Annual meeting of the American Glaucoma Society 2021
The 2021 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting will be fully virtual, with live presentations taking place March 4 – 7, 2021.
For more information visit: https://www.americanglaucomasociety.net/ags-events/annual-meeting
The world is bright, save your sight!
World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) in order to raise awareness on glaucoma.
The 2021 theme reflects the hope that with regular testing, people continue to see the world around us: full of beauty, charm, and adventure. The world is bright, save your sight!
For more information visit: https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/
The 12th Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology: Europe (COPHy EU)
We are pleased to announce and invite you to attend the 12th Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology: Europe (COPHy EU), which will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, March 18-20, 2021.
COPHy EU Congresses have been held across Europe, including Prague, Barcelona, Istanbul, Budapest, Lisbon, Sorrento, Warsaw, Madrid, Athens and Dublin.
The COPHy EU program, returning to Lisbon in 2021, again will be devoted to evidence-based debates and discussions amongst session moderators, speakers and the audience, all of whom will examine and analyze the most relevant and controversial issues raised during the course of 2020 and 2021 within the field of ophthalmology.
For more information visit: http://cophy.comtecmed.com/
Annual Meeting of the Bulgarian Glaucoma Society
This year, the Bulgarian Glaucoma Society will organize its annual meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria.
For more information visit: https://www.bgsbg.net/bg/sym.html
APGS Masterclass on “How can OCT help your glaucoma clinic now and in future?”
Join the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society for their masterclass on the 20th of March, in which Prof. Ki Ho Park will cover the question: “How can OCT help your glaucoma clinic now and in future?”. The masterclass will be moderated by Prof. Tanuj Dada, and will start at 7 PM SGT (Singapore time).
For more information visit the APGS website here
European School for advanced studies in ophthalmology
The goals of this e-module are to identify the surgical indications and to train the participant to face the surgical pathologies of simple or high complexity in a correct and rational manner.
A particular module aiming to help the surgeon to highlight the essential elements to read the specific characteristics of a surgical pathology, to choose the most suitable surgical approach, to foresee and face possible difficulties and complications, and to manage the response to treatment.
Online application is open now. For more information visit: https://esaso.org/
The 125th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society
Join the Japanese Ophthalmological Society for their 125th Annual Meeting. This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, meaning there will be a physical meeting when government regulations allow this, as well as the opportunity to watch the content online, on-demand.
For more information visit the JOS congress website here .
2021 Virtual Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Join the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) for their 2021 virtual meeting which will take place from April 9-11, 2021.
For more information visit: https://aapos.org/meetings/annual-meeting
San Raffaele OCT & Retina Forum – Virtual Congress & live talk show
The 2021 San Raffaele OCT & Retina Forum will be held as a virtual congress on the following dates:
April 9, 2021 | 05:30-8:00 PM
April 16, 2021 | 05:30-8:00 PM
April 23, 2021 | 05:30-8:00 PM
For more information visit: https://www.octforum2021.eu/
Stay tuned for the 4th WGA Global Webinar
For the recordings of our previous Global Webinars visit our website here
Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due to the pervasive spread of the virus, in addition to limitations on the venue capacity and strict travel restrictions in place by worldwide governments and our members’ universities and institutions, the Board of Trustees has decided to move the ARVO 2021 Annual Meeting to a fully virtual event. The health, safety and well-being of the ARVO global community continues to be our highest priority.
During these challenging times, we feel it is critical to continue to provide a forum in which scientific research can proceed and be shared globally. ARVO is focused on providing a robust and meaningful scientific exchange in a virtual format to help ensure the health and safety of all. A virtual event allows for an expanded reach of the Annual Meeting to more people than ever, in real-time and asynchronously, with live chats that encourage meaningful dialogue.
The ARVO 2021 Annual Meeting Registration is open now.
For more information visit: https://www.arvo.org/annual-meeting/
European School for advanced studies in ophthalmology
The goals of this e-module are to identify the surgical indications and to train the participant to face the surgical pathologies of simple or high complexity in a correct and rational manner.
