Call for Abstracts open now!

2025-01-28 13:07:32

The 19th annual meeting of the WAEH is approaching! From October the 7th till October the 11th we will visit the Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Hôpital National des 15-20, and the Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild in Paris, France. You do not want to miss this exciting meeting!

We will be talking about:

Low Vision Care – In or out of scope for Eye Hospitals? Best practices and Research opportunities.
Innovations in Ophthalmology and Hospital Design – From 3D surgeries, foldable operating rooms to technological advancements and innovative infrastructure to improve efficiency and patient care.
AI and Data in Eye Health – The impact of the use of AI in diagnostics, patient monitoring, and surgical decision-making as well as interactions with Hospital EMRs.
Workforce development and leadership in ophthalmology – Retaining and developing a highly skilled workforce is essential for quality and innovation.
Quality and patient-centered-care
The need for green environmental circularity in eye care – From circular processes and waste management to sustainable solutions in eye (cataract) surgery.

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

The Call for Abstracts OPEN NOW!!! Start to send in the abstracts (summaries!) of your presentations now!

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