π₯ The countdown is on β APVRS 2026 is almost here!
With the congress just around the corner, members of the APVRS 2026 Scientific Program Committee β Prof. Se Joon Woo, Prof. Kaoru Fujinami, and Prof. Wei-Chi Wu β share a sneak peek of what awaits you on the Gold Coast.
From retina to uveitis, ocular oncology, paediatric retina, glaucoma, cataract, and beyond, this yearβs program is packed with sessions across the full spectrum of ophthalmology. Whether youβre interested in the latest surgical innovations, emerging therapies, or cross-disciplinary discussions, the scientific program has been thoughtfully curated to offer something for every specialist.
Whether youβre planning to attend lectures, join hands-on wet labs, or connect with colleagues from across the region, APVRS 2026 offers something for everyone.
The countdown is on. Finalise your travel plans and weβll see you on the Gold Coast! π
Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society
The mission of the APVRS is to assist the development of the VR field in the Asia-Pacific region.
10/08/2026
Join leading retina specialists Adrian Fung, MBBS, Adnan Tufail, MBBS, MD, and Ocularβs Chief Development Officer Peter K. Kaiser, MD, and Chief Scientific Officer Jeffrey Heier, MD for a breakfast symposium on Saturday, August 29 from 7:30β8:30 AM AEST.
Explore how unmatched durability and sustained disease control have the potential to redefine the management of nAMD.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4fvgCMY
π¨ 3 WEEKS UNTIL APVRS 2026! π¨
The clock is ticking! β³ In just 3 weeks (August 28β30, 2026), weβll be gathering on the Gold Coast, Australia for APVRS 2026! ππ¦πΊ
Scientific Program Co-Chair Prof. Adrian Fung Dr Adrian Fung breaks down what youβll miss if youβre not there:
βοΈ Wet AMD Debates: TKIs vs. 2nd-gen anti-VEGFs & gene therapies
π‘ Retinal Controversies: Photobiomodulation & cutting-edge developments
π¦Έ Complex Cases: Surgical cases co-held with the Vit-Buckle Society (featuring a superhero panel!)
Spots are filling up fast! πββοΈπ¨
π SCAN THE QR CODE IN THE VIDEO NOW to lock in your registration and grab the full program schedule before itβs too late!
Register now: https://congress.2026.apvrs.org
Program details: https://2026.apvrs.org/program-schedule/
See you in the Gold Coast! βοΈποΈ
03/08/2026
As we look toward new horizons together, we invite all APVRS delegates to visit the Roche booth.
Connect with our team to explore the changing dynamics of retinal health management and expand your clinical insights. Drop by Booth 20 to start the conversation.
β³ Only a few weeks left to register!
APVRS 2026 is almost here on the Gold Coast β Where Retina Meets the Reef β and spots are filling fast.
Join Congress President Andrew Chang, Co-Convenor Mali Okada, Scientific Program Co-Chair Adrian Fung and Local Scientific Program Chair Lawrence Lee for:
β¨ Retina Future Forum
β¨ Retina Spotlight with societies from across Asia & beyond
β¨ Live vitreoretinal, macular & detachment surgery
β¨ Latest updates on myopia, surgery & polypoidal disease
Hosted by our Australian colleagues in a stunning, family-friendly destination with beaches, surf and great food right on the doorstep.
Local delegates β donβt miss your chance to earn 20 CPD hours!
Time is running out. Secure your place now before registration closes.
π Register Now: congress.2026.apvrs.org
See you on the Gold Coast! π
27/07/2026
At Roche, we are dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of the retina community today and tomorrow. If you are attending APVRS, stop by Booth 20 to learn more about our ongoing commitment to the field and connect with industry peers.
π₯ Prof. Colin Chan, Scientific Program Committee Member, invites you to APVRS 2026 Gold Coast!
Prof. Colin Chan Colin Chan gives us a sneak peek of whatβs in store at APVRS 2026. And itβs not just about retina β this yearβs scientific program reaches across the full spectrum of ophthalmology, connecting retina with cornea, cataract, myopia, glaucoma, and more.
One session not to miss is the APVRS-APMS Symposium: Surgical Correction of Myopia, chaired by Prof. Chan himself. The session will dive into the surgical challenges of cataract surgery in highly myopic patients, including IOL selection, retinal detachment risk, managing patients with previous ICL or laser refractive surgery, and newer approaches like scleral reinforcement and trabeculectomy.
Whether youβre a retina specialist, anterior segment surgeon, or comprehensive ophthalmologist, APVRS 2026 has something for you.
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Congress: August 28 - 30, 2026
π Venue: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
π Register now to secure your spot: https://congress.2026.apvrs.org/
24/07/2026
*Meet the APVRS 2026 Named Lecture Awardees!* π
Four visionary leaders. Four landmark lectures you wonβt want to miss at APVRS 2026 Gold Coast!
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Prof. Gemmy Cheung (Singapore)
Phenotyping Asian AMD
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August 28 (Friday) | 13:15 β 14:15 | Arena 1
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Dr. Keiko Kataoka (Japan)
Advances in Imaging Drive Standardized Diagnosis and A Deeper Understanding of Macular Disease
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August 29 (Saturday) | 14:00 β 14:45 | Arena 1
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Prof. Taraprasad Das (India)
Endophthalmitis Management Study: Bed to Bench
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August 29 (Saturday) | 14:00 β 14:45 | Arena 1
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Dr. Rajendra Apte (United States)
From Mechanisms to Medicine: Translating Scientific Discoveries into Patient Care
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August 28 (Friday) | 13:15 β 14:15 | Arena 1
These distinguished speakers represent the very best in vitreoretina. Their lectures promise to inspire, educate, and push the frontiers of our field! β¨
Join us in Gold Coast to celebrate their remarkable achievements! π¦πΊ
π Register now: Congress.2026.apvrs.org
23/07/2026
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