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Navigating Ophthalmology Residency in Spain: An AEOS Session for International Medical Graduates
Considering ophthalmology residency in Spain? The Arab European Ophthalmology Society (AEOS) invites you to its next International Ophthalmology Career Series session: “Navigating Spain Ophthalmology Residency for IMGs.” Taking place tomorrow at 9:00 pm Qatar time,...
AEOS Horizons Hurghada Beach Conference 2026: Where Science Meets Sunshine
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) invites colleagues to the AEOS Horizons Hurghada Beach Conference 2026 on 17 October 2026 at Kempinski Soma Bay, Egypt. Set against the backdrop of the Red Sea coast, this full-day meeting will bring together experts...
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...
Join Our Online Session on the Fellowship of International Ophthalmology Foundation
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. is pleased to invite ophthalmologists and colleagues to an informative online session dedicated to the Fellowship of International Ophthalmology Foundation (FIOF). This session will provide participants with...
AEOS at ESCRS London: Advancing Safe Cataract Surgery in Low-Resource Settings
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. was honored to contribute to this year’s meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in London, presenting practical approaches to improving access to safe and effective cataract...
Reflecting on AEOS Vision Conference 2026 in Damascus: Thank You to Our Speakers
Two weeks after the successful conclusion of the AEOS Vision Conference 2026 in Damascus, we remain inspired by what we achieved together. Across three days of scientific exchange, the conference brought colleagues together to share expertise, strengthen professional...
One Month After Hamburg: Celebrating the Faculty Behind the AEOS Congress
A month after the AEOS Congress in Hamburg, we continue to reflect on the people who made it memorable. Above all, we are grateful to the extraordinary faculty whose expertise, generosity, and commitment shaped the scientific programme. For the Arab-European...
AEOS Vision Conference 2026: Scientific Programme Unveiled
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is delighted to announce the scientific programme for the AEOS Vision Conference 2026, taking place from 2–4 July 2026 at the Cham Hotel in Damascus, Syria. Under the theme “Latest Updates • Future Insights,” the...
AEOS Honours Professor Mohamed Elalfy with Golden Shield Award
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. was proud to honour Professor Mohamed Elalfy with a Golden Shield Award during the AEOS Congress, recognising his achievements, commitment to education, and contributions to ophthalmology. His participation...
Strengthening Healthcare Partnerships in Syria: AEOS Thanks GIZ Contributors to Hamburg Forum
Following the successful conclusion of the AEOS Forum on International Collaboration in Hamburg, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. extends its sincere gratitude to Ms. Nino Tsouloukidse and Ms. Noura Al-Omari for their valuable contributions....
AEOS Advanced Instructional Courses: Practical Ophthalmology Training in Damascus
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is launching its Advanced Instructional Courses during the AEOS Vision Conference, taking place on 2–4 July 2026 at the Cham Hotel in Damascus, Syria. Led by international experts, the courses combine scientific...
Supporting Emerging Talent: AEOS Young Researchers Session Announces DSFG Support
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce that its Young Researchers Session at the upcoming AEOS Congress in Hamburg will receive support through a contribution from the German-Syrian Research Foundation e.V. (DSFG). This collaboration...
Countdown to AEOS Vision Conference 2026: Updated Scientific Programme Announced
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to share the updated scientific programme for the AEOS Vision Conference 2026, taking place from 2–4 July 2026 at the Cham Hotel in Damascus, Syria. The conference will bring together ophthalmologists,...
AEOS Completes Glaucoma Surgical and Educational Mission in Latakia, Syria
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) successfully concluded a three-day glaucoma surgical and educational mission at Latakia University Hospital, Syria, from 18–20 August 2026. Combining medical education, patient examinations, and glaucoma surgery, the...
AEOS Research Initiative: Showcasing the Next Generation of Ophthalmologists in Hamburg
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is proud to support early-career ophthalmologists through the AEOS Research Initiative. At the upcoming AEOS Congress in Hamburg, young colleagues will have the opportunity to present their recent congress...
Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology: An Expert-Led Webinar
The Ophthalmologists Initiative — مبادرة أطباء العيون السوريين is organising a webinar offering colleagues an opportunity to learn about the latest artificial intelligence technologies with Professor Lama Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, and Dr. Anas Anbari, MD, PhD, FACS. The...
