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Advance Registration Opens Posted on Nov 6, 2026 Save up to 20% on your APAO 2027 congress registration fee by signing up on or before February 25, 2027.

Issue 6 of the APAO 2027 Congress Newsletter Posted on Nov 3, 2026 Starting from this issue, our newsletter brings you highlights of the congress scientific program.

SOE to be Co-Sponsor of APAO 2027 Posted on Oct 29, 2026 To foster professional exchanges across continents, APAO 2027 is delighted to have our longtime friend from Europe, the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), as our co-sponsor.

2026 APAO LDP Master Class Highlights Posted on Oct 16, 2026 Watch highlights from the recent APAO Leadership Development Program Master Class in Auckland.

APAO Receives the AAO Distinguished Service Award Posted on Oct 13, 2026 We are honored to receive the AAO 2026 Distinguished Service Award!

More Exhibition Booths Available Posted on Oct 13, 2026 To meet overwhelming demand, we have added more booths to the Exhibition Hall. Please check the updated exhibition floor plan. Don’t miss this last chance to secure your spot!

The 16th Asia-Pacific Eye Care Week Posted on Sep 30, 2026 Check out the education materials along these two themes — (i) Leukocoria, and (ii) Check Your Vision in 3 Minutes: WHOeyes Public Vision Experience.

APJO July/August 2026 Issue Posted on Sep 28, 2026 The gut microbiota, which involves many probiotic strains, may exert profound influence on ocular health through immune modulation and metabolite signaling. This gut-eye connection may represent a paradigm shift, transforming ophthalmology from a tissue-centric discipline into a microbiome-aware, systems-based specialty.

Abstract Submissions Closed Posted on Sep 24, 2026 Thank you to everyone who has submitted abstracts to APAO 2027. You will be notified of the results by email in October.

Early Bird Registration Discounts Last Until October 12 Posted on Sep 24, 2026 Save up to 30% on your APAO 2027 Congress registration fee by registering on or before October 12, 2026.

Issue 5 of the APAO 2027 Congress Newsletter Posted on Sep 21, 2026 In this issue, Singapore Society of Ophthalmology President Prof. Marcus Ang extends his warm welcome to prospective attendees of APAO 2027.

Final Abstract Submission Deadline: SEP 23 Posted on Sep 16, 2026 The deadline for abstract submissions to APAO 2027 has been further extended to September 23, 2026 (23:59, GMT +8). Please log in to the Scientific Portal to submit your work.

Hotel Reservation Posted on Sep 14, 2026 A wide range of accommodation options is available within easy reach of the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec), the congress venue.

Leadership Development Program Class XVI Admissions Open Posted on Sep 10, 2026 Aspire to become a future leader in ophthalmology? The APAO Leadership Development Program offers excellent training. Express your interest to your APAO member society by October 5, 2026.

International Advisory Board Posted on Sep 9, 2026 Comprised of experts from world-renowned institutes, prestigious journals, and transnational organizations, the APAO 2027 International Advisory Board will help ensure that our scientific program meets the highest global standards.