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ICO Insight - September 2020

Celebrating World Sight Day on 8 October 2020

Held annually on the second Thursday of October, World Sight Day focuses global attention on eye health, prevention of avoidable blindness and vision impairment, and vision rehabilitation.

"High-quality eye care accessible to all is essential for accomplishing universal health coverage. The World Report on Vision provides guidance and inspiration on how to advance integrated people-centered eye care and raise awareness in order to help protect sight for all ages. There are many ways ICO member societies and ophthalmologists worldwide can contribute to this mission," said Dr. Ivo Kocur, ICO Chief Executive Officer and contributor to the World Report on Vision. [Photo: Left, during the launch of the World Report on Vision at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in November of 2019].

To help you plan activities and communications around World Sight Day, please see the WHO resources listed below.

• World Report on Vision is directed at eye care decision and policymakers, eye care providers, and civil society organizations to support their efforts to reduce the burden of eye conditions and vision loss.
• WHO eye health resources succinctly and effectively communicate the latest global eye health facts and statistics.

The ICO Welcomes the European Glaucoma Society as a New Member

[Photo: Prof. David Garway-Heath, President, European Glaucoma Society]

The ICO welcomes the European Glaucoma Society (EGS) to our member network. Under the leadership of EGS President, Prof. David (Ted) Garway-Heath, the mission of the EGS is to promote the best possible well-being and minimal glaucoma-induced visual disability in individuals with glaucoma within an affordable healthcare system. Prof. Garway-Heath commented that "The EGS is delighted to join the ICO global network of ophthalmologists to share experience and contribute to best practices in eye care and education worldwide."

The EGS supports educational programs, holds subspecialty examinations, provides fellowship grants, and hosts the biennial EGS Congress. This year the EGS will celebrate its 40th Anniversary during the 14th EGS Congress, scheduled to take place 13-15 December 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

The EGS is well known for its Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma, an evidence-based manual for glaucoma care translated into 12 languages. The 5th edition is about to be released.

"The ICO extends a very warm welcome to the EGS and congratulates the EGS on their 40th anniversary of exemplary contributions to education and patient care," said Prof. Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD, MBA, Interim President International Council of Ophthalmology.

To learn more visit the EGS website.

Last Chance to View All WOC2020 Sessions

The ICO thanks our 182 Member societies for making WOC2020 Virtual? such a great success! All live and on-demand sessions are available until 30 September 2020 in case you have missed sessions and would like to come back for more.

Access the program.

1 European CME credit (ECMEC?) is granted for every hour of actual e-learning.

Claim your CME Credits and obtain your Certificate of Attendance.

ICO World Ophthalmology Leaders Program a Success

The International Council of Ophthalmology launched its World Ophthalmology Leaders Program on 15-16 August in collaboration with the All India Ophthalmological Society, with dedicated efforts from Prof. S. Natarajan, ICO Board member.

"Leadership Beyond Borders" was an exciting 2-day virtual event that brought together 15,000 ophthalmologists from around the world to enhance personal leadership skills, management, and professional growth.

The ICO thanks all of our internationally renowned experts and speakers who shared experience and insights into leadership skills tackling personal and team management, building a positive and motivating work environment, mental health and strength, and silent leadership. Topics also included empathy and patient communication skills in order to build high-quality patient-centered eye care services.

See the full list of speakers.

In case you missed it, visit Youtube to watch the full program.

Congratulations to Women in Ophthalmology

[Photo: Left, Prof. Erin M. Shriver, President of Women in Ophthalmology; Right, Prof. Neeru Gupta, ICO Interim President, 2020 WIO President''s Award Recipient]

Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) was founded to enhance and improve the professional environment for women ophthalmologists. WIO encourages diversity, impartiality, and economic parity, and strive to cultivate new opportunities for leadership, education, and public service in the field of ophthalmology for women ophthalmologists, both nationally and internationally.

Women in Ophthalmology recently hosted their 2020 Virtual WIO Summer Symposium on 21-23 August which was their highest attended meeting to date with 750 registrants from 15 countries.

The 2020 President's Award was bestowed upon Prof. Neeru Gupta, ICO Interim President, by WIO President, Prof. Erin Shriver. This award is given by the President of WIO to honor an individual who is a leader in ophthalmology and who has contributed to the profession as an educator, researcher, or humanitarian. Prof. Gupta''s Honorary Lecture explained her pioneering glaucoma surgical technique to address the leaking bleb Minimally Invasive Conjunctival Surgery (MICS)

All live session content is available to view on-demand through 23 September and CME credits can be claimed through 23 October. Please visit the CME page on the virtual platform for more information.

Learn more about Women in Ophthalmology by visiting www.wioonline.org.