First Steps in Cataract Surgery: AEOS Cataract Wetlab in Berlin
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) successfully held its Cataract Wetlab on 28 March 2026 in Berlin, offering participants a practical introduction to essential cataract surgery techniques. Hosted at Bausch + Lomb’s Berlin facility, the workshop...
AEOS Congress 2026 in Hamburg: Scientific Programme Announced and Registration Open
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS e.V.) is pleased to unveil the scientific programme for its 2026 Congress, taking place on 6 June 2026 at the Radisson Blu in Hamburg. Registration is now open for a full day of scientific exchange, hands-on training,...
Contours of Complexity: AEOS Explores Challenging Corneal Maps with Professor Mazen Sinjab
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. is pleased to welcome Professor Mazen Sinjab for an upcoming live podcast session, “Contours of Complexity – Tackling Challenging Corneal Maps.” Taking place on 31 May 2026 at 17:00 GMT, this free Zoom event will...
AEOS Discusses Ophthalmic Education and Research Collaboration in Syria
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) had the honour of meeting Prof. Marwan Alhalabi, Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Abeer Kudsi for a constructive exchange on ophthalmic education, hospital partnerships, and...
Pediatric Ocular Tumors: SOI Welcomes Professor Norbert Bornfeld for Educational Webinar
The Ophthalmologists Initiative (SOI) welcomes Professor Norbert Bornfeld for the second ocular oncology talk in its BCSC in Ophthalmology series, focusing on “Pediatric Ocular Tumors.” Held in collaboration with the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V.,...
AEOS Vision Conference 2026 in Damascus: Advancing Ophthalmic Education Through International Collaboration
From 2–4 July 2026, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) hosted the AEOS Vision Conference – Latest Updates in Damascus, Syria. The three-day gathering brought together ophthalmologists, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals from Syria,...
AEOS 2025 Year in Review: Science, Humanity, and Global Vision
For the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V., 2025 was a year of shared effort and international collaboration. Through education, practical training, humanitarian work, and institutional partnerships, our community continued to connect scientific...
AEOS Honoured by the Qatar Society of Ophthalmology in Doha
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) was honoured to receive a shield of recognition from the Qatar Society of Ophthalmology (QSO) during its participation in the 5th Qatari Conference of Ophthalmology in Doha. The occasion offered an opportunity to...
Povidone-Iodine in Infectious Endophthalmitis: A Live Lecture with Professor Hiroyuki Nakashizuka
Join us for a live Zoom lecture with Professor Hiroyuki Nakashizuka from Nihon University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan, exploring advances in the use of povidone-iodine for the management of infectious endophthalmitis. This focused educational session offers...
AEOS Congratulates Dr. Obeda Kailani on His Inclusion in The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Obeda Kailani, Scientific Director of AEOS, on his inclusion in The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026. This international recognition marks a meaningful professional...
Uveitis and Masquerade Syndrome: A Live Educational Evening with Yasmine Abdalla
Join us for an interactive Zoom session on “Uveitis and Masquerade Syndrome” with Ms. Yasmine Abdalla, taking place on Sunday, 16 November at 7:00 PM UK time. The evening will focus on a challenging area of ophthalmology, bringing clinical insight and case-based...
Take Your First Steps in Cataract Surgery: AEOS Wetlab in Mülheim
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) invites colleagues beginning their cataract surgery training to a Cataract Wetlab on 25 July 2026 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. With guidance from Inas Elsheikh, FEBO, the workshop offers an opportunity to explore...
AEOS Congratulates Mohamed Elalfy on His Election as President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mohamed Elalfy on his election as President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth). This achievement marks an important milestone in his career and a proud...
Advancing Safer Cataract Surgery in Low-Resource Settings: AEOS at ESCRS 2026
Quality eye care should not depend on where a patient is born. This belief is at the heart of the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V.’s participation in the 44th ESCRS Congress in London. The instructional course, “Delivering Safe Cataract Surgery in...
Advancing Ophthalmology Together: Partnerships Behind AEOS Vision Conference 2026
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is proud to announce the institutional partnerships supporting the AEOS Vision Conference 2026, taking place from 2–4 July 2026 at the Cham Hotel in Damascus, Syria. Under the theme “Advancing Ophthalmology Together,”...
Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology: AEOS Webinar with Professor Lama Al-Aswad
How can artificial intelligence contribute to the future of eye care? The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) invites professionals, researchers, and students to explore this question in its webinar, “Transformation of Care Through Innovation.” Taking place...
