Call for Abstracts open: send in your proposals now!

January 28, 2026

The WAEH is proud to announce its 20th Annual Meeting, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, with optional visits to Londrina, Brazil and Chile. This landmark event will bring together our global network of eye hospitals to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices.

Hosts of the meeting:
• Instituto Suel Abujamra, São Paulo, Brazil
• Hoftalon Eye Hospital, Londrina, Brazil
• Clínica Oftalmológica Pasteur, Chile

We are now accepting abstract submissions! Share your research, experiences, or innovative projects with our international eye hospital community.

Topics of the 20th Annual WAEH Meeting will be:
1. Eye Hospital Management 
2. Patient Experience (User Experience)
3. Digital Transformation in Eye Care (Non-Clinical) 
4. Public Health Systems & Comparative Models
5. Human Resources & the Workforce of the Future – From Boomers to GenZ
6. Quality of Care in Eye Care 
7. Science & Clinical Research 

📲 Submit your abstract here: https://form.jotform.com/250152213675349

Meet & network with our global network of eye hospitals, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of ophthalmic care together!

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