The Ophthalmology Foundation held a full-day ophthalmic educators course in July 2026 in conjunction with the Malaysia Ophthalmology Scientific Congress with the College of Ophthalmologists, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. Ophthalmology Foundation faculty Dr. Karl C. Golnik and Dr. Meena…
Teaching the Teachers: The Ophthalmology Foundation at Eyexcel Global 2026 At the Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology (LAICO) in Madurai, India, the Ophthalmology Foundation returned this July as a co-sponsor of Eyexcel Global 2026 — the four-day course that…
The Ophthalmology Foundation held a full-day ophthalmic educators course in May 2026 in Shantou, Guangdong, China, an initiative with the the Chinese Women’s Medical Association. Chaired by Dr. Karl C. Golnik and organized by the Program Director, Dr. Mingzhi Zhang,…
AAO 2026: Ophthalmic Educators Symposium “Online Tools for Interactive Learning in Ophthalmology” Friday, 9 October 2026, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Room 338-339 Program Number SYM01 Workshops provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities. If you’re attending AAO 2026 this October, join us on 9…
The Faculty Development Committee of the Ophthalmology Foundation have presented at congresses worldwide that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and expand professional networks. Read on about where we have…
The Ophthalmology Foundation is pleased to share the launch of the African Ophthalmology Council’s (AOC) Bruce Spivey Skills Development Award. This award is given in honor of Dr. Bruce Spivey, Vice President and founding board member of the Ophthalmology Foundation,…
The Ophthalmology Foundation’s One-to-One Mentoring Program has grown in 2025 and made life-changing connections among participants. The online program connects ophthalmologists with more experienced ophthalmologists that have demonstrated success in their fields of expertise to build a team relationship from…
The Ophthalmology Foundation was pleased to participate in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in October 2025. Read more to learn about how our staff, faculty volunteers, and board members utilized the meeting to advance our mission of…
The Faculty Development Committee of the Ophthalmology Foundation have presented at congresses worldwide that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and expand professional networks. Read on about where we have…
Hugh Taylor, AC, MD, University of Melbourne Founding Board Director of the Ophthalmology Foundation, Hugh Taylor, AC, MD, has published a new book, “Opening Eyes; Preventer of Blindness.” It tells the story of the work he has accomplished over the…