Don''t Miss the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Virtual COVID-19 Conference on 20 October 2020

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) will host a virtual conference on COVID-19 and Ophthalmology on 20 October 2020. Content will include lectures and discussions on restarting services, operating theatre pathways, the impact on training, home testing, digital innovations, and the physical effects of the virus on the eye. Current ophthalmic services and how they may be run in the future will be covered. All content will remain available until 20 January 2021.

Learn more at www.eventsforce.net/rcophth/20/home

The World Glaucoma Association is Ready to Launch a New Initiative

Coming soon to your screen; new ways of facilitating knowledge sharing and networking. With a fresh launch, WGA seeks to stir waves of excitement within the global glaucoma community.

Stay tuned to the WGA website as more details will be posted in the coming week.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting Goes Virtual

[Photo: Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, President of American Academy of Ophthalmology]

The American Academy of Ophthalmology''s annual meeting is now fully online! Join them 13-15 November for AAO 2020 Virtual, where all of ophthalmology meets? for lively discussions, clinical pearls, fun activities, and live interaction with presenters and industry.

View 100 hours of live broadcast content then access 700 additional hours of on-demand content in the virtual meeting platform through 15 February 2021. Register before Wednesday, 23 September, to be entered into a raffle. Twelve lucky winners will be chosen at the end of September to receive exciting prizes such as 2021 Academy member dues, a hotel room for AAO 2021 in New Orleans, or registration for Subspecialty Day 2021.

Read more about additional items of interest.

Register at www.aao.org/2020.

The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Announces Their Next Meeting

In Memoriam, Dr. Samira Mohd Ibrahim, President of Sudanese Ophthalmological Society

The ICO announces with great sadness the loss of Dr. Samira M. Ibrahim on 13 September 2020. A friend and colleague, Dr. Samira M. Ibrahim was a highly respected leader and made significant contributions to the Sudanese and international ophthalmology communities. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and to our colleagues. Dr. Samira M. Ibrahim will be greatly missed.

Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines

Ophthalmologists are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection due to close contact between doctors and patients, microaerosols generated by the noncontact tonometer, tears as a potential source of infection, and COVID-19 cases that may present with conjunctivitis.

To mitigate the risks of contracting and/or spreading COVID-19 in ophthalmic practices, the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology has published ocular manifestations of COVID-19 and the APAO guidelines.

COVID-19: Ocular Manifestations and the APAO Prevention Guidelines for Ophthalmic Practices, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, July-August 2020.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Conjunctivitis May Be a Warning Sign Before COVID-19 Symptoms

60 Minutes with Eye Health Hero, Prof. Gullapalli Nag Rao

During this Eye to I interview, former ICO Board member, Prof. G. Nag Rao, Founder and Chair of the L.V. Prasad Institute, Hyderabad, India inspires us all to do more.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - November 2020

All Eyes On World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2020

World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization and became an official United Nations Day in 2006. It takes place each year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. 

This day draws attention to the 463 million adults worldwide who are living with diabetes, a number expected to grow to 578 million by 2030.

One in 10 people is living with diabetes.  

Ophthalmologists are on the front lines, working to treat and prevent diabetic eye disease that includes cataract, glaucoma, refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects an estimated one-third of all people with diabetes and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. However, with appropriately timed treatment up to 98% of blindness from diabetic retinopathy can be prevented.

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

Join the WHO Global Diabetes Compact on Friday 13 November 2020 from 13:00 to 14:00 with opening remarks from the UN Secretary-General and the WHO Director-General. To join the event by Zoom on Friday 13 Nov 2020 at 13:00 (Geneva time), please use the following Zoom link https://who.zoom.us/j/94443395507.  

ICO Portal, Sharing Knowledge for Better Eye Care Everywhere

The ICO is bringing together the world's ophthalmologists to share knowledge for better eye care everywhere. Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Learn from our member societies across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas and region-based topics. Ophthalmology societies from around the world share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Symposia also include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting Goes Virtual, 13-15 November 2020

The American Academy of Ophthalmology''s annual meeting, AAO 2020, will take place virtually from 13-15 November. The meeting offers double the amount of educational content and CME credits than would typically be available during their in-person annual meeting and includes 100 hours of live broadcast content, 8 Subspecialty Day meetings, and 700 hours of on-demand content. On-Demand content will continue to remain available on the virtual meeting platform through 15 February 2021.
 
Read more about additional items of interest.

Register at www.aao.org/2020.

Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie 15th Congress on 30 November - 3 December 2020, Yaounde, Cameroon

The Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie will host their 15^th Congress from 30 November - 3 December 2020 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The society has announced that the congress themes will be neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and ophthalmology training.

Register for the congress at http://safo-info.org.

XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society Goes Virtual, 1-5 December 2020

The XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society will be held virtually from 1-5 December. The outstanding 5-day scientific program will include reports, lectures, analysis of complex and unusual clinical cases, round tables and live surgery. Professor Boris Malyugin MD, PhD, President of the Russian Ophthalmology Society, and ICO Board member, invites you to watch this short video address and to register for the congress at http://o-sezde.oor.ru.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

December 2020

Celebrating 25 Years of ICO Examinations

Despite the global challenges of the pandemic, in 2020, 6148 ophthalmologists from 82 countries in 126 exam centers took the ICO Examinations.

The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) is committed to helping ophthalmologists wherever they may practice in the world, to have the same theoretical knowledge as their international peers.

In many countries, the ICO Examinations are used within the accreditation pathway, and formally recognized by international bodies and governments. In other countries, the ICO Examinations are a requirement to complete the residency training program, while others use them as a path to an exemption from other examinations.

The standard of the ICO Examinations is intentionally high. Candidates passing the ICO Examinations reflect this standard of knowledge when applying for positions. In those countries where testing may not be available, candidates have access to the same opportunity as those in countries with well-developed examination systems.

Established 25 years ago, more than 46,000 ophthalmologists in 84 countries have taken ICO Examinations at 137 testing centers to further their careers, evaluate their knowledge, and meet requirements in their countries to practice ophthalmology. The ICO is grateful to the thousands of volunteers committed to the ICO mission and to raising knowledge standards worldwide.

ICO Examinations in both Basic and Clinical Sciences cover Visual Science, Optics, Refraction and Instruments, and Clinical Ophthalmology. Also offered are the ICO Advanced Examination and the Fellow of the ICO (FICO) designation. ICO Subspecialty Examinations are available in Cornea and External Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Pediatrics & Strabismus, Medical and Surgical Retina, Uveitis, and Cataract.

All candidates belonging to our 182 ICO member societies are entitled to complementary ICO Foundation Assessments and reduced examination registration rates. Access the Foundation Assessment. 

Candidates passing the ICO Examinations are assigned additional points when applying for ICO Fellowships. 

The next ICO Examinations are scheduled to take place on 30 March 2021.

Applications are currently being accepted. For more information, visit www.icoph.org/exams.

Bringing Together Ophthalmology Societies from Around the World

Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?.  Learn the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Enter the ICO Portal.

Access ICO Member society guidelines to help care for ophthalmology patients during the pandemic via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center. Please send society updates to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

ICO Member Society News

The ICO welcomes news, announcements, and photos from society events from all members so that we can share it with the international community. Please write to icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - November 2020

All Eyes On Diabetes

World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization and became an official United Nations Day in 2006. It takes place each year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. 

This day drew attention to the 463 million adults worldwide who are living with diabetes, a number expected to grow to 578 million by 2030.

One in 10 people is living with diabetes.  

Ophthalmologists are on the front lines, working to treat and prevent diabetic eye disease that includes cataract, glaucoma, refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects an estimated one-third of all people with diabetes and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. However, with appropriately timed treatment up to 98% of blindness from diabetic retinopathy can be prevented.

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

ICO Portal, Sharing Knowledge for Better Eye Care Everywhere

The ICO is bringing together the world's ophthalmologists to share knowledge for better eye care everywhere. Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Learn from our member societies across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas and region-based topics. Ophthalmology societies from around the world share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Symposia also include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie 15th Congress on 30 November - 3 December 2020, Yaounde, Cameroon

The Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie will host their 15^th Congress from 30 November - 3 December 2020 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The society has announced that the congress themes will be neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and ophthalmology training.

Register for the congress at http://safo-info.org.

XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society Goes Virtual, 1-5 December 2020

The XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society will be held virtually from 1-5 December. The outstanding 5-day scientific program will include reports, lectures, analysis of complex and unusual clinical cases, round tables and live surgery. Professor Boris Malyugin MD, PhD, President of the Russian Ophthalmology Society, and ICO Board member, invites you to watch this short video address and to register for the congress at http://o-sezde.oor.ru.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - November 2020

All Eyes On World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2020

World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization and became an official United Nations Day in 2006. It takes place each year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. 

This day draws attention to the 463 million adults worldwide who are living with diabetes, a number expected to grow to 578 million by 2030.

One in 10 people is living with diabetes.  

Ophthalmologists are on the front lines, working to treat and prevent diabetic eye disease that includes cataract, glaucoma, refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects an estimated one-third of all people with diabetes and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. However, with appropriately timed treatment up to 98% of blindness from diabetic retinopathy can be prevented.

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

ICO Portal, Sharing Knowledge for Better Eye Care Everywhere

The ICO is bringing together the world's ophthalmologists to share knowledge for better eye care everywhere. Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Learn from our member societies across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas and region-based topics. Ophthalmology societies from around the world share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Symposia also include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting Goes Virtual, 13-15 November 2020

The American Academy of Ophthalmology''s annual meeting, AAO 2020, will take place virtually from 13-15 November. The meeting offers double the amount of educational content and CME credits than would typically be available during their in-person annual meeting and includes 100 hours of live broadcast content, 8 Subspecialty Day meetings, and 700 hours of on-demand content. On-Demand content will continue to remain available on the virtual meeting platform through 15 February 2021.
 
