2026 Calendar

Upcoming Events

From residency roadmaps to community campaigns.

Workshop TBA

Wet Lab Workshop

Practical training in fundamental ophthalmic surgical techniques.

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Campaign TBA

Glaucoma Awareness

Community outreach on risk factors, early detection, and prevention.

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Conference Apr 17-19

Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO 2026)

National UAE conference with wet labs and comprehensive program, Abu Dhabi.

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Mentorship Apr 16-18

Acceptance Roadmap 102

CV Enhancement: 1-on-1 sessions with a resident.

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Mentorship Apr 23-25

Acceptance Roadmap 103

Mock Interviews: 1-on-1 interview simulations.

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Campaign May 15-16

Dry Eyes Campaign

Public awareness on screen time and environment effects.

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Campaign May 22-23

First Aid for Eyes

Educating on ophthalmological emergencies and care steps.

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Campaign Jun 26-27

Diabetic Retinopathy

Breaking common misconceptions about diabetes and eye health.

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Conference Jun 26-29

World Ophthalmology Congress 2026 (WOC2026®)

Organized by the International Council of Ophthalmology, Czech Republic.

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Conference Oct 10-12

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2026)

Flagship annual meeting of the AAO, held in New Orleans, USA.

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Conference Nov 5-7

Saudi Ophthalmology Society Conference (SOS 2026)

Flagship national ophthalmology congress, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

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Conference Nov 27-29

WCO6 + SSO 2026 – Riyadh

World Congress of Optometry with Saudi Society of Optometry meeting, Riyadh.

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Conference Dec 3-5

EPOMEC 2026 – Dubai

Global ophthalmology meeting with live surgery and multi-subspecialty sessions, Dubai, UAE.

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Previous Events

Annual Meeting

OphthaSIC Annual Meeting 2026

Our flagship gathering of specialists and students.

Career

Residency Programs Overview

In-depth look at ophthalmology centers in Riyadh.

Clinical

Fungal & Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Expert session on managing complex corneal infections.

Workshop

Slit Lamp Workshop

Hands-on training for biomicroscopy techniques.

Workshop

Eye Examination Workshop

Mastering the 8-point eye exam in a clinical setting.

Research

Research Idea Generation

Strategies for finding gaps and choosing the right journals.

Academic

Rotation Survival Guide

Tips for excelling during medical student rotations.

Campaign

Sight Eye Campaign

Community vision screening and glasses distribution.

Clinical

Inside Ophthalmology

Deep dive into the anatomy and physiology of the eye.

Fellowship

Exploring Fellowships & Beyond

Navigating sub-specialization after residency.

Workshop

History & Case Presentation

Perfecting the art of the ophthalmic clinical summary.