Global demand for high-quality corneal tissue has intensified efforts to improve systems of eye banking and corneal preservation. Eye banks today play a critical role in acquiring, preparing, and distributing donor corneas with optimal viability. Improvements in storage media, endothelial cell preservation, and transportation logistics have made procedures like DMEK and DSAEK more efficient and reliable. Many eye banks now offer pre-stripped, preloaded grafts, reducing intraoperative time and enhancing surgical outcomes. Rigorous screening, adherence to international safety protocols, and accreditation standards ensure donor tissue integrity and traceability. In parallel, community outreach and donor awareness initiatives have helped address the shortfall in tissue availability in many regions. Looking forward, regenerative strategies such as decellularized scaffolds, synthetic corneal substitutes, and cell-based reconstruction are being investigated to complement traditional transplantation. As a result, eye banks are transitioning into innovation hubs supporting both surgical advancement and equitable vision care access worldwide.
Background: The paradigm of corneal transplantation has rapidly transitioned from penetrating keratoplasty (PK) to lamellar (e.g., DALK, ALK) and endothelia ltechniques (e.g., DMEK, DSAEK).…
Objective: To compare the outcomes of eye-bank precut versus surgeon-cut tissue graft for patients undergoing Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK). Methods: A systematic…
Sessions are CPD-accredited by The CPD Group (UK) — one CPD credit for every hour of attendance.
Oral and poster slots for original Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet ophthalmologists, vision scientists, and eye-care clinicians from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts are compiled into the conference proceedings and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation track is a dedicated stream within IOC 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists, educators, doctoral students, and trainees with an interest in Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. IOC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
