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, membres et rôle en ophtalmologie
Pour les lecteurs qui ne connaissent peut-être pas votre organisation, pourriez-vous nous expliquer sa mission, les pays ou les régions qu’elle dessert, et son rôle dans le soutien de l’éducation, de la formation et du développement professionnel en matière d’ophtalmologie ?
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
Adhésion et portée
Quel est le nombre approximatif de membres, de stagiaires ou d'ophtalmologistes affiliés à votre organisation, et comment cela a-t-il évolué ces dernières années ?
- Members of EOS: about 8,000.
- Growing in recent years through newly registered specialists, new graduates and residents.
Principaux résultats
En regardant en arrière ces cinq à six dernières années, quels sont les accomplissements auxquels vous êtes le plus fier en tant qu'organisation ?
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 et impact
Votre organisation est largement reconnue dans le milieu de la médecine ophtalmologique. Quels facteurs ont contribué à sa réputation, à sa croissance et à son succès ?
- 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 et transformation numérique
De nombreuses organisations professionnelles ont adopté la transformation numérique, notamment l’enseignement en ligne, les événements virtuels, les évaluations numériques et la formation basée sur la simulation. Quel impact cela a-t-il eu sur vos membres et vos programmes éducatifs ?
- EOS held webinars for subspecialties.
Maintien des normes éducativess
Maintenir des normes élevées en matière d’éducation et de formation dans les différentes institutions et régions peut s’avérer difficile. Comment votre organisation assure-t-elle la cohérence et la qualité de la formation, de l’éducation et du développement professionnel ?
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.
Développement professionnel continu
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
Collaboration future
En ce qui concerne l'avenir, comment envisagez-vous que votre organisation et la Fondation d'ophtalmologie travaillent ensemble pour renforcer encore l'enseignement, les normes de formation, la recherche et le développement professionnel en matière d'ophtalmologie ?
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.
Le rôle des examens OF
Comment les examens OF ont-ils aidé les stagiaires et les ophtalmo-médecins dans votre région, et quel impact, selon vous, ont les examens reconnus internationalement sur les normes d’éducation et le développement professionnel ?
OF examinations help many ophthalmologists to develop their knowledge as well as easy approach online lectures, well calibrated exams & evaluation.
Problèmes rencontrés par les internes en ophtalmologie
Quels sont, selon vous, les principaux défis auxquels sont confrontés actuellement les étudiants en ophtalmologie dans votre région, et comment votre organisation contribue-t-elle à résoudre ces défis ?
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.
La valeur des examens reconnus internationalement
Quel rôle jouent les examens d’ophtalmologie reconnus internationalement pour soutenir les normes de formation, la progression de carrière, le développement professionnel et la prestation de soins de qualité aux patients dans votre région ?
International recognized examinations very beneficial for standardization of training skills and caliber in turn perfecting the profession leading to the best patient care.
Comment les lecteurs peuvent-ils participer ?
To find out more, visit the EOS website
Courriel : eos@eos1902.org
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