Recap of the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting
Arrival in Lausanne
| Monday 6 October, 2025
The journey began on 6 October, as WAEH members and partners travelled from all corners of the globe – from Brazil to China, from the United States to Singapore, and many places in between – to come together in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Image: Lausanne Transport Card
Welcome Tour, Lausanne
| Tuesday 7 October, 2025
The Welcome Tour included an inspiring visit to the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, the Low Vision School, and the Research Lab.
Member Meeting, Lausanne
| Tuesday 7 October, 2025
On the afternoon of 7 October, the WAEH community gathered for the annual Member Meeting – a moment where the global network truly comes together. Representatives from eye hospitals worldwide discussed the strategic direction for the coming year, including the Action Plan, ongoing collaborations, and the proposed budget to support new and continuing initiatives.
Low Vision Care – In House or Outsourced? Best Practices from Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin
and The WAEH Global Network
| Tuesday 7 October, 2025
During the afternoon programme of Tuesday October 7 speakers shared experiences on establishing and expanding low vision services in diverse healthcare systems, emphasized the importance of integrating rehabilitation within eye hospitals, and presented academic insights into the multifaceted nature of low vision care.
The session was moderated by Mr. Jean Pierre Klumpp from the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland), the host of the first part of the WAEH meeting.
- Mr. Lucien Panchaud, Community Health Director, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland) presented “What We Do Today & Future Pathways in Low Vision.”
- Prof. Silvio Ionta, Associate Professor in Visual Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation Technology, and Dr. Diego Ghezzi, PhD, Head of Ophthalmic and Neural Technologies Research Group, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland) presented “Low Vision Human Neuroscience.”
- Dr. Wajid Khan, Chief of Medical Services and Dean, Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital (Pakistan) presented “Establishing Low Vision Services in Pakistan — Role of Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital.”
- Mrs. Suha Almusa, Director of Vision Rehabilitation Center, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) presented “Closing the Gap: Why Low Vision Belongs Inside the Eye Hospital.”
- Dr. Sherry H. Day, Clinical Assistant Professor, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA) presented “Multi-facets of Low Vision Care in an Academic Medical Center.”
The day concluded with a wrap-up session, bringing together key reflections and takeaways from all speakers.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Welcoming Dinner, Grandveaux
| Tuesday 7 October, 2025
During the welcoming dinner at Grandvaux, guests were treated to a truly special performance by our Swedish colleagues, Sten Kjellström and Gauti Johannesson, who surprised everyone with their original composition ‘The Glaucoma Song’. With Jean Pierre Klumpp on the drums and Maaike van Zuilen and Muriel Faienza as fabulous back-up singers, the song quickly became one of the most memorable moments of the evening.
Conference Day, Lausanne
| Wednesday 8 October, 2025
AI and Data in Eye Health – The Impact of the Use of AI in Diagnostics, Patient Monitoring, and Surgical Decision-making
| Wednesday 8 October, 2025
The session was moderated by Mr. Jean Pierre Klumpp and Dr. Ciara Bergin from the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland). The presentations about AI and data in eyehospitals highlighted a broad spectrum of developments, including image-based diagnostic decision-making, the transformative potential of oculomics, the strategic integration of artificial intelligence within hospital systems, and new methods for ensuring image quality and exam management through AI-enabled platforms.
- Mr. Jean Pierre Klumpp, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland), opened the second day with a welcome address.
- Dr. Ciara Bergin, PhD, Deputy Director of Research, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland), presented “Image-Based Treatment Decisions in Ophthalmology.”
- Prof. Dr. Pearse Kean, Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom), delivered a presentation on “Oculomics – The Paradigm Change in Healthcare.”
- Mr. Jian Zhang, President, The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (China), discussed “Strategic Integration: AI and Data in Our Eye Hospital’s Future.”
- Mr. Johann Gutton, Head of the Data Science and Innovation Unit, Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital (HFAR) (Paris, France), presented “How to Innovate Fundus Quality Management with the Use of AI? About the Implementation of an AI-Oriented Dashboard.”
- Mrs. Elodie Lagarde, Directrice du pôle transformation des parcours et transformation digitale, Hôpital National des 15-20 (Paris, France), together with Mr. Gautier Gagnant, Project Manager, presented “Benefits of a Single Platform to Store, File, Index and Archive All Ophthalmologic Exams.”
