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Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)

The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) is a supranational organization that welcomes participation from national, territorial, and subspecialty-based ophthalmic societies in the Asia-Pacific.

As of April 2025, the APAO membership boasts 27 national/ territorial societies and 12 subspecialty societies. Together, we represent almost 120,000 ophthalmologists across the region, accounting for approximately 59% of the global ophthalmology community.

With a mission to promote the science and art of ophthalmology, we strive to eliminate preventable blindness in the region through teaching, research and service. We also organize an annual congress and publish the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology to foster international professional collaborations.

For more information, please visit https://apaophth.org/

Objectives

• Showcase advanced and cutting-edge clinical and research studies
• Outline new trends in the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic diseases
• Disseminate the latest clinical practice and international gold standards
• Provide a platform for fruitful and authentic scientific exchange, helping ophthalmologists learn and grow in their careers
• Furnish delegates with an opportunity to network, make and renew friendships
• Keep delegates posted on industry research and developments