A particular module aiming to help the surgeon to highlight the essential elements to read the specific characteristics of a surgical pathology, to choose the most suitable surgical approach, to foresee and face possible difficulties and complications, and to manage the response to treatment.
Online application opens mid February. For more information visit: https://esaso.org/
Stay tuned for the 5th WGA Global Webinar
For the recordings of our previous Global Webinars visit our website here
Annual congress of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The 2021 Congress of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists will be held at the ACC, Liverpool, from 24 – 27 May. It is the College’s intention to run a hybrid event of physical and virtual elements, enabling us to run it full virtually if government advice necessitates.
For more information click here
European School for advanced studies in ophthalmology
The goals of this module are to identify the surgical indications and to train the participant to face the surgical pathologies of simple or high complexity in a correct and rational manner.
A particular module aiming to help the surgeon to highlight the essential elements to read the specific characteristics of a surgical pathology, to choose the most suitable surgical approach, to foresee and face possible difficulties and complications, and to manage the response to treatment.
Online application opens on March 29, 2021. For more information visit: https://esaso.org/
9th World Glaucoma E-Congress
WGC-2021 Beyond Borders will offer educational exchanges, scientific news, and best practice updates. The congress will cover topics from basic science and genetics of glaucoma, to the latest developments in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. It will be virtually hosted by the Japan Glaucoma Society (JGS).
33rd Annual Meeting of Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary International Meeting of Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
We are cautiously optimistic about holding an in-person 33rd APACRS and SNEC 30th Anniversary Joint Meeting from 29–31 July 2021 at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre and are starting preparations for it.
There is no equal or better substitute for an in-person meeting as it provides the most conducive setting and opportunities for delegates and industry partners to effectively and quickly share the latest knowledge and developments in ophthalmology.
The APACRS is committed to hosting an in-person meeting in Singapore safely should international travel and government restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic allow. As the situation remains very fluid at this time, we will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore in July 2021!
For more information visit: http://apacrs-snec2021.org/
36th APAO Congress
The 36th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress will be held in conjunction with the 12th Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO) Annual Scientific Meeting, from August 2-5, 2021, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Themed “Connect and Collaborate”, the APAO 2021 Congress will focus on the sharing of revolutionary treatments and surgical techniques for major eye diseases. Combining our extensive experience and professional collaboration among the members, we will explore more groundbreaking discoveries of ophthalmic practices in the Asia-Pacific region.
For more information visit: https://2021.apaophth.org/
5th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress
In light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Local Organising Committee and Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society Board Members have agreed that rescheduling the 5th Asia Pacific Glaucoma Congress to 13 – 15 August 2021 will enable us to provide the experience that our delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors expect and deserve in a safe environment.
We remain excited to host you in Kuala Lumpur in 2021 the 5th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress in conjunction with the 11th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO).
For more information visit: https://apgc2020.org
39th Congress of the ESCRS
Join the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons for its 39th Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
For more information visit: https://www.escrs.org/
EURETINA 2021 Virtual
Join the European Society of Retina Specialists for its 2021 virtual meeting, taking place from September 10-12, 2021.
For more information visit: https://www.euretina.org/euretina-virtual-meeting-2021/
The 32nd Meeting of the Japan Glaucoma Society (JGS)
Join the Japanese Glaucoma Society for their 32nd Annual Meeting.
For more information visit the JGS website here .
Third Advances in Glaucoma Research and Clinical Science Meeting – Online
Registration open from March 1, 2021
The Advances in Glaucoma Research and Clinical Science meeting is designed around the New Concepts in Glaucoma book series whose mission is to allow us to consolidate new information and hold forth on speculation in glaucoma. It does so in both the basic sciences and clinical sciences. It is our hope that this consolidation of hypotheses and theories, along with the identification of new information and new speculation will propel us toward a more rapid cure for glaucoma.
