Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology

27/09/2026

2026 PAO Annual Congress | NAME BADGE COLLECTION and ON-SITE REGISTRATION -

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28/07/2026

🚨 Only 3 days remaining!

The Early Bird Registration deadline for the 2026 PAO Annual Congress** is fast approaching.

✔️ Register now and save on registration fees

🗓️ Early Bird ends July 31

Register now at paocongress.com/2026

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01/07/2026

Join us for LEAP Forward: The Elderly Eye – Considerations in Cataract Surgery, a session under the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology – Lifelong Educational Access Program (LEAP), focusing on key considerations and advances in cataract surgery for the aging eye.

Topics includes Corneal Pre-operative Considerations for Cataract Surgery, Multifocal IOLs in Post-Laser Vision Correction (LVC) Patients, Combining MIGS and Cataract Surgery, and Introduction to Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). See you on July 8, 2026 (Wednesday) at Ledesma Hall, 9th Floor, Tower 1, Makati Medical Center. Registration opens at 6:00 PM, and dinner will be served. The program starts at 7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

For those who are unable to attend onsite, you may still participate by scanning the QR code on the poster to join the webinar. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xw8VdKF5T66PpMtJDzEZWA

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01/07/2026

We’re delighted to present the latest issue of The Focal Point, which honors the heritage that continues to inspire our profession.

From the strong Filipino presence at APAO 2026 and the PAO Midyear Convention in Cagayan de Oro, to the evolution of The Focal Point into its digital age, these stories remind us that our roots empower us to grow and reach farther together.

Head on over to efptoday.com to explore this issue and take a meaningful look at the stories shaping our profession and community.

Warmly,
The Focal Point Editorial Team

05/06/2026

📢 Join us for the 1st Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) and Philippine Eye Research Institute (PERI) Research Bootcamp in cooperation with the ASEAN Ophthalmology Society (AOS)!

🗓 August 15–16, 2026
📍 Henry Sy Auditorium, St. Luke’s Medical Center – BGC, Taguig City

This intensive two-day program is designed to equip residents, fellows, and ophthalmologists with essential research skills, expert mentorship, and practical guidance in developing high-impact studies that advance ophthalmology and visual sciences.

✨ Learn from experienced mentors and strengthen your skills in:
• Research development and proposal writing
• Study design and methodology
• Statistical analysis and manuscript preparation
• Research presentation and publication strategies

📌 To Register
https://forms.gle/JtJr6ATNDXEKtYPr9

Be part of this landmark academic initiative dedicated to advancing ophthalmic research and innovation in the Philippines.

01/06/2026

Join us for LEAP Forward: The Adult Eye Part 2- Common Pathologies, a session under the PAO – Lifelong Educational Access Program (LEAP), exploring common procedures and diseases seen in adulthood.

This session features the Philippine Society of Ophthalmic and Reconstructive Surgery Inc (PSOPRSI), Philippine Ocular Genetics Interest Group (POGIG), and Neuro-Ophthalmological Society of the Philippines (NOSP)
which brings together experts to explore the evolving role of diagnostic testing and multidisciplinary management in complex ophthalmic conditions. Topics include the integration of imaging in the management of thyroid eye disease, practical approaches to recognizing and managing myasthenia gravis in the eye clinic, and advances in navigating inherited retinal diseases from phenotype to genotype.

See you on June 10, 2026, Wednesday, at the Ledesma Hall, 9th Floor, Tower 1, Makati Medical Center. Registration opens at 6:00 PM, and dinner will be served. *Program starts at 7:00 PM*. We look forward to seeing you there!

For those who can’t join onsite, you may still participate by scanning the QR code on the poster for the webinar link or register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KUl8ma4CTOGD5eSCIESjnQ

29/05/2026

🚨🗓️* *2 days left before the deadline for nominations.** *Submit now!*

Dear Fellow PAO Members,

The PAO Awards of Distinction was established in 2005 to formally recognize outstanding members who have rendered exceptional service and made significant contributions to the growth and advancement of the PAO and Philippine Ophthalmology.

