AEOS to Host Ophthalmology Session at the 36th ArabMed Congress in Vienna

The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce its participation in the 33rd Medical Conference of the Austrian-Arab Medical Association (ÖAÄAV) – 36th ArabMed Congress in Europe, taking place on 3–4 October 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

As part of the scientific programme, AEOS will contribute a dedicated ophthalmology session, bringing together specialists from across Europe to discuss contemporary topics in eye care and vitreoretinal surgery.

Session at a Glance

• Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026

• Time: 16:30–18:00

• Location: Vienna, Austria

Bringing Together Expertise from Across Europe

The session will feature six ophthalmologists whose work spans university medical centres, hospital practice, and specialist care in Austria, Germany, and the United Kingdom:

• Dr. Bilal Haj Najeeb — Medical University of Vienna, Austria

• Dr. Yaser Biazid — Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Cologne, Germany

• Priv. Doz. Dr. Alaa Din Abdin, FEBO, FICO, MRCSEd — Saarland University Medical Center, Germany

• Dr. Zein Housseini — Royal Free Hospital London, United Kingdom

• Dr. Hamza Al Kadri, FEBO — University Hospital Oldenburg, Germany

• OMR Dr. Tammam Kelani — Senior Consultant in Ophthalmology, Vienna, Austria

Together, the speakers will bring a range of clinical perspectives to a programme focused on current developments and challenges in ophthalmology.

Exploring Contemporary Topics in Eye Care

The scientific programme will cover age-related macular degeneration, artificial vision, and pachychoroid spectrum diseases, alongside surgical topics including scleral fixation techniques and the use of amniotic membrane in retinal surgery.

The session will also address evidence-based management of diabetic eye complications, connecting discussion of emerging approaches with practical questions in clinical care.

This breadth of topics will provide a valuable setting for colleagues to share experience, consider different approaches, and exchange knowledge across medical centres and national borders.

Strengthening Arab-European Scientific Exchange

AEOS’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting the exchange of knowledge and expertise between ophthalmologists and medical professionals across Europe and the Arab world.

The congress offers an opportunity to strengthen professional connections and encourage scientific dialogue within an international medical community. Through its dedicated session, AEOS is delighted to contribute an ophthalmological perspective to this wider exchange.

We look forward to welcoming colleagues and friends to Vienna on 3–4 October 2026.

Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS)