Welcome EssilorLuxottica as a Platinum Sponsor of the 19th Annual Meeting of the World Association of Eye Hospitals!

July 16, 2026

We are proud to welcome EssilorLuxottica as a Platinum Sponsor of the 19th Annual Meeting of the World Association of Eye Hospitals, taking place this year in Switzerland and France!

As a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear, and med-tech solutions, EssilorLuxottica fits perfectly within the scope of the 19th Annual Meeting: https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/.

During the 19th Annual Meeting we will focus on Low Vision Care; In or Out of Scope for Eye Hospitals; Innovations in Ophthalmology and Hospital Design; AI and Data in Eye Health; Workforce Development and Leadership in Ophthalmology; Quality and Patient-Centered Care; and the Need for Green, Environmental Circularity in Eye Care.

From October 7th to October 11th, 2025, the 19th Annual Meeting will be hosted by the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles in Lausanne, Switzerland, Hôpital National des 15-20, and Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild in Paris, France.

Meet & network with our global network of eye hospitals and exchange knowledge and experience!

Thank you, EssilorLuxottica, for your support! We look forward to seeing you at #WAEH2025

Interested in participating in the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting? Register via: https://www.waeh.org/waeh-19th-annual-meeting-2025/

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