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4th Edition · International Ophthalmology Conference 2026

March 23–25, 2026 · Singapore

63Speakers
75Presentations
22Countries

About IOC 2026

The 4th Edition of International Ophthalmology Conference (IOC 2026) was successfully concluded from March 23-25, 2026 in Singapore and Online (Hybrid Format), bringing together ophthalmologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals for a comprehensive exchange of scientific knowledge. IOC 2026 showcased the latest advancements in eye care, clinical practices, and innovative technologies aimed at improving vision health and patient outcomes. The scientific program featured insightful sessions on retinal disorders, glaucoma management, corneal diseases, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, ocular imaging, and emerging therapeutic approaches. Key discussions emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, precision treatment, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies in modern ophthalmic care.

Scientific Programme

Day 117 presentations

  1. Intra orbital wooden foreign bodies: A retrospective study of 30 cases

    Chandana Chakraborti · Bankura Sammilani Medical College

  2. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) with iStent inject W in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Clinical outcomes and best practices

    Peng Lu · The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University

  3. Evaluating the quality and readability of AI chatbot responses to frequently asked questions on basal cell carcinoma: Implications for patient education and digital health communication

    Arrane Selvamogan · Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

  4. Hypertensive retinopathy predicts long term incident cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events: A systematic review and meta analysis

    Dimas Kurnia Putra · Cicendo Eye Hospital

  5. The effect of an eyelid-warming device (Blephasteam) on intraocular pressure in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction

    Patima Sujipinyo · Chiang Mai University

  6. Evaluating the quality and readability of AI generated ophthalmic surgery education: A four model comparison

    Arrane Selvamogan · Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

  7. Amyloid associated protein misfolding and structural alterations in human cataractous lenses

    Sujata · Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  8. Analysis of peripapillary and macular blood flow in non arthritic ischemic optic neuropathy with optic coherence tomography angiography

    Gunash Niftiyeva · Hacettepe University Hospital

  9. Subconjunctival injection of microcrystalline prodrug of dexamethasone for long acting anti inflammation after phacoemulsification surgery

    Xueyan Zhou · Tianjin Aier Eye Hospital

  10. How to approach a hot orbit: A case based discussion

    Chandana Chakraborti · Bankura Sammilani Medical College

  11. Dry eye disease in the context of refractive surgery: Prevalence metrics and treatment outcomes among military personnel

    Sevinc Orucova · Azerbaijan Medical University

  12. Epidemiology and prognostic factors for survivals of patients with primary ocular adnexal lymphoma in Southern Thailand

    Orapan Aryasit · Prince of Songkla University

  13. Effects of intravitreal implantation of ranibizumab combined with dexamethasone on VEGFs ILs and clinical efficacy in patients with BRVO ME

    Maidina Nabijiang · The People‘s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

  14. The Unseen Tilt: Challenges in the management of occult subluxated lens presenting with elevated intraocular pressure

    Miranda Howen · Prima Vision Eye Hospital

  15. Reading performance under a virtual reality environment in children with intermittent exotropia

    Seung Ah Chung · Ajou University School of Medicine

  16. Dryness beyond the surface: Sjogren’s and the eye

    Divya Sri Vejayan · University Malaya

  17. Managing ocular haemorrhage in haemophilia: Key challenges and considerations

    Divya Sri Vejayan · University Malaya

Day 215 presentations

  1. Comparative outcomes of a newly modified trabeculectomy versus conventional trabeculectomy

    Hyungju Park · Gangnam Tokyo Eye Clinic

  2. Factors associated with primary open angle glaucoma in a Nepali population Jiri Eye Study: Oculo genetic study

    Archana Sharma · Tree Top Hospital

  3. Hydrogen rich saline treatment modulates proteomic profiles to mitigate cataract development in an N methyl N nitrosourea induced rat model

    Yingxin Qu · Inner Mongolia Chaoju Eye Hospital

  4. Different spatial orientation of human eyes under hypoxia and color difference: An example of dynamic vision

    Pan Xingchen · Peking University Third Hospital

  5. Evolving strategies in tissue procurement preservation and distribution to maximize corneal tissue utilization a fifteen year experience

    Valentin Junger · University of Rome "Tor Vergata"

  6. Sac swelling doesn’t regurge: No time to relax

    Rishav Raj · Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences

  7. RetinX an AI powered platform for automated detection and monitoring of ocular and systemic diseases

    Girija O K · Expeed Software

  8. Innovative binocular vision assessment and training applications

    Hui Rong Su · Feng Chia University

  9. Color discrimination in cataract patients under day and night conditions: assessment and correlation with lens opacity

    Pan Xingchen · Peking University Third Hospital

  10. Relationship between tear meniscus parameters and nasal anatomy: Does nasal septum deviation affect tear parameters

    Bilgehan Erduran · Malatya State Hospital

  11. Automating glaucoma surveillance a biomarker driven deep learning framework for the glaucoma detection and progression using retinal fundus images

