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A Surgical Safety Net for Glaucoma Patients

The AGS Cares program matches patients in need with volunteer surgeons across the United States.

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  • Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

  • March 1, 2026

  • 3 min

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    AGS Cares connects underserved glaucoma patients with volunteer surgeons across the United States.

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    The program provides up to $1,500 per eye for surgical costs, covering various expenses.

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    More than 400 volunteer surgeons are currently part of the AGS Cares initiative.

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    Nearly 300 surgeries have been performed through the AGS Cares program since its inception.

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    Physicians can easily refer patients or enroll as volunteers via the AGS Cares website.

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A Surgical Safety Net for Glaucoma Patients

  • by Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

  • March 1, 2026

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