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.
Enjoy an early bird discount by registering on or before October 30, 2025!

Application for the APAO International Fellowship Program is open from now until June 30, 2025.

World sustainability in the field of ophthalmology is an important issue to address, as there is a significant opportunity for improvement. Climate change poses a severe global challenge, with consequences that include extreme weather events, rising sea levels and ecological disruptions.

Registered delegates for the past congress in New Delhi may now watch videos of the scientific sessions via APAO 2025 Video-On-Demand. Whether you missed a session or wish to revisit your favorite presentations, you may enjoy complimentary access to the recordings until June 30, using your Scientific Portal login.

Results of the 1st Asia-Pacific EyeCons21 and the 2nd Asia-Pacific Eye 100 (2025) have been announced. Congratulations to all the ophthalmologists on the lists!

Posted on Apr 8, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Tetsuro OSHIKA from Japan has assumed office as the President of APAO for the term of 2025-27.
As he takes up the new role, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Ava HOSSAIN from Bangladesh for her distinguished leadership over the past two years. Having passed the baton, she now serves on the Council as our Immediate Past President.

The 40th APAO Congress has successfully concluded with the enthusiastic participation of over 13,500 individuals from 76 countries and regions. We sincerely thank all the speakers and attendees for your incredible contribution and support!
To revisit the memorable moments of the Congress, please explore the APAO 2025 Online Album.