Read more about additional items of interest.

Register at www.aao.org/2020.

Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie 15th Congress on 30 November - 3 December 2020, Yaounde, Cameroon

The Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie will host their 15^th Congress from 30 November - 3 December 2020 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The society has announced that the congress themes will be neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and ophthalmology training.

Register for the congress at http://safo-info.org.

XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society Goes Virtual, 1-5 December 2020

The XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society will be held virtually from 1-5 December. The outstanding 5-day scientific program will include reports, lectures, analysis of complex and unusual clinical cases, round tables and live surgery. Professor Boris Malyugin MD, PhD, President of the Russian Ophthalmology Society, and ICO Board member, invites you to watch this short video address and to register for the congress at http://o-sezde.oor.ru.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

December 2020

WHO Releases Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Guide

The ICO participated in the launch of a diabetic retinopathy screening guide developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe. This new resource includes key content referenced from the ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care. "The guide comes as a most timely resource for designing and conducting critically needed effective equitable screening programmes for early diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy as the number of people with diabetes rapidly increases around the world," said Dr. Ivo Kocur, CEO of the ICO.  

In many countries, registers of people with diabetes are often fragmented and their regular eye examinations and referral systems are not systematically organized. The screening guide provides tools and best practices to identify people with diabetes who are at higher risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and to accelerate capacity building for accessible high-quality eye care.  

The ICO is in official relations with the WHO representing the world''s 230,000 ophthalmologists. It is our hope that the new WHO guide will be broadly used and will help ophthalmologists to enhance efforts in combating avoidable vision impairment due to diabetic retinopathy.

Download the WHO Guide and Related Case Studies.

Additional diabetic eye care resources

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

Call for ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award Nominations by 31 December 2020

The ICO is pleased to announce calls for nominations for the ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award, sponsored by the Gottfried and Lieselotte Naumann Foundation, to be presented during the opening ceremony of the 38th World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2022). 

The ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award is presented every four years to a colleague recognized for outstanding work and contributions to the field, nominated by their international peers and selected by the ICO. The recipient will deliver the Naumann Lecture at the next World Ophthalmology Congress in honour of Professor G.O.H. Naumann, a former President of the ICO.

Candidates are invited to be nominated by scientific associations; personal applications are also possible. The deadline for proposals and applications is 31 December 2020. 

Applications can be submitted to:
DOG German Ophthalmological Society,
Platenstr. 1, 80336 Munich 
geschaeftsstelle@dog.org.

An international scientific advisory board will be convened, and the awardee will be confirmed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.

Past Award Recipients

Enter the ICO Portal for Free Access to WOC2020 Society Symposia

Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Ophthalmology societies from around the world, and across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas, share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases. Symposia include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - November 2020

All Eyes On Diabetes

World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization and became an official United Nations Day in 2006. It takes place each year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. 

This day drew attention to the 463 million adults worldwide who are living with diabetes, a number expected to grow to 578 million by 2030.

One in 10 people is living with diabetes.  

Ophthalmologists are on the front lines, working to treat and prevent diabetic eye disease that includes cataract, glaucoma, refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects an estimated one-third of all people with diabetes and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. However, with appropriately timed treatment up to 98% of blindness from diabetic retinopathy can be prevented.

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

ICO Portal, Sharing Knowledge for Better Eye Care Everywhere

The ICO is bringing together the world's ophthalmologists to share knowledge for better eye care everywhere. Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Learn from our member societies across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas and region-based topics. Ophthalmology societies from around the world share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Symposia also include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie 15th Congress on 30 November - 3 December 2020, Yaounde, Cameroon

The Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie will host their 15^th Congress from 30 November - 3 December 2020 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The society has announced that the congress themes will be neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and ophthalmology training.

Register for the congress at http://safo-info.org.

XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society Goes Virtual, 1-5 December 2020

The XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society will be held virtually from 1-5 December. The outstanding 5-day scientific program will include reports, lectures, analysis of complex and unusual clinical cases, round tables and live surgery. Professor Boris Malyugin MD, PhD, President of the Russian Ophthalmology Society, and ICO Board member, invites you to watch this short video address and to register for the congress at http://o-sezde.oor.ru.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - August 2020

WOC2020 Virtual? A Great Success!

On 26-29 June 2020 the International Council of Ophthalmology made history with the first ever online global gathering in ophthalmology.

With over 7,000 participants from 157 countries, WOC2020 Virtual? was a world-class meeting showcasing the latest research from top experts in all subspecialties, through 130 live sessions, 111 on-demand sessions, 800 e-poster presentations, 450 oral presentations, 35 instructional courses, 23 industry symposia, and a Virtual Exhibition.
 
If you were not able to join the live event but would like to explore the content and network in the Virtual Exhibition, you can still register. All live and on-demand sessions of WOC2020 Virtual? will be available online until 30 September 2020. Browse through the program.
 
You can also claim your CME points for the on-demand sessions, as of 30 September 2020. The credits of the WOC2020 Virtual? on-demand sessions will be 1 European CME credit (ECMEC?) for every hour of actual e-learning.

For those already registered, don't forget you can come back any time until then to view all of the recorded WOC2020 Symposia

Claim your CME Credits and Certificate of Attendance.

The ICO thanks our 182 Member societies for making WOC2020 Virtual? such a great success!

ICO Launches the World Ophthalmology Leaders Program

The International Council of Ophthalmology launches its World Ophthalmology Leaders Program with Leadership Beyond Borders in Ophthalmology on 15-16 August 2020, in collaboration with the All India Society of Ophthalmology (AIOS). See the full program and register here at no charge.

This exciting virtual event with complimentary registration will bring together ophthalmologists from around the world looking to enhance their personal leadership skills, management, and professional growth.
 
During this virtual educational program, internationally renowned experts and lecturers will share their knowledge and insights on leadership skills including personal and team management, building a positive and motivating work environment, cultivating lifelong dedication to personal growth, following professional interests, mental health and strength, and silent leadership. Topics include empathy and patient communication skills in order to build high-quality patient-centered eye care services. Ample time for panel discussion will provide the opportunity to engage with experts.

We thank Prof. S. Natarajan, ICO Board Member and Immediate Past President of AIOS, for his efforts in coordinating this event.
 
This virtual teaching program facilitates access to knowledge during the current COVID-19 pandemic period.

Don''t miss this free two-day event on 15-16 August 2020. 

See the full program and register now.

The ICO Welcomes the Azerbaijan Society of Ophthalmologists as a New Member

[Photo: Prof. Elmar Gasimov, MD, President of ASO]

The ICO extends a warm welcome to the Azerbaijan Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO). The society was originally founded in 1920 and reestablished as an independent professional national organization in 2017. The current presiding ASO Chairman is Prof. Elmar Gasimov, MD.  Dr. Yazgul J. Abdiyeva serves as Vice president and Treasurer and Dr. Fidan Aghayeva is Secretary General.

The ASO aims to stimulate activities of ophthalmologists to support public health policy and government while advancing the range of services for the poor and disadvantaged groups of the Azerbaijani population. Prof. Gasimov together with the ASO members do this by encouraging and coordinating activities for ophthalmologists in Azerbaijan and by integrating ASO participation in the international community.

The ASO supports training programs for young ophthalmologists through wetlabs and their annual Conference of Young Ophthalmologists in addition to four annual conferences, including a regional meeting, a dedication to the late renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Zarifa Aliyeva.

"We welcome the Azerbaijan Society to the ICO family. The ASO has a rich history of leadership in eye care for ophthalmologists in the country, and the ICO looks forward to working closely together to support their important work and to share their expertise with the world," said Prof. Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD, MBA, Interim President, International Council of Ophthalmology.

To learn more about the ASO, please visit www.aso.az.

Welcome to the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society as a New ICO Member

[Photos left to right: Prof. Anne Brooks, President of ANZGS, Dr. Ridia Lim, Vice-President of ANZGS, Prof. Paul Healey, Secretary & Treasurer of ANZGS]

The ICO is very pleased to have the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society (ANZGS) join our ICO member network. Originally formed in 1988 as the Australian Glaucoma Club, in 2006 it became the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group (ANZGIG) and following the 2017 Annual General Meeting was named the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society.

ANZGS is the regional body that represents glaucoma specialists in Australia and New Zealand. Its membership includes academic and non-academic ophthalmologists with a special interest in glaucoma. ANZGS is the official glaucoma expert body for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and holds a scientific meeting each year where it awards the Gillies Medal in honour of its founder Dr. Bill Gillies.
 
"We are so pleased to welcome ANZGS to the ICO and look forward to their contributions to the international community through the ICO global network," said Prof. Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD, MBA, Interim President, International Council of Ophthalmology.

Learn more about ANZGS.

The Argentine Society of Ophthalmology Celebrates Their 100th Anniversary

The Argentine Society of Ophthalmology (Sociedad Argentina de Oftalmolog?a: SAO), under the leadership of Prof. Arturo Alezzandrini, MD, PhD, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on 8 September.

SAO is one of the oldest medical societies in Latin America. As part of the celebration, a virtual congress will be held on 4-8 September 2020 with several academic activities including symposia, debates, lectures, and several more sessions delivered by national and international experts. The meeting also includes activities by young ophthalmologists in training.