    Girija O K · Expeed Software

  12. Insights into a solution for post refractive surgery Ectasia

    Rubina Shah · National Eye Center Lahore

  13. A comprehensive approach to the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy complicated by tractional retinal detachment: experience with perioperative thromboelastography

    Rusanovskaia Anna · Moscow Clinical Research Center Hospital

  14. Change in axial length of the eye after phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation

    Aigul Farkhutdinova · Moscow City Clinical Hospital

  15. CMV retinitis as a cause of retinal detachment in HIV infection immune status stages diagnosis and comprehensive surgical treatment

    Rusanovskaia Anna · Moscow Clinical Research Center Hospital

Day 343 presentations

  1. Optimizing astigmatism management in refractive cataract surgery

    Shadrokh Nabili · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

  2. Low Level Photo Bio Modulation LL PBM in geographic atrophy: A pivotal randomized single blind study follow up 12 months

    Pierdomenico D Andrea · University “G. D’Annunzio

  3. Lumevoq gene therapy in leber hereditary optic neuropathy

    Magali Taiel · GenSight Biologics

  4. An advanced 3D human based in vitro model to identify disease specific molecular markers of glaucoma neurodegeneration

    Anna Maria Bassi · University of Genoa

  5. Optical coherence tomography angiography A window into retinal health in anemic pregnant women

    Chaitra MC · Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College

  6. Management of common vitreoretinal lesions: An overview and update

    Tim Jackson · King’s College London

  7. New therapeutic strategies in retinal vascular diseases: A lipid target phosphatidylserine and Annexin A5 a future theranostic pairing in ophthalmology

    Anna Frostegard · Annexin Pharmaceuticals AB

  8. Evaluating ConvNeXt tiny for multi class diabetic retinopathy detection benchmarking a next generation convolutional architecture against established CNN baselines

    Fatima Kalabi · Redbridge University Hospitals

  9. The effectiveness of an international ophthalmology teaching series in bridging the gap in the medical school curriculum

    Adnan Abdul Aziz · Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

  10. The effectiveness of an international ophthalmology teaching series in bridging the gap in the medical school curriculum

    Umme Kalsoom Alam · Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

  11. Multimodal training in ophthalmic surgery a systematic review of VR Wet lab and AI driven approaches

    Tarek Hammadieh · Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals

  12. Visual acuity assessment for eye presentations to the emergency department a retrospective audit across a London NHS Trust

    Fatima Kalabi · Redbridge University Hospitals

  13. Diagnostic uncertainty with a patient presenting with raised intra-ocular pressure. A unique case of choroidal melanoma

    Raheel Faiz · UHCW

  14. Assessing preventable blindness: A comparison of preoperative visual acuity in Tanzania and the UK

    Oluwaseun Akinniranye · Princess Alexandra Hospital

  15. Vision and eye disease burden among homeless and marginally housed adults

    Shayaan Kaleem · University of Toronto

  16. Second-eye non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy following cataract surgery: Diagnostic uncertainty in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica

    Henry Osagie · James Paget University Hospital

  17. Ethical implications of big data and AI in ophthalmology: Addressing inequities in data access, treatment availability, and early detection of diabetic retinopathy

    Iman Yahya · Barts Medical school

  18. Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy in a district general hospital: High functional success with low revision rates

    Henry Osagie · James Paget University Hospital

  19. How is Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) reported in ophthalmology randomised controlled trials a systematic review

    Sanjana Ashok · Queen’s University Belfast

  20. How is minimal clinically important difference (MCID) reported in ophthalmology randomised controlled trials a systematic review

    Jorge Monasterio Bel · Hospital Universitario de Burgos

  21. Safety and efficacy of internal limiting membrane peeling in idiopathic epiretinal membrane surgery an umbrella review of visual functional and structural outcomes

    Jeffrey Tsai · Wroclaw Medical University

  22. Evaluating the effectiveness of modern Anti VEGF therapies in a regional Australian hospital

    Shakeel Mohammed · Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service

  23. Impact of caffeine intake on ocular physiology

    Chaitra MC · Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College

  24. Scars that pull ! A post burn case of Cicatricial Ectropion

    Shivani Shadangi · Government Medical College

  25. Macular thickness changes across the spectrum of diabetic retinopathy: An optical coherence tomography based study

    Priyanka Yadav · N.C. Medical College and Hospital

  26. Spontaneous resolution of congenital bilateral dacryocystocele by conservative management

    Shivani Shadangi · Government Medical College

  27. Retinopathy of prematurity in multiple gestation preterm infants: A retrospective analysis from a tertiary care eye hospital in Pakistan

    Rabeeah Zafar · Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

  28. Pattern of uveitis in a secondary eye care center at Panipat Haryana

    Kritika Garg · HV Desai Eyecare Center Pune

  29. Prevention of corneal blindness - A new perspective

    Kandagadla Jyoti · CMRIMS

  30. Complications in primary vs secondary enucleation in patients with retinoblastoma: Analysis from a children eye cancer centre in Pakistan

