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Upcoming International Events

India: Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2025)

Start
3. April 2025
End
6. April 2025

Location: New Delhi, India

APAO 2025 is scheduled to take place from April 3 to 6 in New Delhi, India at the India International Convention & Expo Centre. The event will host over 1,000 internationally renowned speakers and is expected to attract nearly 10,000 delegates. The event is scheduled to take place from April 3 to 6 in New Delhi, India at the India International Convention & Expo Centre. This congress will spotlight the latest advancements in eye care, with a focus on emerging trends, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches to tackling key challenges in ophthalmology. Attendees can look forward to extensive networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and access to groundbreaking research.

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Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2025)

USA: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS 2025)

Start
25. April 2025
End
28. April 2025

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

From April 25 to 28, 2025, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting is set to take place in Los Angeles, CA, USA, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This prestigious event serves as a leading platform for ophthalmic professionals to come together and explore the latest advancements in cataract and refractive surgery. Known for its comprehensive program, the ASCRS Annual Meeting brings together experts and practitioners to discuss state-of-the-art technologies, innovative surgical techniques, and groundbreaking scientific developments.

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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS 2025)

USA: Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology (ARVO 2025)

Start
4. May 2025
End
8. May 2025

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA

The ARVO Annual Meeting will take place from May 4–8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a focus on how vision research is being transformed by emerging technologies and data advancements. The event is the premier global event for eye and vision scientists, attracting professionals at all career stages, including students and those from related fields, to present cutting-edge research and collaborate on innovative solutions. Enhanced computing power is driving artificial intelligence and big data capabilities, while molecular innovations such as CRISPR, mRNA technologies, advanced imaging, virtual reality, and gene therapy breakthroughs are accelerating efforts to treat, cure, and ultimately prevent blinding eye diseases.

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Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology (ARVO 2025)

USA: ARVO 2025

Start
4. May 2025
End
8. May 2025

Location: Austin, USA, USA

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ARVO 2025

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