Visit the SAO website to learn more about their upcoming virtual congress and this important milestone for their Society and for Argentinian ophthalmologists.

COVID-19 Lessons from China by Prof. Ningli Wang

What will change in our practice after COVID-19?

Coronavirus Updates for Ophthalmologists

• Ocular Signs of COVID-19 Suggested by Internet Search Term Patterns Worldwide, Ophthalmology, In Press
• Evolving Practice Patterns in Singapore's Public Sector Ophthalmology Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, July-August, 2020
• COVID-19: Preliminary Clinical Guidelines for Ophthalmology Practices, Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol, July 2020
• The Role of Ophthalmology in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ophthalmologe, July 2020
• Transforming ophthalmic education into virtual learning during COVID-19 pandemic: a global perspective, Eye (Lond), July 2020 
• Facing COVID-19 in Ophthalmology Department, Current Eye Research, June 2020

COVID-19 Resources from ICO Society Members

Ophthalmologists and eye health teams are at a particularly high risk of being exposed to COVID-19 when examining and treating patients. We thank our Member societies for sharing their experience and guidance to all those working on the front line during this time of crisis.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

A Tribute to Our Front Line Colleagues

The ICO salutes our dedicated ophthalmology colleagues around the world who have tirelessly cared for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Painting by ophthalmologist Zhang Yinghan, Capital Medical University.
Courtesy of Professor Ningli Wang.]

Brazilian Ophthalmologists Pay Tribute During COVID-19

This video was recorded by Brazilian ophthalmologists during the quarantine and dedicated to everyone who, directly or indirectly, is suffering the impacts of the pandemic by COVID-19. It concluded an online music festival produced by the Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology (SBO) together with the Eye Channel website and had the support of the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology (CBO). The aim of the festival was to try to make music bring a little encouragement to everyone''s heart during the pandemic.

Video link

ICO Member Newsroom

The ICO invites Member societies to share their latest news with us at icomembernews@icoph.org. 

December 2020

WHO Releases Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Guide

The ICO participated in the launch of a diabetic retinopathy screening guide developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe. This new resource includes key content referenced from the ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care. "The guide comes as a most timely resource for designing and conducting critically needed effective equitable screening programmes for early diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy as the number of people with diabetes rapidly increases around the world," said Dr. Ivo Kocur, CEO of the ICO.  

In many countries, registers of people with diabetes are often fragmented and their regular eye examinations and referral systems are not systematically organized. The screening guide provides tools and best practices to identify people with diabetes who are at higher risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and to accelerate capacity building for accessible high-quality eye care.  

The ICO is in official relations with the WHO representing the world''s 230,000 ophthalmologists. It is our hope that the new WHO guide will be broadly used and will help ophthalmologists to enhance efforts in combating avoidable vision impairment due to diabetic retinopathy.

Download the WHO Guide and Related Case Studies.

Additional diabetic eye care resources

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

Call for ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award Nominations by 31 December 2020

The ICO is pleased to announce calls for nominations for the ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award, sponsored by the Gottfried and Lieselotte Naumann Foundation, to be presented during the opening ceremony of the 38th World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2022). 

The ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award is presented every four years to a colleague recognized for outstanding work and contributions to the field, nominated by their international peers and selected by the ICO. The recipient will deliver the Naumann Lecture at the next World Ophthalmology Congress in honour of Professor G.O.H. Naumann, a former President of the ICO.

Candidates are invited to be nominated by scientific associations; personal applications are also possible. The deadline for proposals and applications is 31 December 2020. 

Applications can be submitted to:
DOG German Ophthalmological Society,
Platenstr. 1, 80336 Munich 
geschaeftsstelle@dog.org.

An international scientific advisory board will be convened, and the awardee will be confirmed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.

Past Award Recipients

Enter the ICO Portal for Free Access to WOC2020 Society Symposia

Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Ophthalmology societies from around the world, and across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas, share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases. Symposia include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - November 2020

All Eyes On Diabetes

World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization and became an official United Nations Day in 2006. It takes place each year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. 

This day drew attention to the 463 million adults worldwide who are living with diabetes, a number expected to grow to 578 million by 2030.

One in 10 people is living with diabetes.  

Ophthalmologists are on the front lines, working to treat and prevent diabetic eye disease that includes cataract, glaucoma, refractive error, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects an estimated one-third of all people with diabetes and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. However, with appropriately timed treatment up to 98% of blindness from diabetic retinopathy can be prevented.

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

ICO Portal, Sharing Knowledge for Better Eye Care Everywhere

The ICO is bringing together the world's ophthalmologists to share knowledge for better eye care everywhere. Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Learn from our member societies across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas and region-based topics. Ophthalmology societies from around the world share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Symposia also include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie 15th Congress on 30 November - 3 December 2020, Yaounde, Cameroon

The Soci?t? Africaine Francophone d''Ophtalmologie will host their 15^th Congress from 30 November - 3 December 2020 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The society has announced that the congress themes will be neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and ophthalmology training.

