Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
108th Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
7th - 9th July 2025
EXAMINATION SCHOOLS, Oxford, UK
DOYNE LECTURE
Unravelling the Corneal Endothelium Prof. Jodhbir S. Mehta
Singapore
​109th
Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
6th - 8th July 2026
EXAMINATION SCHOOLS, Oxford, UK
DOYNE LECTURE
Prof. Chris Hammond
London
SYMPOSIA:
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Master's Symposium:
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Opening Pandora’s box - orbital disease
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Hot topics
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Letters on a chart mean nothing
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Focus on surgical techniques
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Pushing the Frontiers: emerging strategies for eye health
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Systemic disorders of the eye
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Interesting cases
2026 DOYNE LECTURE
PLUS:
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Poster Session
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Rapid-Fire Session
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
OPEN UNIL 14 FEBRUARY 2026​
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There are two prizes available; the Founders Cup (laboratory research) and the Ian Fraser Cup (clinical research).
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Early Career Research* POSTER AWARDS (*eligibility).
Scientific Meeting Timings for 2026
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Start Monday - 09.30
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Finish Wednesday - 16.00
2026 Locations
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Scientific Meeting and Monday Garden Party in the Quad - Exam. Schools
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Gala Dinner - Rhodes House
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B&B Accommodation - St Catherine's College
A single venue - Scientific sessions - Posters - Trade Exhibition
EXAMINATION SCHOOLS
75 - 81 High St, Oxford OX1 4BG​
CPD Accreditation for OOC 2026
Up to 24.25 Self-accredited points available over the 3 days.
MONDAY
Registration: 08:15 - 09:30
Scientific sessions: START 09:30
VENUE: Exam. Schools
​​Refreshments, Posters and Exhibition
​VENUE: Exam. Schools
Evening Garden Party
VENUE: Exam. Schools
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TUESDAY
Registration: 08:00 - 09:00
Scientific sessions:
START 09.00
VENUE: Exam. Schools
​​Refreshments, Posters and Exhibition
​VENUE: Exam. Schools
Gala Dinner
VENUE: Rhodes House​
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WEDNESDAY
Registration: 08:15 - 09:15
Scientific sessions:
START 09.15
VENUE: Exam. Schools
Refreshments, Posters and Exhibition
​VENUE: Exam. Schools
Scientific sessions:
CLOSE 16.00​
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Discounted Train Travel to Oxford
Discounted Delegate Rail Fares with the Great Western Railway.*
Up to 50% discount on a standard or first class return fare.
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This deal offers reduced rail fares for conference delegates travelling at any time, from most locations (day return or period return) to Oxford via a GWR train.
Terms: Outbound tickets are fixed, times and dates cannot be changed. The return journey is fully flexible.
Conference fares are only available to delegates. You will be asked to produce a confirmation proving that you are eligible for this fare by the Train Manager. This could be an event registration e-mail for example.
How to Book – it’s really simple
You need to book via GWR. Conference fares are only available at https://www.gwr.com/your-tickets/ways-to-save/business-travel/conferences-and-events follow the link, select your destination, and complete the form.
In the 'To' box, please make sure ‘Oxford Conference’ is selected as your destination, this will automatically add the discounted fare for you.
Select your travel dates, times, number of passengers and preferred class and click search.
You will then be able to see all available trains and continue to book as you normally would.
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* This is a GWR offer running throughout the year. The discount is not associated specifically with OOC but might be useful if booking travel for July.
2026 OOC Council
Executive Officers
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Master: Manoj Parulekar, Oxford
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Secretary: Mandeep Sagoo, London
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Treasurer: Samantha de Silva, Oxford
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Editor: Susan Mollan, Birmingham
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Past Master: James Talks, Newcastle
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Deputy Master: Bernard Chang, Leeds
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Council Members
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Colin Chu, London
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Sarah Coupland, Liverpool
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Erika Damato, Cambridge
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Andrew Dick, Bristol
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Christiana Dinah, London
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Harminder Dua, Nottingham
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Marie Hickey Dwyer, Limerick, EIRE
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Roxane Hillier, Newcastle
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Pearse Keane, London
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Peng Khaw, London
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Roly Megaw, Edinburgh
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Rachel Pilling, Bradford
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A. Lola Solebo, London
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Our Congress Mission since 1909
For the cultivation of the spirit of good fellowship and of unconventionality, the right of our youngest member to rank with his oldest colleague, and last, but assuredly not least, the frank, free and tolerant discussion of scientific matters brought before its gathering. Picture, Robert W Doyne, founder of the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress.
A unique 'Ophthalmic and Oxford' experience for delegates and speakers...
The Oxford Ophthalmological Congress is the LONGEST STANDING ophthalmological meeting held in the United Kingdom. The Congress maintains its status as a key meeting to hear about advances in ophthalmology. The congress attracts distinguished ophthalmology specialists, faculty groups and students from both the UK and aboard.
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A diverse scientific programme Led by national and international speakers from varied fields across ophthalmology.
A forum for sharing first-data and facilitating frank discussion The Rapid Fire session offers those presenting perhaps their first opportunity to speak in front of a large international audience, inspiring for all. Illustrious speakers offer a personal perspective on best practice in the Case Study Presentation session.
Enchanting Oxford venues The New Theatre is our venue for the scientific programme throughout, the Oxford Town Hall for Monday and Tuesday refreshments, posters, exhibition, drinks reception and Herford College for the Tuesday Gala Dinner. All have their distinctive charm and offer an ambience not often found in congress centres.
Relaxed and inclusive social gatherings A chance to reflect upon and discuss events of the day. Occasions to catch up with old acquaintances and make some new ones.
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Supporting the wider ophthalmic community The Oxford Ophthalmological Congress funds a maximum of four overseas ophthalmologists each year to help them attend the meeting. If you are interested in applying for funding you can find out more here.
2025 Council with Doyne, Jodhbir S. Mehta
