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On behalf of the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society we would like to invite you to the 8th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress in Singapore, from 24 – 26 July 2026.
Singapore National Eye Centre will be organising its 35th Anniversary International Meeting on 24-26 July 2026 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. This conference brings together a distinguished international faculty of top specialists in ophthalmology from around the world to share the latest advancements in treatment of major eye diseases, novel imaging and surgical techniques, pivotal clinical trial results and best practices to help overcome the challenges in clinical medicine and surgery.
This conference brings together a distinguished international faculty of top specialists in ophthalmology from around the world to share the latest advancements in treatment of major eye diseases, novel imaging and surgical techniques, pivotal clinical trial results and best practices to help overcome the challenges in clinical medicine and surgery
Program Highlights featuring a distinguished international faculty of top ophthalmology specialists from around the world
19 symposia sessions on the latest advancements in treatment of major eye diseases, novel imaging and surgical techniques, pivotal clinical trial results and best practices to help overcome the challenges in clinical medicine and surgery.
Covering the most relevant, focused topics and conducted by some of the world’s leading ophthalmic experts, the SNEC Masterclass series feature the hottest topics in ophthalmic surgery today with opportunities to deepen your expertise on:
Complex Anterior Segment Surgery • Genetics • iOCT•Premium IOL • Retinal Imaging • Corneal and Ocular Surface Imaging
The meeting will be held jointly with the 8th Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress. SNEC’s Glaucoma faculty will be featured in this programme.
All participants may register for both meetings under a single registration fee.
| Name | Country | Keynote Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| Prof Wong Tien Yin | Singapore | SNEC 35th Anniversary Lecture |
| Prof Yao Ke | China | Arthur Lim Lecture |
| Prof David Friedman | USA | SNEC VisionSave Lecture |
| Prof Dominik Fischer | UK | Richard Fan Distinguished Lectureship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences |
| Prof Srinivas Sadda | USA | Wallace Foulds Lecture |
| Prof Shigeru Kinoshita | Japan | Roger Beuerman Lecture |
| Prof Jost Jonas | Germany | Chew Sek Jin Lecture |
USA: Christine CURCIO
David FRIEDMAN
Anthony KUO
Alvin LIU
SriniVas SADDA
Namrata SAROJ
Brazil: Lisandro SAKATA
France: Dan MILEA
Germany: Jost JONAS
UK: Nathan CONGDON
Andrew LOTERY
Dominik FISCHER
Saurabh JAIN
Mariya MOOSAJEE
Darren TING
Patrick YU WAI MAN
Australia: Tani BROWN
Rosie DAWKINS
Fabrizio D’ESPOSITO
Robyn GUYMER
Justine SMITH
Stephanie WATSON
China: WONG Tien Yin
YAO Ke
ZHU Wenqing
Hong Kong (SAR): Carol CHEUNG
Simon KH SZETO
XU Chenjie
India: Sayan BASU
Prashant GARG
Rohit KHANNA
Namrata SHARMA
Neepa THACKER
Sunil THANGARAJ
Japan: So GOTO
Junko HORI
Makoto INOUE
Shigeru KINOSHITA
Kyoko OHNO-MATSUI
Korea: Tae-Im KIM
Seung-Young YU
Malaysia: Mohamed Aziz SALOWI
Taiwan: CHOU Hung Da
Vietnam: HUY TRAN Minh Dinh
and many more!
Discover the vibrant fusion of cultures, cutting-edge modernity, and lush greenery in the captivating city-state of Singapore. Renowned for its efficient infrastructure, diverse culinary scene, and iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, Singapore offers a truly unique experience for visitors.
APGC 2026 will be held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
With its welcoming atmosphere, safety, and ease of travel, Singapore is the perfect destination for the APGC 2026, promising an unforgettable blend of business and leisure for all attendees.
All travellers must have a valid visa before arriving in Singapore. View information in relation to applying for a visa to attend.
APGC is a gathering of opthamologists from around the world, working together to collaborate, share experiences, knowledge and research results.
