Welcome to the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society

A Message from the President

Welcome to the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society website.  Since the Society was founded in 1982, its members have worked to carry on the ethical and moral values of our namesakes, Dr. Paul Chandler and Dr. W. Morton Grant.

 A key focus of our members is the continuing effort to prevent blindness from glaucoma through innovative research, development of clinical applications of scientific knowledge, and raising public awareness of glaucoma.

Initial members of the Society were fellows who trained directly under Drs. Chandler and Grant.  Current (and future) members include ophthalmologists in subsequent generations of Chandler and Grant fellows which fosters our ability to carry on the principles started by these two remarkable physicians. For those trained under the lineage of Drs. Chandler or Grant, we invite you to JOIN US!

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Stein, MD, MS

Joshua D. Stein, MD, MS | President

UPCOINGEVENTS

CGGS members, their guests, and sponsored Fellows are invited to attend the CGGS Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. The meeting is held in conjunction with the AGS Annual meeting, scheduled for February 26 through March 2 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The CGGS annual meeting, held at the prestigious Cosmos Club, a venue renowned for its history, elegance, and welcoming ambiance, promises to be a highlight for members and guests.

The evening program includes: A brief business meeting; the tradition-rich “Glass of Wine with Chandler and Grant” discussion; the announcement of the 2024 David Epstein, MD Clinician-Scientist Award Recipient; a special presentation by a CGGS member sharing an intriguing personal hobby, sport, or passionate interest*.

*Calling on CGGS Members!  If you are inclined to share with us your own story about a personal hobby, sport, or passionate interest— whether lifelong or something you’ve taken up more recently, maybe during a summer break or the Covid pandemic—we would love to hear about it!  

DAVID L. EPSTEIN CLINICIAN-SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD 

The CGGS created this award to honor

Dr. Epstein, who is widely considered to be one of the most influential leaders in the world of glaucoma and glaucoma research over the past 40 years. The award is a small way to honor his commitment to the scientific understanding and cure of glaucoma through the support of promising clinician-scientists in research environments. As Joel Schuman, MD, past-president, CGGS, once wrote in a tribute to Dr. Epstein, his “greatest legacy is the army of clinician-scientists whom he inspired throughout his years.”   Continue reading.