian Glaucoma Society from 2022 to 2024. Conferred Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia in October 2017. Elected Council member of the APAO since 2010. Chairman of the Young Ophthalmologist Standing Committee of the APAO since 2013. Organising Chairperson and Congress President of Asia Pacific Glaucoma Virtual Congress in June 2021 and APGC in August 2022

Dr Cynthia Yu-Wai-is a Group Leader and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and leads the Glaucoma and Therapeutics Lab and the UK Glaucoma BioResource at King’s College London. Her lab is focused on advanced therapeutics, implants and translational research. Dr Yu-Wai-Man has been awarded over £3 million in research funding over the last 5 years. She has received several prestigious awards as PI, namely the Rosetrees Translational Award (2026), MRC Transition Fellowship (2025), Heatley Prize and Medal (2022), MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2020), King’s Prize Fellowship (2019), MRC Confidence-in-Concept Grant (2016).

Prof. Haoyu CHEN is a professor of practice at the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests include AI, ocular trauma and medical education. Prof. Chen serves as an academic assessor, reviewer or external examiner for international research grants, PhD viva examinations and faculty promotions. He is an associate editor of Eye. He has published 248 articles, with an H-index of 47.Prof. Chen received APAO Senior Achievement Award, and Outstanding Ophthalmologist Award from the Chinese Ophthalmologist Association.

Nitika Beri Dr. Nitika Beri is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Glaucoma Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. She is a member of the Associate Advisory Board of the World Glaucoma Association. Her areas of interest include aqueous outflow dynamics, clinical and surgical management of glaucoma, with special focus onaqueous angiography-guided glaucoma surgery.She has received several International and National Awards for her work in research and has authored multiple indexed publications along with book chapters in the field of glaucoma.

Dr Bryan Ang is Deputy Head of the Glaucoma Service at the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr Ang’s clinical and research interest is in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). He is regularly invited to speak at regional and international meetings, and his surgical techniques in various MIGS have won multiple awards, including1st and 2ndPrize at the World Glaucoma Congress, and Best Video at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. To date, Dr Ang has published more than 70 scientific papers and holds multiple competitive grants focusing on glaucoma surgery and diagnostics.

Dr. Jella An is Professor of Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Fellowship Director at the Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, USA. Her clinical expertise includes micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, sustained-release drug delivery, and complex cataract and glaucoma care. She serves as principal investigator for multiple clinical trials and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. An internationally invited speaker and committed educator, Dr. An focuses on advancing safer, earlier glaucoma treatment while mentoring the next generation of glaucoma specialists through rigorous clinical training and research mentorship.

Prof Carol Cheung is a Professor at Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her main research interests are ocular imaging and oculomics. She has been working in the field for nearly 20 years, focusing on development and application of state-of-the-art image analysis techniques, including artificial intelligence, for studying diabetic retinal disease, glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease. Her research leverages on cutting-edge AI and has resulted in enhancing our understanding of these diseases and providing novel solutions to improve “Eye Health” and “Brain Health” through early detection, timely treatment, and preventive healthcare. She has authored over 350 research articles, with an H-index of 92 and citations >32,470.

Dr. Noel Chan graduated from the medical school of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) with first class honors and Kan Tong Po Gold Medal for Medical Studies in 2006. She completed her ophthalmology residency and subspecialty training in Hong Kong Eye Hospital and obtained her FRCSEd(Ophth) in 2012 and FHKAM(Ophth) in 2013 followed by her overseas training in the United States. Dr. Chan sub-specializes in neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma as well as low vision. She is an international fellow of the North America Neuro-ophthalmology Society (NANOS) and Council member of Asia Neuro-ophthalmology Society (ASNOS) as well as External vice-president of Hong Kong Glaucoma Society. She is currently the Chief of Service of Department of Ophthalmology in Caritas Medical Center and Kowloon West Cluster of Hospital Authority in Hong Kong as well as Honorary consultant of the Department of Health. Academically, she serves as the Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as well as Clinical Skills Learning Center in CUHK.