- Mr. Sebastiaan van Meyel, PhD, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital (The Netherlands), shared insights from a validation study titled “Population-Based Screening for Glaucoma by Means of a Deep-Learning Algorithm on Color Fundus Images.”
The session concluded with an open discussion among speakers and participants.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
We are excited to welcome two new members to the WAEH community!
On the left, Prof. Zou Haidong Dean, of the Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center, China. On the right, Mrs. Gyna Machado, Administrative and Financial Director of CLDO-CCO, Brazil.
We warmly welcome both Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center and CLDO-CCO to the WAEH!
Workforce Development and Leadership in Ophthalmology – Retaining and Developing a Highly Skilled Workforce is Essential for Quality and Innovation – Part I
| Wednesday 8 October, 2025
The session about workforce development and leadership was moderated by Mrs. Ingrid Vernez, Human Resources Director, Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, and Mr. Jos Hubers, Director of Human Resources, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital.
During the session HR experts of WAEH member-eyehospitals addressed key aspects of strategic workforce development like task differentiation g, and professional well-being within ophthalmic care. Together, these presentations offered a comprehensive view of how ophthalmic institutions worldwide are innovating to strengthen their teams.
- Dr. Nicolas Miklaszewski, Director of Nursing and Allied Health Services, and Mr. Olivier Duclaud, Senior Health Care Executive, both from Hôpital National des 15-20 (France), presented “Seeing Clearly: Mapping the Role of Nurses at the 15-20 Hospital.”
- Dr. Gauti Jóhannesson, Chief Medical Officer, St. Erik Eye Hospital (Stockholm, Sweden), gave a presentation titled “Choosing Wisely in Glaucoma Care.”
- Mrs. Kati Ranta, Tilkka Eye Hospital (Finland), shared her insights in “Expanding Nurses’ Scope of Practice: Implementing On-Site Training for Intravitreal Injections.”
- Mr. Maurice Lambert, Head of HR, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, UMC+ (The Netherlands), discussed “Strategic Workforce Planning at University Eye Clinic Maastricht.”
- Mrs. Mu Xiuwen, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (Wenzhou, China), presented “Risk Factors Predicting Psychology Related Burnout Among Chinese Ophthalmological Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Survey.”
- Mr. Reuben Cruz, Senior Manager Nursing & Clinical Education, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, USA), concluded the session with “Impact of Surgical Eye Care Training Program on Self-Efficacy of Nurses Working in Ophthalmology Ambulatory Surgery.”
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Workforce Development and Leadership in Ophthalmology – Retaining and Developing a Highly Skilled Workforce is Essential for Quality and Innovation – Part II
| Wednesday 8 October, 2025
The session was moderated by Mrs. Ingrid Vernez, Human Resources Director, Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, and Mr. Jos Hubers, Director of Human Resources, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital.
- Mr. Caio Abujamra, President, Instituto Suel Abujamra (Brazil), opened the session with “Shaping Tomorrow’s Eye Care through Youth Training and Social Innovation.”
- Mrs. Yufei Liu, Director Assistant of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Department, Aier Eye Hospital Group (China), presented “How to Cultivate and Operate the Largest Dry Eye Diagnosis & Treatment Service Team in China?”
- Miss Jay Varia, Principal Optometrist, Clinician and Head of Optometry Education, Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom), shared insights on “Advancing Ophthalmic Care: Education, Identity, and the Impact on the UK Ophthalmic Workforce.”
- Dr. V. Gayatri Devi M. Vairavan, The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital (Malaysia), presented “Workforce Development and Leadership in Ophthalmology Strategy at The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital.”
- Mrs. Tracy Siggins, Director of Ambulatory Services, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Melbourne, Australia), discussed “Developing Alternate Utilisation of Traditional Roles.”
The session concluded with an open discussion, followed by a wrap-up led by Mr. Jean Pierre Klumpp.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Wai Poster Award presented at WAEH 2025 in Lausanne
| Outcomes of the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting 2025
During the WAEH Annual Meeting 2025 in Lausanne, the Wai Best Poster Award was presented to the team from the Aier Eye Hospital Group. The award was handed over by Charity Wai. In the photo – from left to right – are Chloe Mengdi, Charity Wai, Yao Zhao, Shaomin Peng, and Yufei Liu.
The Wai Poster Award is a people’s choice award: all participants receive two stickers, which they can place on the posters they find most inspiring, innovative, or relevant. With an impressive number of votes, the Aier team emerged as the winner this year.