AEOS Vision Conference 2026: Connecting Ophthalmic Expertise in Damascus
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce the AEOS Vision Conference, taking place in Damascus, Syria, from 2–4 July 2026. Held under the patronage of the Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Syrian...
Celebrating Young Researchers in Hamburg: Dr. Karim Lehiani Receives AEOS Award
The Young Researchers Session at the 1st AEOS Scientific European Conference in Hamburg, Germany, brought emerging ophthalmologists and researchers together to share their work with an engaged scientific audience. The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is...
International Collaboration in Focus at the AEOS Conference in Hamburg
How can international partnerships support stronger eye care services and the professionals who deliver them? This question will be at the heart of the AEOS Forum on International Collaboration, a dedicated session at the 1st AEOS Scientific European Conference,...
Annual Meeting in Berlin: Medical Expertise Abroad Supporting Syria’s Healthcare Sector
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) e.V. held its second annual meeting in Berlin, bringing together an exceptional group of Syrian doctors living abroad to discuss strategies for supporting Syria’s healthcare sector. The event, organized in...
Upcoming Wetlab: Cataract Surgery Training
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce an exclusive training opportunity for its members: a hands-on Wetlab on Cataract Surgery. This event is designed to provide ophthalmologists with advanced practical skills and insights into one...
AEOS Annual Meeting – Registration Now Open
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce that registration for its upcoming annual meeting is now officially open. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and backers who share AEOS’s scientific and humanitarian vision, all expenses...
AEOS Participation in the SGMA – The First Chapter Conference
On September 6th, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) took part in the SGMA – The First Chapter Conference, held at the Steigenberger Hotel in Cologne, Germany. AEOS was represented by its Chairman of the Board, joining distinguished figures active in...
Specialized Workshop in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: A Scientific and Networking Leap Sponsored by AEOS
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) organized a specialized workshop in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in Mülheim, Germany. Running from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event brought together a select group of...
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AEOS Expands Surgical Training with Portable Phacoemulsification Device
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce the renewed use of the portable phacoemulsification device as part of the surgical training activities conducted by the One Pulse delegation at Al-Mujtahid Hospital. This achievement follows...
AEOS Launches Its Fourth Humanitarian Campaign with Gratitude and Hope
With grateful hearts and renewed hope, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is proud to announce the launch of its fourth humanitarian campaign this year. Continuing a Legacy of Impact Thanks to the generosity and trust of supporters, each of AEOS’s...
AEOS and SGMA Host Intraocular Lens Implantation Workshop
As part of its mission to strengthen medical collaboration and exchange expertise among ophthalmology specialists, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS), in collaboration with the Syrian German Medical Association (SGMA), organized a workshop focused on...
Light of Freedom: A New Vision for a Better Life
As part of our commitment to bringing hope and restoring light to those who have lost it, the Light of Freedom campaign stands as a unique humanitarian initiative aimed at transforming the lives of Syrians in Damascus. In collaboration with the *Arab-European...
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Upcoming Wetlab: Cataract Surgery Training
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce an exclusive training opportunity for its members: a hands-on Wetlab on Cataract Surgery. This event is designed to provide ophthalmologists with advanced practical skills and insights into one...
Specialized Workshop in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: A Scientific and Networking Leap Sponsored by AEOS
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) organized a specialized workshop in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in Mülheim, Germany. Running from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event brought together a select group of...
AEOS Announces Upcoming MIGS Workshop in Mülheim
The Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS) is pleased to announce an exclusive training opportunity for its members: a hands-on Wetlab on Cataract Surgery. This event is designed to provide ophthalmologists with advanced practical skills and insights into one...
AEOS and SGMA Host Intraocular Lens Implantation Workshop
As part of its mission to strengthen medical collaboration and exchange expertise among ophthalmology specialists, the Arab-European Ophthalmological Society (AEOS), in collaboration with the Syrian German Medical Association (SGMA), organized a workshop focused on...
Supporting Young Ophthalmologists – Hands-On Learning in the Wetlab
We are committed to supporting young ophthalmologists by providing hands-on training in our state-of-the-art Wetlab. This allows aspiring eye surgeons to practice surgical techniques in a realistic environment—an essential step in their professional development....











































