The 78th Annual Conference of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) – AIOC 2020 – will take place in Gurugram, Haryana, India, from February 13 to 16, 2020. More than 8,000 delegates are expected to attend from India and around the world.
Dr. Rajesh Sinha, who serves at the AIOS honorary treasurer, says: “The annual AIOS conference is one of the leading scientific events in the field of ophthalmology, and we are continuously striving to deliver a better conference experience to delegates each year”.
Evidence of this is shown in the exuberant scientific program, with many world-renowned guest speakers on-hand to share the latest updates in all things ophthalmology. For example, some not-to-be-missed instructional courses include complicated cataract surgery cases, a tutorial in oculoplasty, diagnosis and management of chorioretinal inflammatory diseases, maximizing outcomes in phakic IOLs, customizing keratoplasty, clinical pearls in uveitis, plus many, many more. Meanwhile, master instruction classes offer methods to manage subluxated lenses and phacoemulsification complications.
AIOS Honorary General Secretary Dr. Namrata Sharma says attendees can expect the best in terms of scientific content. “The conference will include discussions on a wide array of topics in ophthalmology, as well as its newer aspects… truly living the theme of ‘Global Ophthalmology Beyond 2020’”.
Several ‘Special Sessions’ will also take place at AIOC 2020, such as the President’s Guest Lectures, and National Symposiums on topics including small incision cataract surgery (SICS), kerato-refractive surgeries, pediatric ophthalmology, ocular trauma and practice management. International symposiums about anterior segment imaging, surgical innovation in glaucoma, genetics in ophthalmology and post-surgical endophthalmitis are additional conference highlights that should not be missed.
Of course, AIOC would not be complete without its prestigious awards, including the P. Siva Reddy International Award (jointly awarded to Dr. Suven Bhattacharjee and Haripriya Aravind for the B-HEX Pupil Expander and for endophthalmitis reduction with intracameral moxifloxacin, respectively), and the CN Shroff Award (awarded to Dr. Rajiv Raman for work in vitreoretinal diseases). Numerous awards will also be presented to the best free papers, poster, podium presentations and more.
This year will also welcome new AIOS President, Dr. Mahipal Sachdev. “Often described as a living legend in ophthalmology, Dr. Sachdev is sure to take AIOS to new heights with his passion and commitment, his knowledge and sheer brilliance, his zeal and enthusiasm and his leadership and team spirit qualities.”
Held in Gurugram, known as the Millennium City of Haryana, at the A Dot Convention Center GNH, AIOC 2020 will be just a 5km drive from the Delhi airport, making transport simple for national and international delegates. Gurugram is known as a financial and technology hub and features various attractions, such as national parks, museums, theaters, temples and more.
With such a robust scientific program, with leading experts from around India and the world, AIOC 2020 promises to be the biggest yet. And with continued innovation, research and collaboration at conferences such as this, the understanding, management and treatment of ophthalmic conditions are updated and advanced, ultimately resulting in better visual outcomes for all.
