Read more below from Dr. Nihal Adel Hassan on the achievements of the Egyptian Ophthalmological Society (EOS) and partnership with the Ophthalmology Foundation from November 2026:
Mission, Membership, and Role in Ophthalmology
For readers who may be unfamiliar with your organization, could you tell us about its mission, the countries or regions it serves, and its role in supporting ophthalmology education, training, and professional development?
Egyptian Society of Ophthalmology (EOS) was established in 1902 one of oldest societies in the world Egypt being oldest country in middle east & among Arab countries, EOS is considered mother society gathering many of regional societies EOS past years collaborated with many Arab societies for conjoined conferences & meetings MEACO, Emirate (ESO), Saudi , Kuwait, Maskat, Lybia, Syria, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, as well as doctors from Sudan & Yemen
As well as European societies; French, Red sea society, Turkish, ESCRs. American Academy of Ophthalmology shared with sessions in EOS congresses
Membership and Reach
Approximately how many members, trainees, or affiliated ophthalmologists are currently involved with your organization, and how has this grown in recent years?
- Members of EOS: about 8,000.
- Growing in recent years through newly registered specialists, new graduates and residents.
Key Achievements
Looking back over the past five to six years, what achievements are you most proud of as an organization?
Accreditation of Egyptian Ophthalmology journal helping publications of research from local & regional doctors. The EOS journal is one of the two journals indexed in Scopus as well as only Egyptian journal indexed in Web of Science. EOS journal publish 80 article / year looking for up to 100 next year
& will be published twice a year.
Annually 2 main congresses are held:
- Winter congress with educational courses for any attendant to congress free of charge as well as free paper submission
- Wet labs for different basic and advanced surgeries.
- Wet lab for ocular diagnostics, OCT, OCT-A, sonar, UBM, dry eye, Pentacam.
- Registered delegates in 2026 congress was 3200 with 75 quest speakers from all over the world
- Wet labs for different basic & advanced surgeries
- Wet lab for ocular diagnostics, OCT, OCT-A, sonar, UBM, dry eye, pentacam
- Summer congress: mainly for presentations by young ophthalmology with keynote lectures for a pioneer in the sub-specialties
Reputation and Impact
Your organization is widely recognized within the ophthalmology community. What factors have contributed to its reputation, growth, and success?
- Supporting young ophthalmologist with training courses, lectures, wet labs
- Attending young ophthalmologists with free registration
- Also a big competition was held for 2 years between different groups of young ophthalmologists from all ophthalmology departments in all universities in Egypt as well as ophthalmic ministry of health institutes and research institute supporting the 3 winner groups with financial supports for further research work & attending congresses abroad
- We have also sessions for video competitions
- Collaboration of European, American societies in annual EOS congresses enrich the educational part to young ophthalmologists
Innovation and Digital Transformation
Many professional organizations have embraced digital transformation, including online education, virtual events, digital assessments, and simulation-based training. What impact has this had on your members and educational programs?
- EOS held webinars for subspecialties.
Maintaining Educational Standards
Maintaining high educational and professional standards across different institutions and regions can be challenging. How does your organization ensure consistency and quality in training, education, and professional development?
To ensure quality of education all courses & wet labs are given by pioneers & experts in their specialty, most tutors are Professors in university hospitals.
Free paper, video sessions & young ophthalmology sessions are moderated & chair personnel are senior ophthalmologists & Professors.
التطوير المهني المستمر
Beyond formal ophthalmology training, continuing professional development is essential for keeping ophthalmologists up to date with advances in the field. How does your organization support ongoing learning and professional development among ophthalmologists in your region?
- EOS shared & supervised in many ophthalmological campaigns in different governorates & rural cities
- Glaucoma campaign examined more than million patients by help of well-equipped movable units sponsored by a local pharmaceutical company
Future collaboration
Looking ahead, how do you envision your organization and the Ophthalmology Foundation working together to further strengthen ophthalmology education, training standards, research, and professional development?
Future collaboration between EOS and OF is very important in supporting young ophthalmologists. EOS offers all educational materials and professional needs for development. There is already a signed collaboration between EOS and OF.
The Role of OF Examinations
How have the OF examinations supported trainees and ophthalmologists in your region, and what impact do you believe internationally recognized examinations have on educational standards and professional development?
OF examinations help many ophthalmologists to develop their knowledge as well as easy approach online lectures, well calibrated exams & evaluation.
Challenges Facing Ophthalmology Trainees
What do you see as the biggest challenges currently facing ophthalmology trainees in your region, and how is your organization helping to address these challenges?
EOS helps the trainee to overcome challenges & difficulties in knowledge & practicing by holding regular courses, wet labs in congresses as well as sharing all local & regional congresses all over the year sharing experiences & transferring knowledge to young ophthalmologists. Many challenges facing young ophthalmologists & trainee with large numbers and short of facilities, EOS helps in scientific support to all local meetings & congresses all over the country with lectures and courses as well as helping publication in Egyptian journal and improving website.
The Value of Internationally Recognized Examinations
What role do internationally recognized ophthalmology examinations play in supporting training standards, career progression, professional development, and the delivery of high-quality patient care within your region?
International recognized examinations very beneficial for standardization of training skills and caliber in turn perfecting the profession leading to the best patient care.
How Can Readers Get Involved?
To find out more, visit the EOS website
البريد الإلكتروني: eos@eos1902.org
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