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Tips on Writing an Award-Winning Abstract Posted on Aug 1, 2025 APAO 2026 is calling for abstracts until September 1, 2025. Pondering how to start your work? Dr. Ceren Ece SEMIZ has got some tips for you.

Issue 3 of the APAO 2026 Congress Newsletter Posted on Jul 30, 2025 Dive into the July issue of our newsletter for exciting updates on the APAO 2026 Congress!

Exhibitor Manual Posted on Jul 29, 2025 The Exhibitor Manual for APAO 2026 is now available for download.

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!