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ASCRS 2026 Annual Meeting

April 10, 2026 - April 13, 2026

Washington, D.C.

Advancing Anterior-Segment Surgery Through Education & Innovation 

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting from April 10–13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This premier gathering offers over 300 hours of clinical education tailored to anterior-segment surgeons, including surgeons, technicians, practice managers and nurses.

Attendees can expect a rich program of main-stage symposia, workshops, skills-transfer labs, paper presentations, films, and posters — covering cataract, cornea, refractive, glaucoma and broader anterior-segment topics. The meeting also features a robust “Exhibit Hall” with 200+ exhibitors, showcasing the latest surgical technologies, devices and practice-management tools.

Additionally, on April 10, the event begins with a dedicated “Subspecialty Day” — where participants choose focused tracks (Cornea, Glaucoma, or Refractive) for in-depth, specialty-specific instruction.

Whether you're seeking hands-on training, the latest evidence-based techniques, or networking with leading experts and industry, ASCRS 2026 aims to elevate patient care and professional practice worldwide. 

More information → ASCRS 2026 Annual Meeting page 

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COPHy 2026: 17th Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology

March 20, 2026 - March 21, 2026

Krakow

Leading Debates in Eye Care — Krakow, Poland

The COPHy 2026 (17th Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology) is a major international medical conference taking place on 20–21 March 2026 in Krakow, Poland, at the Mercure Krakow Fabryczna City. It is part of the long-running COPHy series, which uniquely focuses on debates and controversies in ophthalmology, bringing together experts to discuss and evaluate conflicting clinical approaches through evidence-based dialogue.

The scientific program emphasizes innovations and contentious topics in fields such as retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, and glaucoma, where leading clinicians present opposing viewpoints followed by live discussions with experienced ophthalmologists. Time is allocated for interactive Q&A, fostering exchange between speakers and participants to help refine current practice and recommendations where data may be limited.

Designed for eye care professionals, researchers and clinicians, COPHy 2026 continues the congress’s tradition of challenging debates, networking, and cutting-edge clinical insights.

Official COPHy 2026 site — https://cophy.comtecmed.com/welcome-letter/

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Vision Expo 2026: A Unified Future for Eyewear & Eyecare

March 11, 2026 - March 14, 2026

Orlando, Florida

The new single‑annual edition of Vision Expo kicks off in Orlando

The Vision Expo — previously held twice yearly as separately named East and West shows — is changing format in 2026. Instead of two coast‑to‑coast events, the trade exhibition will become a single, consolidated gathering each year.

The first unified Vision Expo is scheduled for March 11–14, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This format — adopted following feedback from exhibitors, attendees, and industry partners — aims to streamline planning and resources, reduce travel burdens, and create a more powerful, concentrated experience for the optical community.

Organisers assert that the new Vision Expo will deliver “a more robust experience with expanded technology showcases, immersive activations, focused education and enhanced networking,” as well as serve as the definitive annual hub for product launches, industry innovation, and business across eyecare, eyewear fashion, and vision‑technology sectors.

For full details — registration, exhibitors, education programmes and more — visit the official website: visionexpo.com 

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Glaucoma

American Glaucoma Society 2026 Annual Meeting

January 19, 2026 - January 22, 2026

Rancho Mirage, California

The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) 2026 Annual Meeting will be held from 19–22 February 2026 at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, California.

The conference — regarded as the leading gathering for glaucoma specialists — features a broad scientific programme including lectures, paper and poster sessions, clinical symposia, a Glaucoma Innovation Summit, and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest developments in glaucoma care.

Notably, the 2026 meeting will host the “Surgical Video Competition,” an opportunity for members to submit up to 3-minute surgical videos, the finalists of which will be presented and voted on during the conference.

The event brings together ophthalmologists, researchers, fellows and other eye-care professionals to share cutting-edge research, surgical advances, and clinical best practices — supporting AGS’s broader mission of improving glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. 

For more details and registration, see the official AGS meeting page: AGS 2026 Annual Meeting 


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Retina

Atlantic Coast Retina Club & Macula 2026

January 8, 2026 - January 10, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

The Annual Atlantic Coast Retina Club (ACRC) will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 and Friday, January 9, 2026. ACRC will feature unusual and challenging retinal case studies presented by fellows and residents on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and by faculty on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The Macula 2026 conference will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and features world-renowned invited speakers delivering talks on a wide range of clinically relevant topics.

For more information, please contact acrcmacula2026@medconfs.com.

Retina

Floretina 2025

December 4, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Florence, Italy

Reasons to attend Floretina 2025: 4098 participants, 1500 presentations, 450 free papers, 70 countries represented, 57 exhibiting companies. Once again, the program will cover surgical and medical retina, offering a stimulating array of plenary and parallel sessions, interaction with sponsors, and live surgery.

Cataract Refractive

UKISCRS 49th Annual Congress

November 12, 2025 - November 14, 2025

London, UK

Renowned Polish surgeon Professor Robert Rejdak will be giving this year's RIDLEY EYE FOUNDATION AWARD LECTURE -- Transforming ophthalmic care in times of crisis -- at the 49th Annual UKISCRS Congress in London.

Among the other must-see presentations by the program's formidable line-up of speakers are

Controversies from our international eye family; what are the Canadians doing?!
Josh Teichman, Clara Chan, Greg Moloney, Rosa Braga-Mele

The Perils of Old Age
Paul Ursell, Sandro Di Simplicio, Richard Blanch, Liz Tomlin, Andy Turnbull

Should Anterior Segment surgeons perform pars plana approach surgery?
Debate - Louisa Wickham v Josh Teichman

Technology and innovations – to UKISCRS and beyond!
Sally Ameen, Clara Chan, Greg Moloney, Nizar Din, Rosa Braga-Mele

and much more!

ESCRS 2025

September 12, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Copenhagen, Denmark

The ESCRS 2025 Congress will take place from September 12-16 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This major event for cataract and refractive surgeons will offer an extensive scientific program, including presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities.

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EURETINA 2025

September 4, 2025 - September 7, 2025

Paris, France

EURETINA 2025 will be held in Paris, gathering retina specialists from around the world. This event offers a dynamic program with expert-led sessions, workshops, and scientific presentations, focusing on the latest advancements in retinal diseases and treatments.

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ASCRS 2025

April 25, 2025 - April 28, 2025

Los Angeles, CA

The ASCRS Annual Meeting, held from April 25–28, 2025, in Los Angeles, is a premier event for advancing anterior segment surgery. It offers comprehensive educational programs including symposia, workshops, and skills labs for surgeons, practice managers, and other professionals.

COPHy 2025

April 4, 2025 - April 5, 2025

Seville, Spain

The 16th Annual Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy 2025) will take place on April 4-5, 2025, in Seville, Spain. This prestigious event will continue its tradition of fostering debates on controversial topics in ophthalmology.

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