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ECMEC Claim

Posted on Mar 25, 2025

The 40th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, New Delhi, India 02/04/2025 – 06/04/2025 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 28.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

Guidelines Updated for Speakers and Session Chairs

Posted on Mar 21, 2025

Presenters at the APAO 2025 Congress, please read the updated guidelines to prepare for your sessions.

Issue 11 of the APAO Congress Newsletter

Posted on Mar 20, 2025

Check out the latest announcements about the APAO 2025 Congress in the March issue of our newsletter!

Online Speaker Ready Room Open Until March 31

Posted on Mar 11, 2025

The online speaker ready room for the APAO 2025 Congress is open until March 31. All speakers can conveniently upload their PowerPoint presentation files via the link e-mailed to them.
By uploading your materials before the Congress, you will skip the long waits at the on-site speaker ready room, which has limited capacity.

Join the APAO Fundraising Run to Support Our International Fellowship Program!

Posted on Mar 10, 2025

Join the “Run to New Delhi” under the 7th APAO Fundraising Run and make a difference to the further education of young ophthalmologists in the region. You can participate from anywhere in the world and simply upload your running records .

Applause for Eye Care Stalwarts

Posted on Mar 7, 2025

To recognize the contribution of dedicated ophthalmologists, scholars, and other individuals and organizations in enhancing eye care in their countries and/or the Asia-Pacific region, the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) is proud to present the Distinguished Service Awards and the Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Awards at the 2025 Congress. The full list of 42 awardees has been announced in the congress newsletter. Congratulations!

APAO-APOIS Imaging Competition 2025 Results

Posted on Mar 6, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the results of the APAO-APOIS Imaging Competition 2025: Dr. Komal Saluja has been selected as the top overall winner, while 17 other participants have won various awards across 9 categories. Visit the competition website to view all the award-winning entries!

Women in Ophthalmology Symposium

Posted on Mar 5, 2025

The Women in Ophthalmology Symposium will be held on April 4, 2025, as part of the 40th APAO Congress. All delegates are welcome to walk in.

Online Registration Closes on March 25

Posted on Mar 4, 2025

Online registration for the APAO 2025 Congress is closing on March 25, 2025 at 21:29 New Delhi Time (GMT+5:30) /23:59 Hong Kong Time (GMT+8).

Issue 10 of the APAO Congress Newsletter

Posted on Feb 28, 2025

Check out the latest announcements about the APAO 2025 Congress in the February issue of our newsletter!

APJO January/February Issue, 2025

Posted on Feb 14, 2025

The first issue of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (APJO) in 2025 features a wide range of topics, including two inaugural consensus articles in a planned series of similar articles for the year .

Scientific Program Schedule Available

Posted on Feb 13, 2025

The scientific program schedule of the APAO 2025 Congress is now available. Check out the “Program at a Glance” table and details of the international sessions on our website.

Wet Lab Courses Open for Enrollment

Posted on Feb 12, 2025

Limited slots for Wet Lab Courses at the APAO 2025 Congress are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Congratulations to Our Travel Grant Winners!

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

Ten up-and-coming ophthalmologists planning to attend APAO 2025 have been selected for the Prof. Yasuo Tano Travel Grants, while five will be awarded the Young Ophthalmologists Travel Grants. Congratulations!

Issue 9 of the APAO Congress Newsletter

Posted on Jan 27, 2025