The annual meeting will be built upon this mission by facilitating discussion/interaction and further dissemination of ideas and current research. Join an internationally acclaimed faculty in Cyberspace and improve your ability to treat glaucoma based on new research findings, medical and device developments.
For more information visit: https://www.newconceptsinglaucoma.com/congress/agrcs2021-online/
23rd European Association for Vision and Research (EVER) Congress
The European Association for Vision and Eye Research – EVER is delighted to bring you the 23rd EVER Congress, which will be held from September 24th to 26th, 2020, in Nice, France.
The European Association for Vision and Eye Research, EVER, is a non-profit organization, whose aim is to encourage research and dissemination of knowledge in ophthalmology and visual sciences, by means of meetings, publications, and exchange of information.
The EVER Congress provides an umbrella for all the other ophthalmological societies and a unique and excellent place for networking.
Delegates will be involved in a three-day intense scientific program, including SIS, Courses, Keynote lectures, Young Investigator’s sessions, Rapid-fire presentations, Poster sessions, and many more.
Looking forward to welcoming you in Nice!
For more information visit: http://www.ever2020.org/
European School for advanced studies in ophthalmology
The goals of this module are To review and discuss with the participants the diagnosis as well as the medical, laser and surgical management of glaucoma, with a focus on the well-being of individual patients.
Participants are expected to increase their knowledge, enhance their clinical judgement and improve their surgical skills.
Online application opens on July 19, 2021. For more information visit: https://esaso.org/
The 6th Asia-Pacific Tele-Ophthalmology Society Congress
Join the Asia-Pacific Tele-Ophthalmology Society for their 6th congress, on November 5-6, 2021, in Bangkok, Thailand. Abstract submission and registration will open in March.
For more information visit the APTOS website here
The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in November as they re-create the Academy’s annual meeting in New Orleans. From highlighting clinical pearls and the latest research, to making new connections and learning new techniques we look forward to bringing our community together, where all of ophthalmology meets®.
For more information visit: https://www.aao.org/annual-meeting
European School for advanced studies in ophthalmology
This is a quite new and, for many ophthalmologists, an unknown subspecialty, with a raising demand from patients. ESASO offers an academically strong program, in order to improve the ophthalmic plastic surgery field in the world.
Online application opens on August 30, 2021. For more information visit: https://esaso.org/
European Society of Ophthalmology
The European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) is made up of 44 national member societies in geographical Europe organising the biennial SOE Congress as well as awarding educational grants, organising the EuLDP programme, sponsoring lectures for clinicians and scientists across Europe and forming the SOE Young Ophthalmologists.
For more information on the 2021 congres, visit: https://soe2021.soevision.org/
Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society
The APVRS Congress provides an academic platform for the vitreoretinal specialists to keep abreast of the latest advancement and development in the field, to network, and to foster collegiality and friendship. We are confident that the 14th APVRS Congress will allow you all to gain invaluable insight into the latest significant discoveries and innovations in the vitreoretinal field.
For more information visit: http://2021.apvrs.org/
European School for advanced studies in ophthalmology
The goals of this module are to review, with the most updated information, some key areas in the results and complications management of most cataract and intraocular refractive surgical techniques.
Online application opens on September 21, 2021. For more information visit: https://esaso.org/
Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology: Asia-Australia (COPHy AA)
The COPHy AA organizing committee has kept a watchful eye on the public health sphere. As the safety and well-being of all of COPHy AA’s participants, faculty and staff are our highest priority, we believe it is best to postpone the upcoming COPHy AA meeting, which was scheduled to take place January 29-30, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The face-to-face Bangkok edition of COPHy AA will take place on February 17-19, 2022.
For more information visit: http://cophyaa.comtecmed.com/
35th Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology
The 35th Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology will be organized by the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology and the Argentine Council of Ophthalmology from April 13-16, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
For more information visit: https://paao2022.com/
The 33rd Meeting of the Japan Glaucoma Society (JGS)
Join the Japanese Glaucoma Society for their 33rd Annual Meeting.
For more information visit the JGS website here .