A remarkable detail this year was the number of submissions: no fewer than 35 posters competed – likely the highest number ever at a WAEH Annual Meeting. A unique and celebratory milestone for the growing exchange of knowledge within our global community.
Wai Poster Award – Runner up
| Outcomes of the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting 2025
The poster “Reducing environmental and cost impact in ophthalmology: A pilot to replace single-use tropicamide 1% eye drops” from Moorfields Eye Hospital caught also the attention of Charity Wai from the Singapore National Eye Centre. It was selected as runner-up for its outstanding content and presentation!
Authors: Amita Sharma, Bahar Demir, Luke Nicholson from Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
It’s inspiring to see the creativity and expertise showcased across all posters during the meeting. A gallery of all displayed posters highlights the diversity and high quality of contributions from eye hospitals around the world.
Traditional Suisse Dinner
| Wednesday 8 October, 2025
Switch to Paris, welcome at Hôpital National des 15-20
| Tuesday 9 October, 2025
The program began at 14:30 with a welcome in the conference hall and a speech by Mr. Nicolas Peju, CEO of Hôpital National des 15-20. At 14:40, Professor C. Baudouin presented on Research at 15-20 – IHU Foresight, followed by Sophie Lacombe, Ergotherapist, and Bruno Koubi, Head of Legal Affairs and Partnerships, who shared insights in “When the 15-20 Eye Hospital Opens Its Eyes to Rehabilitation: Insights from the Institut Saint-Louis.”
In the afternoon, participants toured the hospital in groups. The visit concluded with a walk to Hotel Le Jardin du Marais for some welcoming drinks.
Essilor Dinner with the Board
| Tuesday 9 October, 2025
Conference Day at Hôpital National des 15-20
| Friday 10 October, 2025
Low Vision Care – In House or Outsourced? Best Practices from Hôpital National des 15-20 and The WAEH Global Network
| Friday 10 October, 2025
Moderated by Mr. Nicolas Péju, CEO, and Prof. Vincent Borderie, Chief Medical Officer.
The program began with a welcome speech by Mr. Nicolas Péju, CEO, and Prof. Vincent Borderie, Chief Medical Officer, Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France.
- Prof. Vincent Borderie presented on ‘Artificial Intelligence for the Management of Corneal Disorders’.
- Dr. Helene Claudel, Ophthalmologist, Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France, shared her presentation ‘20/20 but Yet Deeply Handicapped’.
- Mrs. Cathy Kowalewski, Administrator, Wilmer Eye Institute – Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, USA, presented ‘Vision Rehabilitation at Wilmer Eye Institute’.
- Dr. Yu Zhang, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, China, presented ‘Care-Related Quality of Life of Caregivers for Patients with Low Vision and Blindness: A Cross-Sectional Study’.
The session ended with presentation by Dr. Norbert Gorny, Chief Scientific Officer, from our platinum sponsor EssilorLuxxotica about ‘Innovative Solutions and Technologies for Eye Care’.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Innovations in Ophthalmology and Hospital Design – From 3D surgeries, Foldable Operating Rooms to Technological Advancements and Innovative Infrastructure to improve Efficiency and Patient Care – Part I
| Friday 10 October, 2025
Moderated by: Mr. Yannick Le Berre, Chief operating officer for patient pathways and quality, Hôpital National des 15-20, France
This session brought together leaders in clinical operations, innovation, and hospital management to explore how ophthalmic institutions are redesigning care pathways and surgical services to improve efficiency, safety, and scalability. The presentations showcased advancements ranging from modular operating room design and high-volume surgical partnerships to new models for optimizing chronic disease management.
- Mr. Yannick Le Berre, Chief Operating Officer for Patient Pathways and Quality, and Dr. Malcie Mesnil, PhD in Anesthesiology, specialized in infection prevention and risk management, Hôpital National des 15-20, France, presented ‘Modular and Autonomous Operating Rooms: a Major Innovation to Gain Time While Maintaining Safety.’
- Dr. Bruna Ferreira, Clinical Director, Instituto Suel Abujamra, Brazil, presented ‘Partnership Suel and FIER – High Complex Retina Surgeries in Scale – Impact on Eye Hospital.’
- Mrs. Joy Adesanya, Assistant Divisional Manager, Moorfields North West, Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom, presented ‘Project HERCULES – Operational Efficiency in Care of Chronic Eye Disease.’
- Dr. Evita Muller, Foundation Resident Doctor, The West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, United Kingdom, presented ‘Mission Impossible: Nightingale Protocol and AI Reckoning.’