Conferred every five years, each awardee is honored with a PAO Medallion and Certificate. The awards are presented under the following distinguished categories:
• PAO Distinguished Service Award
• PAO Geminiano De Ocampo Outstanding Researcher in Ophthalmology Award
• PAO Ophthalmic Educator Award
• PAO Jesus V. Tamesis Distinguished Community Service Award
• PAO Outstanding Leadership Award

Attached below are the Awards Criteria, General Rules and Guidelines, Important Dates, List of Previous Awardees for each category, and the Nomination Form for your reference.

Please note the following:
• More than one awardee may be selected per category in any award cycle.
• An individual may receive each specific award category only once in his or her lifetime.
• An individual may receive multiple award categories in the same year, provided all criteria are satisfactorily fulfilled.

We enjoin all PAO members in good standing to actively participate in the nomination process and contribute to the continued success of this meaningful and prestigious tradition.

As we continue to advance the mission of the PAO and uphold the highest standards of excellence in Philippine Ophthalmology, we honor the remarkable ophthalmologists whose unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and selfless service have strengthened our Academy and shaped its enduring legacy — a lasting testament to their dedication, integrity, and professional excellence that will undoubtedly inspire generations to come.

The deadline for the submission of nominations is May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Submissions received beyond this date and time will no longer be accepted.

Duly accomplished nomination forms, together with all required supporting documents, must be submitted to the PAO Secretariat through either of the following channels:

Via Email:
[email protected]

Via Courier Service:
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology
Unit 815 Medical Plaza Makati Condominium
Amorsolo Street, corner De la Rosa Street
Makati City, Philippines

Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the PAO Secretariat.

Very truly yours,

Eleonore B. Iguban, MD
Chair
PAO Committee on Awards

Noted by:

Marie Joan V. Loy, MD
President
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology

26/05/2026

The next chapter of discovery, collaboration, and innovation is taking shape.

Registration and abstract submission for the 2026 PAO Annual Congress will be opening soon. Watch out for more details.

Download the scientific program overview: https://qr-codes.io/fu16Zs

13/05/2026

Join us for LEAP Forward: The Adult Eye - Common Procedures and Pathologies, a session under the PAO – Lifelong Educational Access Program (LEAP), exploring common procedures and diseases seen in adulthood.

This session features the Refractive Surgery Society of the Philippines (RSSP), Philippine Ocular Inflammation Society (POIS), and Vitreoretinal Society of the Philippines (VRSP), which brings together key insights on patients undergoing phakic IOLs, the recognition and management of UGH syndrome, and the diagnosis of HIV-related retinopathies. Gain practical knowledge through case-based discussions that highlight real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to identify and manage these diverse adult ocular conditions.

See you tonight May 13, 2026, Wednesday, at the Ledesma Hall, 9th Floor, Tower 1, Makati Medical Center. Registration opens at 6:00 PM, and dinner will be served. *Program starts at 7:00 PM*. We look forward to seeing you there!

For those who can’t join onsite, you may still participate by scanning the QR code on the poster for the webinar link or register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F-JoJDQXRdeSWg_XyKSvQg

02/05/2026

Join us for LEAP Forward: The Adult Eye - Common Procedures and Pathologies, a session under the PAO – Lifelong Educational Access Program (LEAP), exploring common procedures and diseases seen in adulthood.

This session features the Refractive Surgery Society of the Philippines (RSSP), Philippine Ocular Inflammation Society (POIS), and Vitreoretinal Society of the Philippines (VRSP), which brings together key insights on patients undergoing phakic IOLs, the recognition and management of UGH syndrome, and the diagnosis of HIV-related retinopathies. Gain practical knowledge through case-based discussions that highlight real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to identify and manage these diverse adult ocular conditions.

See you on May 13, 2026, Wednesday, at the Ledesma Hall, 9th Floor, Tower 1, Makati Medical Center. Registration opens at 6:00 PM, and dinner will be served. *Program starts at 7:00 PM*. We look forward to seeing you there!

For those who can’t join onsite, you may still participate by scanning the QR code on the poster for the webinar link or register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F-JoJDQXRdeSWg_XyKSvQg