In the present issue of the APJO, Xu and colleagues and Lia and associates have used the publicly assessable Global Burden of Disease and Injury Study 2021 database and extracted data of the trends and projections of the burden of visual impairment in Asia and of the global burden of blindness and vision loss among children and adolescents.
With deepest sorrow, we share the sad news of the passing of Prof. Mark O.M. Tso, former Treasurer of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), who is best remembered for his lifelong dedication to ophthalmic education.
Eligible candidates planning to attend APAO 2026 in Hong Kong may apply for our Prof. Yasuo Tano Travel Grants and/or Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Travel Grants until Sep 30, 2025.
The inaugural issue of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter has been released. Subscribe to receive useful information which will help you prepare for the Congress!
The APAO 2026 Congress is calling for abstracts from now until September 1, 2025. Interested ophthalmologists and visual scientists please read the submission guidelines for details.
Online registration for the 41st APAO Congress, to be held from February 5 to 8, 2026 in Hong Kong, China, is now open.
Enjoy an early bird discount by registering on or before October 30, 2025!
In the present issue of the APJO, Xu and colleagues and Lia and associates have used the publicly assessable Global Burden of Disease and Injury Study 2021 database and extracted data of the trends and projections of the burden of visual impairment in Asia and of the global burden of blindness and vision loss among children and adolescents.
Check out the latest announcements about the APAO 2026 Congress in Issue 2 of our newsletter!
With deepest sorrow, we share the sad news of the passing of Prof. Mark O.M. Tso, former Treasurer of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), who is best remembered for his lifelong dedication to ophthalmic education.
Eligible candidates planning to attend APAO 2026 in Hong Kong may apply for our Prof. Yasuo Tano Travel Grants and/or Young Ophthalmologists (YO) Travel Grants until Sep 30, 2025.
APAO 2026 is inviting abstract submission in both English and Chinese. Deadline: September 1, 2025.
The inaugural issue of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter has been released. Subscribe to receive useful information which will help you prepare for the Congress!
The Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus for the APAO 2026 Congress is now available.
APAO is now on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for our latest updates!
The APAO 2026 Congress is calling for abstracts from now until September 1, 2025. Interested ophthalmologists and visual scientists please read the submission guidelines for details.
Online registration for the 41st APAO Congress, to be held from February 5 to 8, 2026 in Hong Kong, China, is now open.