    Rabeeah Zafar · Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

  31. Managing irregular corneas with freeform contact lenses: From clinical assessment to visual success

    Tinti Alberto · TS Lenti a Contatto Srl

  32. Exploring patient-reported outcomes in macular oedema treated with iluvien (fluocinolone acetonide) implant: A single-centre study

    Chloe Chieng Shiao Shuen · University of Nottingham

  33. Are screen-positive babies being seen within the NICE 2-week target? A single centre retrospective audit at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK

    Devika Tandon · Queen Alexandra Hospital

  34. AI in eye care: Prospects and challenges

    Yosif Albrahem · Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  35. Beyond corticosteroids: TNF-? inhibitors as the emerging standard of care in non-infectious uveitis

    Michael Wahba · Cardiff University

  36. A case of biopsy proven IGG4 related recalcitrant nodular scleritis

    Shakeel Mohammed · Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service

  37. Preclinical evaluation of optogenetic therapy by clinically relevant multi-luminance behavioral test

    Yihan Ethan Wu · Concordia International School

  38. Locked pupil clouded lens: Clinical profile and surgical outcomes of posterior synechiae in complicated cataract

    Daniella Aprilia · Saruni Eye Clinic

  39. Bilateral posterior crystalline lens dislocation- A case report

    Wei Yi Chou · Taipei City Hospital Zhongxing Branch

  40. Musculoskeletal pain among eye care professionals

    Omar AL Sowayigh · Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region

  41. Retrospective case report on asymptomatic sclerochoroidal calcification

    Hamza Idrees · South Infirmary and Victoria University Hospital

  42. An audit of rubeosis iridis management: Identifying key areas for clinical improvement and guideline standardization

    Hyomin Jung · University of Manchester

  43. Eyes of stone: Bilateral choroidal osteoma presenting with enophthalmos in a young myopic female

    Amna Ikram · Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore

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Speakers

Hamza Idrees

Hamza Idrees

South Infirmary and Victoria University Hospital · Ireland

Shadrokh Nabili

Shadrokh Nabili

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust · United Kingdom

Chaitra MC

Chaitra MC

Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College · India

Adnan Abdul Aziz

Adnan Abdul Aziz

Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry · United Kingdom

Umme Kalsoom Alam

Umme Kalsoom Alam

Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry · United Kingdom

Yosif Albrahem

Yosif Albrahem

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · United Kingdom

Wei Yi Chou

Wei Yi Chou

Taipei City Hospital Zhongxing Branch · Taiwan

Peng Lu

Peng Lu

The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University · China

Yingxin Qu

Yingxin Qu

Inner Mongolia Chaoju Eye Hospital · China

Maidina Nabijiang

Maidina Nabijiang

The People‘s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · China

Sujata

Sujata

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur · India

Rishav Raj

Rishav Raj

Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences · India

Amna Ikram

Amna Ikram

Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore · Pakistan

Henry Osagie

Henry Osagie

James Paget University Hospital · United Kingdom

Seung Ah Chung

Seung Ah Chung

Ajou University School of Medicine · Korea, Republic of

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Scientific Committee

Shadrokh Nabili

Shadrokh Nabili

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust · United Kingdom

Chaitra MC

Chaitra MC

Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College · India

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Videos

IOC 2026Kritika GargHV Desai Eyecare Center Pune · India
IOC 2026Daniella ApriliaSaruni Eye Clinic · Indonesia
IOC 2026Jorge Monasterio BelHospital Universitario de Burgos · Spain
IOC 2026Yosif AlbrahemKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · United Kingdom
IOC 2026Shayaan KaleemUniversity of Toronto · Canada
IOC 2026Magali TaielGenSight Biologics · France
IOC 2026Tinti AlbertoT.S. Lenti CONTATTO SRL · Italy
IOC 2026Omar AL SowayighArmed Forces Hospital Southern Region · Saudi Arabia
IOC 2026Pan XingchenPeking University Third Hospital · China
IOC 2026Pan XingchenPeking University Third Hospital · China
IOC 2026Yingxin QuInner Mongolia Chaoju Eye Hospital · China
IOC 2026Gunash NiftiyevaHacettepe University Hospital · Turkey
IOC 2026Anna FrostegardAnnexin Pharmaceuticals AB · Sweden
IOC 2026Hyomin JungUniversity of Manchester · United Kingdom
IOC 2026Arrane SelvamoganLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust · United Kingdom
IOC 2026Arrane SelvamoganLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust · United Kingdom
IOC 2026Rishav RajDr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences · India
IOC 2026Miranda HowenPrima Vision Eye Hospital · Indonesia
IOC 2026Iman YahyaBarts Medical School · United Kingdom
IOC 2026Chloe Chieng Shiao ShuenUniversity of Nottingham · United Kingdom
IOC 2026Pierdomenico D’AndreaUniversity “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti- Pescara · Italy
IOC 2026Tim JacksonKing's College London · United Kingdom

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