- Dr. Abdulaziz AlRajhi, CEO, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Saudi Arabia, presented ‘Cultivating Innovation: A Governance Blueprint to Set Up an Innovation Center for Tertiary Eye Care from King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & Research Center.’
- Mr. Rahul Shah, Assistant Administrator (Management/Leadership), Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, USA, presented ‘Sensible Evolution in Pre-Op Requirements for Low-Risk Anterior Segment Surgeries – Wilmer’s Value of Care Journey To-Date.’
Part II
| Friday 10 October, 2025
This series of presentations explored how ophthalmic institutions are redesigning their service models, infrastructure, and operational strategies to meet growing patient demand. The speakers highlighted approaches to expanding patient access through integrated digital and clinical platforms, achieving operational excellence in large-scale intravitreal injection centers, and implementing major hospital redevelopment initiatives. Together, these contributions illustrated how strategic redesign, scalable care models, and system-level innovation are driving more efficient, connected, and patient-centred ophthalmic services.
- Mr. Santiago Venegas, CEO, Clinica Oftalmológica Pasteur, Chile, presented ‘Ophthalmic Ecosystem Strategy Through Platforms to Scale Up Patient Access and Connectivity.’
- Dr. Shaomin Peng, Head of the Ocular Fundus Disease Group of Aier Eye Hospital Group and Director of Harbin Aier Eye Hospital, Aier Eye Hospital, Harbin, China, presented ‘Operational Excellence of Scaled Intravitreal Injection Centers in China: Achieving Efficiency, Safety, and Enhanced Patient Compliance While Scaling Up.’
- Mrs. Leanne Turner, Executive Director Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia, presented ‘Hospital Redesign – Lessons Learnt From a Major Redevelopment Project.’
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Quality and Patient-centered-care
| Friday 10 October, 2025
Moderated by mrs. Elodie Lagarde – Directrice du pôle transformation des parcours et transformation digitale Hôpital National des 15-20 – France
The presentations during this session demonstrated how structured improvement methodologies can strengthen patient satisfaction and how strategic service planning frameworks can guide the future organisation of specialist eye clinics.
- Dr. Hong Liang Bouttaz, Ophthalmologist, and Dr. Mohamed Ben Ammar, Anesthesist, Hôpital National des 15-20, France, presented ‘Neurophysiological Understanding of Ocular Pain within the Chronic Ocular Pain Unit (UDO) at 15-20‘.
- Mrs. Enas AlAmri, Patient Experience Director, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia, presented ‘Enhancing Patient Experience through Optimized Medication Refill Request Services‘.
- Mrs. Sherry Li Jing, Nurse, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, presented ‘From Paper to Cloud: Scan, Find and Go!‘.
- Dr. Tingtin Lin, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, China, presented ‘The Importance of Considering Caregiver Characteristics, Availability, and Living Arrangements When Designing Follow-up Strategies and Support Systems – Caregiver Burden Among Patients Receiving Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections for AMD and DR: A Cross-sectional Study in Guangzhou‘.
- Mr. Ralf Toenjes, Co-CEO, Instituto Suel Abujamra, São Paulo, Brazil, presented ‘Avança Saúde Escolar – A Patient-Centered Model for Scalable, High-Quality Eye Care in Schools‘.
- Mrs. Pamela Jia Hui Swee, Nurse, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, presented ‘Name Recall Made Easy‘.
- Mrs. Megan Ward, Development, and Mrs. Lindsey Schwartz, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA, presented ‘Utilizing Development to Advance Patient Care, Research, and Education – Celebrating a Centennial: It Takes a Village of Leaders‘.
- Mrs. Wu Peiyu Wu, Nurse Manager, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Eye Hospital, China, presented ‘Effect of Using DMAIC Method on Improving Patient Satisfaction in Zhejiang Province Ophthalmology Hospital‘.
- Mr. Brendon Gardner, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia, presented ‘Developing a Service Planning Framework for Specialist Clinics‘.
The day concluded with a wrap-up session.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Visit Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
| Saturday 11 October, 2025
Moderated by Mr. Fabrice Verriele, Deputy CEO, Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
Mr. Julien Gottsmann, CEO, Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France, delivered the opening remarks and introduced the Eye Care Expertise Team.
A panel discussion titled ‘A Shared Vision on Myopia in Europe‘ featured Prof. Damien Gatinel on long-term follow-up of high myopes after refractive surgery, Prof. Aude Couturier on slowing down the progression of myopia in children, and Prof. Dan Miléa on artificial intelligence in neuro-ophthalmology and new frontiers in brain understanding. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Christophe Panthier, Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France.