Register for the congress at http://safo-info.org.

XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society Goes Virtual, 1-5 December 2020

The XII Congress of the Russian Ophthalmology Society will be held virtually from 1-5 December. The outstanding 5-day scientific program will include reports, lectures, analysis of complex and unusual clinical cases, round tables and live surgery. Professor Boris Malyugin MD, PhD, President of the Russian Ophthalmology Society, and ICO Board member, invites you to watch this short video address and to register for the congress at http://o-sezde.oor.ru.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

October 2020

Announcing Our New ICO Portal

The ICO is bringing together the world's ophthalmologists to share knowledge for better eye care everywhere.

Visit the new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of our 182 member societies Click Here.

Learn from our global member societies across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas and region-based topics. Ophthalmology societies from around the world share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Symposia also include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

We Salute Ophthalmologists Around the World as They Care for Patients with Eye Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic

News, Events, Photos to Share with Our Global Network?

We want to hear from you!

Email us at icomembernews@icoph.org.

November 2020

WHO Releases Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Guide

The ICO participated in the launch of a diabetic retinopathy screening guide developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe. This new resource includes key content referenced from the ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care. "The guide comes as a most timely resource for designing and conducting critically needed effective equitable screening programmes for early diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy as the number of people with diabetes rapidly increases around the world," said Dr. Ivo Kocur, CEO of the ICO.  

In many countries, registers of people with diabetes are often fragmented and their regular eye examinations and referral systems are not systematically organized. The screening guide provides tools and best practices to identify people with diabetes who are at higher risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and to accelerate capacity building for accessible high-quality eye care.  

The ICO is in official relations with the WHO representing the world''s 230,000 ophthalmologists. It is our hope that the new WHO guide will be broadly used and will help ophthalmologists to enhance efforts in combating avoidable vision impairment due to diabetic retinopathy.

Download the WHO Guide and Related Case Studies.

Additional diabetic eye care resources

• ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
• Integrated Care for Diabetes and Eye Health, A Global Compendium of Good Practice
• Diabetes Eye Health: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• ICO Diabetic Eye Care Recommendations for Screening, Follow-up, Referral, and Treatment Based on Resource Settings

Call for ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award Nominations by 31 December 2020

The ICO is pleased to announce calls for nominations for the ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award, sponsored by the Gottfried and Lieselotte Naumann Foundation, to be presented during the opening ceremony of the 38th World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2022). 

The ICO Ophthalmic Pathology Award is presented every four years to a colleague recognized for outstanding work and contributions to the field, nominated by their international peers and selected by the ICO. The recipient will deliver the Naumann Lecture at the next World Ophthalmology Congress in honour of Professor G.O.H. Naumann, a former President of the ICO.

Candidates are invited to be nominated by scientific associations; personal applications are also possible. The deadline for proposals and applications is 31 December 2020. 

Applications can be submitted to:
DOG German Ophthalmological Society,
Platenstr. 1, 80336 Munich 
geschaeftsstelle@dog.org.

An international scientific advisory board will be convened, and the awardee will be confirmed by the International Council of Ophthalmology.

Past Award Recipients

Enter the ICO Portal for Free Access to WOC2020 Society Symposia

Visit the popular new online ICO Portal and gain free access to a wealth of content from all societies who presented symposia at the 2020 World Ophthalmology Congress Virtual^?. For a full list of the ICO's 182 member societies click here.

Ophthalmology societies from around the world, and across all ophthalmology subspecialty areas, share the latest in managing and treating eye diseases. Symposia include emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, international telemedicine, improved access to ophthalmological care, and the future of mobile technology, among many others.

Enter the ICO Portal and start learning now.

Thank you to all of our ICO Member societies who have shared resources via the ICO Global COVID-19 Resource Center.

Please email new society guidelines, statements, and recommendations to COVID19resources@icoph.org.

Share Your Society''s Latest News and Events

The ICO looks forward to receiving news and events from our Member societies to share with our global network at icomembernews@icoph.org.

ICO Insight - September 2020

Celebrating World Sight Day on 8 October 2020

Held annually on the second Thursday of October, World Sight Day focuses global attention on eye health, prevention of avoidable blindness and vision impairment, and vision rehabilitation.

"High-quality eye care accessible to all is essential for accomplishing universal health coverage. The World Report on Vision provides guidance and inspiration on how to advance integrated people-centered eye care and raise awareness in order to help protect sight for all ages. There are many ways ICO member societies and ophthalmologists worldwide can contribute to this mission," said Dr. Ivo Kocur, ICO Chief Executive Officer and contributor to the World Report on Vision. [Photo: Left, during the launch of the World Report on Vision at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in November of 2019].