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The Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress brings together clinicians, scientists, students and other health practitioners from the Ophthalmology field with a focus on Glaucoma.
The program provides a platform for delegates to collaborate, share experiences, knowledge and research results whilst also learning about world’s best practice and the recent innovations helping us overcome challenges in clinical medicine and surgery.
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| Time | Presentation Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 08:40 | History of the Singapore Cornea Transplant Program |
Donald TAN Singapore |
| 08:40 – 08:50 | Singapore Corneal Research Program: 18 Years of Innovation |
Jodhbir METHA Singapore |
| 08:50 – 09:00 | Future of Dry Eye Disease Management |
Louis Tong Singapore |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Evidence Based Therapies to Combat Infectious Keratitis |
Namrata SHARMA India |
| 09:10 – 09:20 | Corneal Ectasia: What Do We Really Know? |
Stephanie WATSON Australia |
| 09:20 – 09:30 | Paediatric Keratoplasty: Dilemmas and Developments |
WOO JYH Haur Singapore |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Keratoprosthesis / Artificial Cornea: Current Status and Future Research |
Sayan BASU India |
| 09:40 – 09:50 | Corneal Cell Therapies – Paradigm Shift vs Expensive Luxury |
Shigeru KINOSHITA Japan |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Panel Discussion | — |
| Time | Presentation Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 08:40 | Macular Buckle – Update |
Gavin TAN Singapore |
| 08:40 – 08:50 | Gasless Peel for Full Thickness Macular Hole |
Simon KH SZETO Hong Kong |
| 08:50 – 09:00 | Cytokines in Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy |
Rosie DAWKINS Australia |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Pediatric RD – New Advances |
Andrew TSAI Singapore |
| 09:10 – 09:20 | TBA |
Makoto INOUE Japan |
| 09:20 – 09:30 | TBA |
Li Qiang China |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Prognostication for ERM Surgery |
Danny CHEUNG Singapore |
| 09:40 – 09:50 | TBA |
Referao AGUSTIAWAN Indonesia |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Panel Discussion | — |
| Time | Presentation Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Personalizing AMD Care: From Polygenic Risk to Precision Therapies |
David UK UK |
| 16:10 – 16:20 | Geographic Atrophy in Asia: Navigating the Era of Treatment and Biomarker-Driven Care |
Farah IBRAHIM Singapore |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | New Perspectives in Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging in AMD |
Christine CURCIO USA |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | The ETDRS and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy 40 Years Later – What’s Changed in Clinical Management? |
Anna TAN Singapore |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | The Future of Retinal Imaging in Ischemic Retinal Diseases |
Gemmy CHEUNG Singapore |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | New Frontiers in Retinal Toxicity |
CHAN Hock Hong Singapore |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Who to Treat and How? Application of Optogenetics in the Treatment of Retinal Degeneration |
Srinivas SADDA USA |
| 17:10 – 17:30 | Question & Answer | — |
| Time | Presentation Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Evolution of Advanced Practices in Nursing and Allied Health: 35 Years of Innovation | Lisa ONG (Singapore), Elena Bte MOHAMED AYOB (Singapore) |
| 16:10 – 16:20 | Reimagining Eye Care: Towards the Ideal Model |
Haslina Binte HAMZAH Singapore |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Advancing Practices in Nursing: Moorfields’ Experience |
Mary MASIH UK |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Advanced Nursing Practice in Glaucoma Management: Navigating Pressure Points and Surface Care |
Nazurah LOH Singapore |
| 16:40 – 16:50 | Achieving the Perfect Fit in Specialty Contact Lenses |
N REENA Singapore |
| 16:50 – 17:00 | Restoring Sight with Care: Nurse-led Intravitreal Injection |
Desiree WONG Singapore |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Beyond the Counter: A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Dry Eye Management |
Victor TAN Singapore |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Keeping an Eye Out: Role of Community Optometrist in Primary Care |
Chimene LIM Singapore |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Panel Discussion: “Collaborative Care: Shaping the Future of Eye Care” | — |
Important dates
Good News! Abstract Submission Now Open Until 21 February 2026