WAEH Invitation 19th Annual Meeting
Dear Member of the WAEH,
We have a high-impact proposal: Come to the 19th Annual Meeting (October 7-11, 2025, in Lausanne, Switzerland & Paris, France) and you will bring back cutting-edge insights, powerful industry connections, and innovative strategies to elevate your work!
Why this is a smart investment:
🔹 Learning from the best
This year’s meeting will be hosted by the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Hôpital National des 15-20, and the Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild in Paris, France. It’s the perfect opportunity to exchange knowledge with top experts in ophthalmology, innovation, and hospital management.
🔹 Networking with industry leaders
Meet and collaborate with THE global network of eye hospitals, fostering partnerships on the latest advancements in patient care, AI-driven diagnostics, and workforce development.
🔹 Bringing back insights
You’ll return with valuable strategies on:
- 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. CoP HR / CoP nurses: leadership development education etc..
- 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.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting!
Best regards,
The World Association of Eye Hospitals
Register for the in person meeting
Is your eyehospital a full member? Two attendees are included in the membership.
Is your eyehospital an associate member? One attendee is included in the membership.
Request the code to register for free via Maaike:
Please note that all membership fees have to be paid before registering with this code.
19th Annual WAEH Meeting
Short overview of the programme
Monday, October 6th
- Arrival Lausanne, Switzerland
Tuesday, October 7th
- Board Meeting (just for board members)
- Visit Hôpital Ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Member Meeting
- Welcoming Dinner
Wednesday, October 8th
- WELCOME!
- Location: Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Conference day with presentations
Thursday, October 9th
- Travel with TGV 07.30 to Paris
- Afternoon: visit Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France
- Welcoming drinks
Friday, October 10th
- Location: Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France
- Conference Day with presentations
- Opera
Saturday, October 11th
- Location: Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
- Conference Day with presentations
- Closing dinner on the Seine
Call for Abstracts open now!
The 19th Annual Meeting of the WAEH is approaching! 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. CoP HR / CoP nurses: leadership development education etc..
- 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!
Start to send in the abstracts (summaries!) of your presentations now!
Present a poster during the 19th Annual Meeting!
^ The winning poster of the 2024 meeting!
All WAEH members are invited to create a poster for the 19th Annual Meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Paris, France. Get started on your design today!
You can find more information about the poster via the button below!
Book your hotel for the Annual Meeting!
Lausanne, Switzerland | Dates: 6 – 9 October
Hôtel de la Paix (****)
To make reservations: WAEH exclusive booking link
- Lake view CHF 265 (allocation 70 rooms)
- Junior suite, suite or triple available on request by mail to
The reservation deadline is August 22, 2025.
Lausanne Palace (*****)
To make reservations: WAEH exclusive booking link
- Business room city view, CHF 340 single, CHF 380 double with breakfast
- Executive room city view CHF 360 single, CHF 400 double with breakfast
- Premium CHF 380 single, CHF 420 double, with breakfast
- Premium Lake view CHF 420 single, CHF 460 double, with breakfast
The reservation deadline is August 22, 2025.
Ibis Lausanne Centre (***)
To make reservations: WAEH exclusive booking link
- CHF 165 single, CHF 182 double with breakfast
The reservation deadline is August 22, 2025.
Paris, France | Dates: 9 – 11 October (or longer as you wish)
Ibis Lausanne Centre (***)
To make reservations: Le Jardin du Marais
- Breakfast included
- Price for 1 pp: €280 / night
Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
To make reservations: Courtyard Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
- Breakfast included
- Price for 1 pp: €270 TTC / night
- Price for 2 pp per room: €294 / night
Themes 2025?
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. CoP HR / CoP nurses: leadership development education etc..
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.
Interested in organizing an Annual WAEH Meeting?
Hosting the Annual WAEH Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to bring eye care professionals from around the world together. It’s a chance to showcase your hospital, share your expertise, and collaborate on shaping the future of ophthalmology.
Upcoming Annual Meetings
- 2026: South-America
- 2027: Middle East
- 2028: Asia
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for your hospital, don’t wait! Fill in the application form!
2025
March
Thursday, 20 March, 01.00 PM CET
WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources: Creating a Culture of Wellbeing with Kristy Davidson from the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins, USA!
Thursday, 27 March, 01.00 PM CET
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel: An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Pediatric Outpatient Ophthalmology Surgical Pain with Natalia Gurova, Liza Raymundo and Alma Sabanagic from the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, USA
Are you interested in participating in the Community of Practice Human Resources? Register here!
Are you interested in participating in the Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel? Register here!
April
Wednesday, 23 April, 01.00 PM CEST
WAEH Webinar: Internet Hospitals with Prof. Xingtao Zhou, Prof. Jiaxu Hong, Shirong Xie, and Zhengqiang Ye from the Internet Hospital of the EYE & ENT Hospital of Fudan University (FDEENT) as our presenters!
Are you interested in participating in the WAEH Webinar about the Internet Hospital of the EYE & ENT Hospital of Fudan University? Register here!
May
Friday, 16 May
Workshop by Moorfields Education: Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of ophthalmology for obstetricians
June
Thursday, 12 June, 12.00noon CEST
WAEH Board Meeting: want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
Thursday, 19 June, 01.00 PM CEST
WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources
Thursday, 26 June, 01.00 PM CEST
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel
September
Thursday, 11 September, 12.00noon CEST
WAEH Board Meeting: want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
Thursday, 11 September, 01.00 PM CEST
WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources
Thursday, 18 September, 01.00 pm CEST
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel
October
Tuesday, 7 October – Saturday, 11 October
19th Annual WAEH Meeting in Switzerland and France
Tuesday, 7 October – Saturday, 11 October, 19th Annual Meeting
WAEH Board Meeting – in person meeting in Switzerland and France – want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
November
Thursday, 6 November, 12.00noon CET
WAEH Board Meeting: want to share ideas with the board? Please send them to Maaike:
December
Thursday, 4 December, 01.00 pm CET
WAEH Community of Practice Human Resources
Thursday, 11 December, 01.00 pm CET
WAEH Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel
2026
January
Saturday, 31 January
WAEH Project Proposals 2026 – Deadline
Questions? Share news?
Do you have a special request? Would you like to organize a webinar or share news? Would you like to be (digitally) connected to a certain person in one of our member eye hospitals? Please feel very welcome to share your questions via the new Community Tool or contact Maaike van Zuilen: