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Issue 10 of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Check out the latest highlights of the congress in Issue 10 of our newsletter!

Presenters’ Guidelines

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

The presenters’ guidelines for APAO 2026 are now available.

Online Speaker Ready Room

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

The online speaker ready room is open. Until February 2, 2026, 23:59 (Hong Kong Time, GMT+8), you can access it via the Congress system and upload your PowerPoint presentation files.

Wet Lab Courses

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

Strengthen your hands-on ophthalmic skills by joining our wet lab! Limited seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meet Our Star-Studded Invited Faculty

Posted on Dec 31, 2025

Explore the profiles of our invited faculty members and check out their presentation topics on our newly launched web page.

Issue 9 of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter

Posted on Dec 30, 2025

In this issue, we introduce a plethora of scientific events, including the topics and abstracts of two important award lectures and details about our upcoming wet lab courses .

De Ocampo Lecture by Prof. Haotian Lin

Posted on Dec 24, 2025

Jose Rizal International Medal Lecture by Prof. Jorge L. Alio

Posted on Dec 23, 2025

APAO 2026 Warns Against Fraudulent Website

Posted on Dec 22, 2025

The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) would like to alert delegates, exhibitors, and the public to a fraudulent website which claims to represent the APAO 2026 Congress.
Below are screenshots of the fraudulent website:

Please note that the official website of the APAO 2026 Congress is https://2026.apaophth.org/ and the official website of the organizer is https://apaophth.org/. Registered delegates and exhibitors are reminded to safe-keep their login credentials. Do not provide any personal or financial information to any unverified parties.

Scientific Program Schedule

Posted on Dec 22, 2025

The program schedule of the APAO 2026 Scientific Program is now available.

Satellite Congress @Phnom Penh

Posted on Dec 15, 2025

The 4th APAO Satellite Congress, in conjunction with the 23rd Cambodian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Annual Congress, took place in Phnom Penh on December 5, 2025. Explore the event album here!

Eye Care Exhibition Grand Opening

Posted on Dec 12, 2025

The Grand Opening Ceremony of the APAO Eye Care Exhibitions series was held with great success at the CUHK Eye Centre, Hong Kong Eye Hospital on November 22, 2025. Visit our online album to experience the vibrancy of the day!

Issue 8 of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter

Posted on Dec 11, 2025

In this issue, the College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong extends a warm welcome to all APAO delegates.

APAO Women in Ophthalmology International Fellowship Program Open for Application

Posted on Dec 8, 2025

Female ophthalmologists aged below 40 from developing countries affiliated with APAO may apply by January 31, 2026.

APJO November/December Issue 2025

Posted on Dec 5, 2025

We are delighted to present the November/December 2025 issue. This final edition of the year features a wealth of contributions spanning key ophthalmic subspecialties, dedicated to advancing both clinical practice and research.