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Meet the Local Organizing Committee Posted on Jul 8, 2025 A dedicated team from Hong Kong is getting ready to create an unforgettable congress experience for delegates from all over the world. Check out their faces on the Organizing Committee website and say hello when you see them at APAO 2026!

APAO YouTube Channel Launched Posted on Jul 4, 2025 We are excited to launch the  official APAO YouTube channel, your new destination for  Award Lectures,  Congress highlights, curated content from APAO activities, and much more.

Invitation for English and Chinese Abstracts Posted on Jul 2, 2025 APAO 2026 is inviting abstract submission in both English and Chinese. Deadline: September 1, 2025.

APJO May/June Issue 2025 Posted on Jun 27, 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.

Issue 2 of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter Posted on Jun 25, 2025 Check out the latest announcements about the APAO 2026 Congress in Issue 2 of our newsletter!

In Memory of Prof. Mark O. M. Tso (1936 – 2025) Posted on Jun 23, 2025 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.

Apply for Travel Grants to Attend APAO 2026 in Hong Kong Posted on Jun 18, 2025 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.

Subscribe for APAO Congress Newsletter Posted on May 28, 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!

Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors Posted on May 13, 2025 The Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus for the APAO 2026 Congress is now available.

Follow Us on LinkedIn Posted on May 12, 2025 APAO is now on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for our latest updates!

Call for Abstracts Posted on May 8, 2025 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.

APAO 2026 Open for Registration Posted on May 7, 2025 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!

APAO International Fellowship Program Call for Applications Posted on May 1, 2025 Application for the APAO International Fellowship Program is open from now until June 30, 2025.

APJO March/April Issue, 2025 Posted on Apr 28, 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.

Video-On-Demand Available Until June 30 Posted on Apr 25, 2025 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.