- Prof. Aude Couturier, Rothschild Foundation Hospital, France, presented ‘Intraoperative OCT and 3D Visualization in Highly Myopic Eyes and Complex Vitreoretinal Surgery: Pushing the Boundaries of Eye Care’.
- Dr. Christophe Panthier, Rothschild Foundation Hospital, France, presented ‘Effectiveness and Safety of a Stand-Alone Uni-Directional Air Flow System for Cataract Surgery – Surgical Ergonomics and Innovation in Ophthalmology’.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Conference Day at Espace Niemeyer
| Saturday 11 October, 2025
The Need for Green Environmental Circularity in Eye Care
| Saturday 11 October, 2025
Moderated by Dr. Alice Grise Dulac, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Rothschild Foundation Hospital – France
During this session we explored how eye hospitals can reduce their environmental impact through more sustainable surgical practices and waste management. The presentations highlighted strategies for lowering the carbon footprint of cataract and refractive surgery, integrating circular resource models into high-volume clinical settings, and promoting responsible disposal of commonly used ophthalmic materials such as contact lenses. Together, the speakers illustrated how environmental stewardship is becoming an integral part of modern eye care, inspiring collaborative action toward greener and more sustainable clinical pathways.
- Dr. Alice Grise Dulac, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, France, presented ‘Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Cataract Surgery’.
- Mr. Guilherme Paz, Manager, Hoftalon Eye Hospital, Brazil, presented ‘Sustainability and Resource Circularity in Cataract Surgeries’.
- Mrs. Nancy Dietrich and Mrs. Maria Luiza Garcia, Quality Management, Instituto de Oftalmologia de Joinville, Brazil, presented ‘Conscious Disposal of Contact Lenses’.
- Dr. Nader Mechai, Ophthalmologist, Hôpital National des 15-20, France, presented ‘Carbon Footprint Assessment of a Refractive Surgery Day in a High-Volume Refractive Center’.
The session concluded with a group picture.
Check out the abstracts here. All presentations from the meeting are also available on the WAEH Knowledge Hub, where members can view and download them. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can email Maaike:
Round Tables
| Saturday 11 October, 2025
Quality of Care – ‘Narrative Medicine, a Plus for Care Givers and Patients?‘ – Odile Cruvelier, Head of Clinical Operations at Referet, Hôpital National des 15-20, France
Fundraising – ‘Strategic Philanthropy in Eye Care: Lessons from the Fondation Asile des Aveugles‘ – Mrs. Juliette Fahlenbrach, Head of Philanthropy and Donor Relations, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin – Fondation Asile des Aveugles, Switzerland
Community of Practice – Human Resources – ‘The Art of Internal Management Consultancy in The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands‘ – introduced by Mr. Jos Hubers, Director of Human Resources, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands
Community of Practice – Nurses & Allied Health Staff – moderated by Mrs. Enas AlAmri, Patient Experience Director, KKESH, Saudi Arabia
Community of Practice – Innovation & Science – ‘An AI-Assisted Full-Cycle Management Model for Pediatric Orthokeratology: Integrating Data, Workflow, and Compliance‘ (poster submitted, not attending) – Mrs. Xiaoxiao Zhang, Aier Eye Hospital, China, moderated by Mrs. Nathalie Popken, Director of the Research Institute, The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, The Netherlands
Dato Kula Best Presentation Award
| Outcomes of the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting 2025
Joy Adesanya (Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Kingdom) was awarded with the Dato Kula Best Presentation Award for her presentation “HERCULES – Operational Efficiency in Care of Chronic Eye Disease.” Brendon Gardner (The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia) handed over the award during the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting on Saturday 11 October.
SOL Innovation Award
| Outcomes of the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting 2025
Brendon Gardner (The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Australia) presented the Sol Innovation Award to JP Klumpp (Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, Switzerland), who accepted it on behalf of Dr. Chiara Bergin (Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, Switzerland) for her presentation “Image-Based Treatment Decisions in Ophthalmology.”
Dinner at Restaurant Bouillon
| Saturday 11 October, 2025
A big thank you to our sponsors!
The 19th Annual WAEH Meeting has come to a successful close, and we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors, with a special thanks to our platinum sponsor EssilorLuxottica, who shared highlights from the event on LinkedIn.
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