APACRS - Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

APACRS - Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons The Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) is a leading organisation APACRS maintains its website at www.apacrs.org. Barrett.

Among the tools the society has developed to achieve its goals is EyeWorld Asia-Pacific, an international anterior segment ophthalmology news magazine. The magazine keeps readers abreast of the latest developments in ophthalmology while hewing to a perspective that is always relevant to the particular needs, cognizant to the nuances of the Asia-Pacific region. This resource is accessible to member

s wherever they can get online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to linking to the digital version of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific, the website offers news, important announcements, and a convenient biometry calculator utilizing various IOL formulae developed by Prof. APACRS also hosted a series of webinars in 2020 and 2021 covering cataract surgery, refractive surgery and corneal surgery and videos are also available on the APACRS website. All the society’s activities culminate in its annual meeting. The society’s annual meeting features a carefully curated scientific program, tailored and relevant to doctors in the Asia-Pacific. The program includes important practice information provided by a top-rate faculty from around the world. Held in different countries in the Asia-Pacific region and welcoming delegates and guests from all over the world, the APACRS annual meeting has become the most important regional meeting for cataract and refractive surgery and one of the most important educational events in the global ophthalmological calendar. Through these and other activities, the APACRS continues to work in close collaboration with the region’s most prominent local organizations, bringing them closer together with international partners from elsewhere in the world to serve the cataract and refractive surgery needs of over half the world’s population.

06/06/2026

Three days. Hundreds of sessions. Thousands of connections. One unforgettable congress. APACRS-RCOPT 2026 in Pattaya has been a remarkable celebration of surgical excellence, innovation, and the enduring spirit of the cataract & refractive surgery community. To our hosts at RCOPT and THSCRS, the people of Thailand, and the beautiful city of Pattaya—thank you for your warmth and hospitality.
To every delegate, faculty member, industry partner, and friend who joined us—the conversations you sparked, the knowledge you shared, and the connections you made will continue to shape the future of ophthalmology across our region and beyond.
The congress ends. The journey continues.
📍 Save the date for next year’s 39th APACRS-INASCRS Joint Meeting, 3-5 June 2027 Bali

Three controversies. Four international societies. One lively debate: Leading experts from APACRS, ASCRS, ESCRS, and LAT...
06/06/2026

Three controversies. Four international societies. One lively debate: Leading experts from APACRS, ASCRS, ESCRS, and LATAMSCRS tackled three of today's most debated topics:

- Immediate vs Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery
- Clear Lens Extraction vs Refractive Laser Correction
- Optical Microscope vs 3D Digital Display

Because surgical excellence begins with understanding every side of the debate.

06/06/2026

Charity Run for Sight at APACRS-RCOPT 2026 Pattaya: Over 1,200 delegates, faculty members, industry partners, and friends ran along Pattaya's beautiful waterfront in support of the Eye Foundation of Thailand.
Together, we celebrated the spirit of giving back, with participants proudly receiving the event's signature IOL medal—a symbol of innovation, unity, and compassion.
Advancing eye care. Giving back. Moving forward—together.
Share your run photo and tag us — we'd love to see your finish line moment! 🏅 Every step counted toward better eye care across Thailand.

05/06/2026

More Than a Meeting: At the Congress Reception, delegates, faculty, industry partners, and friends came together to reconnect, celebrate achievements, and strengthen friendships across the global ophthalmic community.

Because advancing ophthalmology is driven not only by science, but also by collaboration, mentorship, and shared experiences.

05/06/2026

Where Education Meets Creativity, Storytelling Drives Learning: Congratulations to Dr Samaresh Srivastava, winner of the APACRS Film Festival 2026 Grand Prize, for his outstanding film " The Domino Effect – How Anterior Chamber Dynamics Affect the Posterior Segment".

Combining scientific excellence with compelling storytelling, all the award-winning films showcased the power of creativity to advance surgical education, inspire learning, and improve patient care.

05/06/2026

A Legacy of Innovation. A Vision for the Future: Dr Sri Ganesh. Chairman & Chief of Surgery at Nethradhama Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Bangalore reflected on the remarkable evolution of refractive surgery and the lessons learned from decades of pioneering work.

Reflecting on lessons from the past while inspiring the next generation of refractive surgeons.

05/06/2026

A Celebration of Excellence, Innovation and Service: At the Opening Ceremony, Dr Anuchit Poonyathalang received the APACRS Gold Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to ophthalmology, surgical education, and eye care across Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region. His legacy of service, leadership, and mentorship continues to inspire generations of ophthalmologists.

"Our greatest achievement is not what we do ourselves, but what we inspire others to do." - Dr Anuchit Poonyathalang

Celebrate the Best Ophthalmic Films of 2026 at the APACRS Film Festival Symposium & Awards Ceremony!Join us at 16:30hrs ...
05/06/2026

Celebrate the Best Ophthalmic Films of 2026 at the APACRS Film Festival Symposium & Awards Ceremony!

Join us at 16:30hrs on Friday, 5 June 2026 for an inspiring and educational evening showcasing the finest in ophthalmic filmmaking.

The Congress Reception will follow immediately after at the Exhibition Hall. Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie with colleagues from around the world!

04/06/2026

Innovation in Action at APACRS-RCOPT2026: Industry partners showcased innovations transforming cataract and refractive surgery, while global experts shared insights that challenged perspectives and advanced clinical practice.

Where science, education, and innovation converge.

Mastering Complex Conditions: Four Thai subspecialty societies came together for a day of focused learning on some of ca...
04/06/2026

Mastering Complex Conditions: Four Thai subspecialty societies came together for a day of focused learning on some of cataract surgery's most challenging clinical scenarios covering Paediatric Cataract Surgery & Visual Rehab, Diplopia, Glaucoma, Posterior Capsule Rupture.

"The most challenging cases often become our greatest teachers - pushing us to think deeper, operate smarter, and provide even better care for our patients."
- Dr Thanapong Somkijrungroj, MD

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