Track Important Ophthalmology Conferences in 2026

Written By : Swapnil Sharma Published On 2026-01-10T10:00:00+05:30 | Updated On 10 Jan 2026 10:00 AM IST

India accounts for over 20% of the global blind population and has the highest number of blind children worldwide. Clear vision is a fundamental aspect of life, essential for education, daily activities, and overall well-being. Nevertheless, millions are at risk of losing this vital sense due to diseases that, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible blindness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 80% of visual impairments are preventable or treatable with timely interventions. Professional ophthalmology conferences continue to advance amid rapid technological and scientific progress, helping to prevent eye disorders to some extent. These conferences remain crucial for ongoing education and clinical improvement. The international and national ophthalmology community is thus preparing for a year of high-impact scientific meetings, collaborating with ophthalmologists, eye surgeons, optometrists, vision care experts, retina specialists, glaucoma experts, corneal and refractive surgeons, paediatric ophthalmologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, ophthalmic researchers, academics, postgraduate students, and developers from the optical industry and technology sectors. In India and globally, the 2026 scientific discussions will highlight the latest breakthroughs in areas such as:

Eye Diseases & Disorders - glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment
Innovations in LASIK, intraocular lenses, and refractive surgeries
Early detection through screening, lifestyle recommendations, and protective measures can prevent vision loss.
Orbital and Eyelid Disorders include ptosis, orbital cellulitis, and tumors.
Infectious Eye Diseases such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, and endophthalmitis
Ocular Trauma includes mechanical injuries, burns, and foreign body penetrations etc
Geriatric Eye Care
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Artificial Vision including bionic eyes and neural implants, Retinal Implants
Regenerative Ophthalmology explores stem cell therapy, gene editing, and tissue engineering
Ophthalmic Imaging Devices such as fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography
Ocular Immunology - autoimmune disorders

The 2026 Ophthalmology Scientific Sessions will bring together eye care professionals, experts, researchers, and decision-makers from academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and medical institutions across India and worldwide to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration, serving as a platform for translating research into real-world clinical practice and improving patient care. Below is an overview of the 2026 conference calendar, highlighting significant ophthalmology events in India and worldwide (Table 1).

Table 1: Comprehensive List of Ophthalmology Conferences Worldwide and in India

S.No	Conference	Dates	Location
Ophthalmology Conferences 2026- Global
1.	Ophthalmology Conference 2026 Global Webinar – Research Summit	29^th January, 2026	Virtual Conference
2.	Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress 2026- College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong (COHK) in conjunction with the 37th Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium	5^th – 8^th February, 2026	Hong Kong, China
3.	EURETINA Special Focus Meeting on Artificial Intelligence in Retina	6^th – 7^th March 2026	London, UK
4.	ISOO Rio 2026 – International Society of Ocular Oncology	17^th – 21^st March 2026	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
5.	4th Edition of International Ophthalmology Conference (IOC) 2026	23^rd – 25^th March, 2026	Singapore
6.	The 130th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society (JOS) 2026	9^th -12^th April 2026	Fukuoka, Japan
7.	2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium	17^th – 19^th April, 2026	Miami, Florida
8.	The Association for Research and Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)2026 Annual meeting	3^rd – 7^th May 2026	Denver, Colorado
9.	International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)/World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2026	26^th – 29^th June 2026	Prague, Czech Republic
10.	2nd International Conference on Ophthalmology and Vision Science (ICOVS-2026)	9^th -10^th July 2026	Frankfurt, Germany
11.	8th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress (APGC) 2026	24^th – 26^th July 2026	Singapore
12.	8th One Rb World Conference	12^th – 14^th September 2026	San Antonio, Texas
13.	26th Euretina Congress	1^st -4^th October 2026	Vienna, Austria
14.	American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026	9^th -12^th October 2026	New Orleans, Louisiana
15.	29th European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) Congress	15^th – 17^th October, 2026	Florence, Italy
16.	Global Ophthalmology & Vision Science Congress 2026 (GOVIS 2026)	26^th – 28^th October, 2026	Boston, Massachusetts
Ophthalmology Conferences 2026- India
17.	Ophthal Conclave 2026 - 8th Editon – An AIOS Collaborative Event	9^th -12^thJanuary, 2026	Mumbai, India
18.	India Ophthalmology Expo Exhibition & Conference on Ophthalmology Care Instruments & Consumables	10^th -12^th January 2026	Mumbai, India
19.	PhacoFestival2026 -The Art and Science of Ophthalmic Practice	16^th – 18^th January 2026	Bengaluru, India
20.	IIRSI Winter Conference (IIRIS 2026)	31^st January – 1^st February, 2026	Amritsar, India
21.	All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) is organizing its 84th Annual Conference (AIOC 2026)	12^th – 15^th March, 2026	Jaipur, India
22.	76th Annual Conference of the Delhi Ophthalmological Society	24^th – 26^th April 2026	New Delhi, India
23.	36th Annual Oculoplastics Association of India (OPAI) 2026	24^th – 26^th April 2026	Ernakulam, India
24.	35th Annual Conference of Vitreo Retina Society - India (VRSI) 2026	4^th -6^th December, 2026	Chandigarh, Mohali

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Swapnil Sharma

Swapnil Sharma is a postgraduate in Biotechnology with three years of experience as a medical writer. She has a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and evidence-based research. At Medical Dialogues, she focuses on translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accurate, and engaging medical content. Her work supports responsible health communication and informed medical reporting.