These guidelines will help Neonatologists, Paediatricians, Ophthal- mologists and the Paediatric Ophthalmologists to undertake screening and timely referral of infant with this sight threatening disease.

To achieve success in reaching the common goal the referring physician or primary care doctor and the screening and treafing ophthalmologist should be well-versed with the grading, referral criteria and the follow up plan of these patients. The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka with the collaboration of the College of Physicians of Sri Lanka have initiated the process in this regard.

Glaucoma Interest Group of College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka decided to initiatea handbooks as a guideline for ophthalmology residents and medical officers to enhancegood clinical practices in diagnosis and management of Glaucoma.