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Read Issue 2 of the APAO 2027 Congress Newsletter to find out more.
This edition features a diverse range of scholarly work, from advances in gene therapy and artificial intelligence to international consensus and guidelines, as well as detailed mechanistic reviews across multiple subspecialties.
Dr. Bradley Straatsma, awardee of the APAO Jose Rizal International Medal 2003, passed away at the age of 98. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.
The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) is honored to receive the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), to be presented at the AAO 2026 Opening Session this October.