The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology

Name: The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology
Start: 2026-04-17
Location: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Bay

Apr

Date

17 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri 17 – Sun 19 Apr

Venue

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Bay

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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📝 Useful Information

The 23rd Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Conference (ESO 2026) is scheduled to take place from April 17 to 19, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. However, the organizing committee has announced a postponement until further notice due to regional travel and airspace disruptions.

For the latest updates on the rescheduled dates, you can visit the official ESO 2026 website.

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Event Overview (ESO 2026)

Past & Related Events

•Location: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.

•Status: Currently postponed; the committee is working to identify new dates.

•Accreditation: The event is accredited by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and offers a total of 90:15 CME hours.

•Key Themes: Sessions cover a broad range of subspecialties including glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and medical retina.

•Scientific Program Highlights:

•"Retina Rumble": A high-impact debate arena featuring international and regional retina experts.

•Interactive Workshops: Hands-on wet labs and skills-enhancement sessions for surgeons and practitioners.

•Ocular Surface Focus: Specialized discussions on inflammation and advanced management strategies.

•ESO 2025: Held from February 7–9, 2025, at the same Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island venue, focusing on "Professional Networking for the Future".

•Ramadan Iftar: The society recently hosted a community gathering for colleagues and members to celebrate together.

•Regional Collaboration: The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) actively participates in neighboring events, such as the 25th Kuwait Conference of Ophthalmology, to strengthen GCC-wide medical cooperation.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026