2026 Calendar

Upcoming Events

From residency roadmaps to community campaigns.

Conference

10-12 Oct

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2026)

📍 New Orleans, USA 🗓️ Oct 10-12

Flagship annual meeting of the AAO

AAO Website

Conference Nov 5-7

Saudi Ophthalmology Society Conference (SOS 2026)

Flagship national ophthalmology congress, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

SOS Website →

Conference Nov 27-29

WCO6 + SSO 2026 – Riyadh

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

SSO Website →

Conference Dec 3-5

EPOMEC 2026 – Dubai

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

EPOMEC Website →

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.