To help you plan activities and communications around World Sight Day, please see the WHO resources listed below.

• World Report on Vision is directed at eye care decision and policymakers, eye care providers, and civil society organizations to support their efforts to reduce the burden of eye conditions and vision loss.
• WHO eye health resources succinctly and effectively communicate the latest global eye health facts and statistics.

The ICO Welcomes the European Glaucoma Society as a New Member

[Photo: Prof. David Garway-Heath, President, European Glaucoma Society]

The ICO welcomes the European Glaucoma Society (EGS) to our member network. Under the leadership of EGS President, Prof. David (Ted) Garway-Heath, the mission of the EGS is to promote the best possible well-being and minimal glaucoma-induced visual disability in individuals with glaucoma within an affordable healthcare system. Prof. Garway-Heath commented that "The EGS is delighted to join the ICO global network of ophthalmologists to share experience and contribute to best practices in eye care and education worldwide."

The EGS supports educational programs, holds subspecialty examinations, provides fellowship grants, and hosts the biennial EGS Congress. This year the EGS will celebrate its 40th Anniversary during the 14th EGS Congress, scheduled to take place 13-15 December 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

The EGS is well known for its Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma, an evidence-based manual for glaucoma care translated into 12 languages. The 5th edition is about to be released.

"The ICO extends a very warm welcome to the EGS and congratulates the EGS on their 40th anniversary of exemplary contributions to education and patient care," said Prof. Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD, MBA, Interim President International Council of Ophthalmology.

To learn more visit the EGS website.

Last Chance to View All WOC2020 Sessions

The ICO thanks our 182 Member societies for making WOC2020 Virtual? such a great success! All live and on-demand sessions are available until 30 September 2020 in case you have missed sessions and would like to come back for more.

Access the program.

1 European CME credit (ECMEC?) is granted for every hour of actual e-learning.

Claim your CME Credits and obtain your Certificate of Attendance.

ICO World Ophthalmology Leaders Program a Success

The International Council of Ophthalmology launched its World Ophthalmology Leaders Program on 15-16 August in collaboration with the All India Ophthalmological Society, with dedicated efforts from Prof. S. Natarajan, ICO Board member.

"Leadership Beyond Borders" was an exciting 2-day virtual event that brought together 15,000 ophthalmologists from around the world to enhance personal leadership skills, management, and professional growth.

The ICO thanks all of our internationally renowned experts and speakers who shared experience and insights into leadership skills tackling personal and team management, building a positive and motivating work environment, mental health and strength, and silent leadership. Topics also included empathy and patient communication skills in order to build high-quality patient-centered eye care services.

See the full list of speakers.

In case you missed it, visit Youtube to watch the full program.

Congratulations to Women in Ophthalmology

[Photo: Left, Prof. Erin M. Shriver, President of Women in Ophthalmology; Right, Prof. Neeru Gupta, ICO Interim President, 2020 WIO President''s Award Recipient]

Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) was founded to enhance and improve the professional environment for women ophthalmologists. WIO encourages diversity, impartiality, and economic parity, and strive to cultivate new opportunities for leadership, education, and public service in the field of ophthalmology for women ophthalmologists, both nationally and internationally.

Women in Ophthalmology recently hosted their 2020 Virtual WIO Summer Symposium on 21-23 August which was their highest attended meeting to date with 750 registrants from 15 countries.

The 2020 President's Award was bestowed upon Prof. Neeru Gupta, ICO Interim President, by WIO President, Prof. Erin Shriver. This award is given by the President of WIO to honor an individual who is a leader in ophthalmology and who has contributed to the profession as an educator, researcher, or humanitarian. Prof. Gupta''s Honorary Lecture explained her pioneering glaucoma surgical technique to address the leaking bleb Minimally Invasive Conjunctival Surgery (MICS)

All live session content is available to view on-demand through 23 September and CME credits can be claimed through 23 October. Please visit the CME page on the virtual platform for more information.

Learn more about Women in Ophthalmology by visiting www.wioonline.org.

Don''t Miss the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Virtual COVID-19 Conference on 20 October 2020

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) will host a virtual conference on COVID-19 and Ophthalmology on 20 October 2020. Content will include lectures and discussions on restarting services, operating theatre pathways, the impact on training, home testing, digital innovations, and the physical effects of the virus on the eye. Current ophthalmic services and how they may be run in the future will be covered. All content will remain available until 20 January 2021.

Learn more at www.eventsforce.net/rcophth/20/home

The World Glaucoma Association is Ready to Launch a New Initiative

Coming soon to your screen; new ways of facilitating knowledge sharing and networking. With a fresh launch, WGA seeks to stir waves of excitement within the global glaucoma community.

Stay tuned to the WGA website as more details will be posted in the coming week.