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Friends and Colleagues,
On
behalf of the Scientific Program Committee (SPC) of the
42nd Asia-Pacific
Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, I extend a
warm welcome to each of you attending APAO 2027 — one of
the world’s premier ophthalmic gatherings.
Throughout our four-day program spanning March 18-21,
2027, you will explore cutting-edge developments and
breakthrough innovations in eye care through our
carefully curated scientific sessions. Whether your
interests lie in fundamental research or advancing your
clinical expertise, and irrespective of your
subspecialty focus or career stage, I am confident you
will gain a wealth of insights from our diverse array of
presentations, symposiums, hands-on workshops, and
practical wet lab sessions.
Personally, this marks my eighth time serving as SPC
Chair for the APAO Congress since 2015. While I remain
both honored and grateful for this opportunity, I
continue to be struck by the exceptional caliber of
contributions from our esteemed invited faculty and the
authors of submitted abstracts. Each year, our dedicated
colleagues persist in their efforts to fill scientific
knowledge gaps, refine current therapeutic approaches,
pioneer novel treatments, and leverage emerging
technologies to better serve our patients’ evolving
needs. I look forward to discovering another collection
of compelling research findings that you will share at
our 2027 meeting.
We
truly hope you will maximize this exceptional platform
to make enduring contributions to the field of eye care.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable event, and
let us embrace this rewarding journey together in
Singapore!
Best
regards,
Dennis LAM
Chair
APAO 2027 Scientific Program Committee |
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The
Scientific Program Committee, chaired by Prof.
Dennis LAM, brings together 143 leading experts
in our field. They are devoted to designing a
world-class ophthalmology program covering 19
subspecialties alongside immersive wet lab
courses.
Echoing the
congress theme, The Future of Ophthalmology,
dedicated sessions will be presented to envision
the future of each of the 19 subspecialties,
exploring emerging technologies, evolving
clinical practices, scientific advances, and
anticipated paradigm shifts in diagnosis and
treatment.
👉 View the
committee’s full lineup on our
SPC webpage. |
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The deadline for
submitting abstracts to APAO 2027 has now been
extended to September 16, 2026 (23:59 Singapore
time, GMT+8). While this gives you a little more time to
fine-tune your work, we still encourage you to submit
early to avoid last-minute system congestion.
If you have
already submitted an abstract but have not yet completed
the Declaration of Generative AI Use, please log in to
the
Scientific Portal to do so by the above date.
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As introduced in
the
May issue of this newsletter, the APAO Prof. Yasuo
Tano Travel Grants and the APAO Young Ophthalmologists
(YO) Travel Grants are calling for applications until
September 30, 2026. Don’t miss the chance! For more
information, including the eligibility criteria,
benefits, and application procedure, please refer to the
travel grant webpage.
Additionally, our
local partner, the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC),
is generously offering the SNEC Travel Grants to support
delegates from the Asia-Pacific region to participate in
the APAO 2027 Congress. Applicants for the APAO Prof.
Yasuo Tano Travel Grants will be automatically
considered for these new opportunities. No separate
application is required. |
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Beyond
our thought-provoking scientific sessions, the APAO
Congress organizes various events to celebrate
colleagues’ achievements and foster international
connections. Take a look at our
social program schedule
and plan your networking agenda! |
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Want to
land your ideal booth location at the APAO
Exhibition before it’s gone?
Boost your
chances by
booking your booth
and settling the full payment on or before
October 12, 2026.
Doing so
earns you 5 points under our Priority Points
Program. Remember: The more points you
accumulate over the years, the earlier your turn
to select booth spaces and sponsored symposium
time slots!
👉 More
details are available in our
Sponsorship and Exhibition
Prospectus. |
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What’s
more, our President-Elect Prof. Taraprasad DAS, who has
been attending APAO for 20+ years, would like to share
his experience with you. Play the video above to find
out what keeps him coming back year after year!
Interested in hearing from us more often? Follow our
official media channels. The links are at the footer of
this newsletter. |
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APAO®
Secretariat |
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Guangzhou Headquarters:
APAO
c/o State Key Laboratory (Ophthalmology)
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
Sun Yat-Sen University 1/F, No.7 Jinsui Road
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Guangdong, P.R. China
Tel: (852) 5661-1026
WhatsApp / Wechat Call: (852) 5661-1026 |
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Hong Kong Office:
APAO
c/o Department of Ophthalmology and Visual
Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 4/F
Hong Kong Eye Hospital
147K Argyle Street
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3943-5827
Fax: (852) 2715-9490 |
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