ChungkwonYoo, MD, PhD is the Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Korea University College of Medicine. He is a director of planning for the Korean Ophthalmological Society and Korean Glaucoma Society, a glaucoma section editor for Korean Journal of Ophthalmology, and a member of Associate Advisory Board and Technology/Communication Committee for World Glaucoma Association. Prof Yoo has been involved in research, education and clinical treatment related to IOP fluctuations, Lifestyle and Glaucoma, Normal Tension Glaucoma, Glaucoma Surgery, MIGS and Imaging over 10 years. He is an internationally recognised speaker, clinician, and researcher, and has published extensively in numerous Ophthalmologyjournals and books.

Sng Chelvin Dr ABC is Director of the AAA and BBB at the University of CCC. He is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma/Burn and an Associate Professor of Surgery. Doctor ABC has been involved in research, education and clinical treatment related to tissue repair and chronic wounds for over 10 years. He is an internationally recognised speaker, clinician, and researcher, and has published extensively in numerous medical journals and books. Currently he is on the editorial board of “Wound Care”. He is extensively involved in national and international education related to wound treatment.

Kin Sheng Lim, MB ChB, MD, FRCOphth, is Professor of Glaucoma Studies at King’s College London and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at St Thomas’ Hospital. He directs the KCL Frost Eye Research Department and Ophthalmology research at St Thomas’ Hospital. His clinical and research work focuses on aqueous humour dynamics and glaucoma treatment, leading one of Europe’s only dedicated human aqueous dynamics laboratories.

Nakazawa Toru Toru Nakazawa received the Ph.D. degree in Ophthalmology in 2002. He spent the following three years at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary as the research fellow under the direction of Prof. Joan W Miller. Dr. Nakazawa has been a Professor and Chairman of Department of Ophthalmology at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine since 2011. His research interests have been focused on glaucoma, particularly studies related to neuroprotection. He has published more than 493 articles in board reviewed international journals.

Associate Professor Judy Ku is an internationally fellowship-trained Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgeon based in Brisbane, and an Honorary Clinical Professor at QUT. She completed glaucoma fellowship training at the Singapore National Eye Centre, followed by Cornea & External Eye Disease fellowship training at the University of Toronto. Her dual expertise enables a comprehensive approach to complex glaucoma and anterior segment disease. Dr Ku serves on advisory boards for MIGS and MIBS development and is actively involved in education. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, contributes as a reviewer, and has received multiple awards, including the ASCRS Best Presenter Award.

Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin (MBChB, MD, FRANZCO) is a Glaucoma Specialist at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, and Principal Investigator of the Ocular Fibrosis Research Unit at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (an institution ranked fourth globally in Ophthalmology Research). Her research focuses on novel treatment strategies for fibrotic eye diseases. Jennifer serves as Secretary of both the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society and Australian Vision Research. She was recently elected Co-Chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists’ Scientific Programme Committee. She is a Glaucoma Section Editor for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.

Dr. Poemen Chan is an Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and a specialist in glaucoma and cataract surgery. His research focuses on pre-glaucoma status, glaucoma, cost-effectiveness analysis, and medical education. He has published over 60 papers in index journals and secured more than HKD 10 million in research and teaching grants. He also holds key leadership roles in World Glaucoma Association (WGA), Asia Pacific Academy of ophthalmology (APAO), Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS), and Hong Kong Glaucoma Society. He was also a section leader and author of the 4th edition APGS guideline

Maria Cecilia D. Aquino, M.D., MMED(Ophthalmology) completed her residency training in Ophthalmology at University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila, Philippines. She was conferred Diplomate in Ophthalmology by the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology and Masters of Medicine in Ophthalmology by the National University of Singapore. She pursued Glaucoma Subspecialty fellowship program at National University Hospital (NUH), Department of Ophthalmology, Singapore. She is now part of the Glaucoma Unit of NUH, National University Health System, Singapore actively involved in providing clinical care and doing research on lasers &glaucoma devices.

Dr Bryan Ang is Deputy Head of the Glaucoma Service at the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. His clinical and research interests focus on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). He is an invited speaker at regional and international meetings, with award-winning surgical videos. He has published over 70 scientific papers and holds multiple competitive grants in glaucoma surgery and diagnostics.