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As APAO 2026
approaches, we are delighted to bring you the highlights
on Day 1 (Thursday, February 5) of our scientific
program.
Venue: Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Room |
Session |
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08:15 – 10:00 |
Convention Hall A-B (L1) |
COS-HKOS-COHK Academician Forum |
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11:15 – 12:30 |
Convention Hall A-B (L1) |
[Expert Symposium] Pioneers and Visions:
Innovations Shaping the Future of Ophthalmology |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Bauhinia Room |
[Public Health Luncheon] Myopia Prevention
and Control from China to the Global Stage |
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13:30 – 14:30 |
Convention Hall A-B (L1) |
[Plenary Session] Celebrating Excellence in
Ophthalmology - APAO 2026 Award Lectures (1) |
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15:30 - 16:30 |
Convention Hall A-B (L1) |
[Plenary Session] Celebrating Excellence in
Ophthalmology - APAO 2026 Award Lectures (2) |
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Don’t miss these
exceptional opportunities to hear insights from
ophthalmic leaders! And please explore our full program
on the
Program Schedule. |
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Following the
conclusion of the exhibition “The
Hong Kong Ophthalmological Development” at
the CUHK Eye Centre in Hong Kong, China in December, we
are excited to bring you two more exhibitions in the
series.
Currently Open: Exhibition 2 -
Treatment and Technology: The Future of Eye Care
Hands-on educational
materials will be presented, emphasizing the importance
of regular eye check-ups and proper eye care practices.
📅Date: January 15 –
31, 2026
🕒Time: 09:00 – 17:00
📍Venue: CUHK Eye
Centre, 3/F, Hong Kong Eye Hospital
Coming Next: Exhibition 3 -
Technology and Innovation in Ophthalmology
The "Technology and
Innovation in Ophthalmology Exhibition" will spotlight
the research capabilities of local top-tier
universities, featuring the outstanding research
achievements of the ophthalmology teams from The Chinese
University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong.
The exhibition will also gather professional and
charitable organizations—including the Hong Kong
Ophthalmological Society, the College of
Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong, the
Hong Kong Association of Private Eye Surgeons, and
the Eye Care Charitable Foundation—to introduce various
eye care services, medical information, and support
programs. This initiative aims to deepen public
understanding of how cutting-edge technology drives the
development of eye care and to demonstrate the societal
value of academic research.
📅🕒Date & Time:
February 5 – 7, 2026 (09:00 – 18:00)
February 8, 2026 (09:00 – 12:00)
📍Venue: Foyer,
Convention Hall, L1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre |
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Travel Grants Results
Congratulations to
the winners of APAO 2026 Travel Grants!
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APAO PROF. YASUO TANO TRAVEL GRANTS
The APAO Prof. Yasuo Tano Travel
Grants were established in 2010 in
memory of the late APAO President
Professor Yasuo Tano to offer
financial support for young
ophthalmologists to attend the APAO
Annual Congress. |
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APAO YOUNG OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
TRAVEL GRANTS
The APAO Young Ophthalmologists (YO)
Travel Grants support up to 5
residents in training or fellows in
the Asia-Pacific region. Application
is open to young ophthalmologists
including residents, trainees, and
fellow ophthalmologists from
developing countries whose abstracts
(Free Paper, Poster, e-Poster,
Video, or Instruction Course) have
been accepted by the APAO 2026
Scientific Program Committee. |
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APAO X BRIGHTCHINA TRAVEL GRANTS
The Bright China Myopia Conference
is a premier myopia congress in
mainland China, having been held
successfully for three consecutive
years. In collaboration with the
conference, the APAO × BrightChina
Travel Grants were established to
support 10 young researchers and
clinicians in attending the annual
APAO Congress—thereby promoting
academic exchange and broadening
global perspectives. |
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To promote public
awareness about eye health, we have commissioned the
production of a 5-part television series.
The remaining 4
episodes will be uploaded to the
APAO’s YouTube channel
for worldwide viewing over the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, the audience in the Greater Bay Area of China
can watch the program on TVB at the following schedule:
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Episode |
Topic |
Broadcast Channel |
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Pearl
(English) |
Jade
(Cantonese) |
TVB News
(Cantonese) |
TVB Plus
(Cantonese) |
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1 |
Hong Kong Eye Health |
Jan 23
13:00, 20:30 |
Jan 17
09:00, 19:30 |
Jan 19
12:10, 21:50 |
Jan 20
12:15, 19:00 |
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2 |
Common Eye Disease - Glaucoma |
Jan 30
13:00, 20:30 |
Jan 24
09:00, 19:30 |
Jan 26
12:10, 21:50 |
Jan 27
12:15, 19:00 |
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3 |
Common Eye Disease - Macular Degeneration |
Feb 6
13:00, 20:30 |
Jan 31
09:00, 19:30 |
Feb 2
12:10, 21:50 |
Feb 3
12:15, 19:00 |
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4 |
Artificial Intelligence Technology and Myopia |
Feb 13
13:00, 20:30 |
Feb 7
09:00, 19:30 |
Feb 9
12:10, 21:50 |
Feb 10
12:15, 19:00 |
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5 |
APAO 2026 Congress Promotes Ophthalmic Medical
Care |
Feb 20
13:00, 20:30 |
Feb 14
09:00, 19:30 |
Feb 16
12:10, 21:50 |
Feb 17
12:15, 19:00 |
*All times are
indicated in Hong Kong time (GMT +8) |
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