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Registrations

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Scientific Papers

We invite everyone to review the rules and instructions for submitting entries. The deadline for submissions is December 15.

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Accommodation

Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the W Santiago Hotel, venue for the Regional Course and COCHIOF 2026.

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Come to PAAO 2026 and discover Chile

We invite you to discover wonderful places, from the driest desert in the world to the ice fields in Chilean Patagonia.

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WELCOME TO THE PAAO AND COCHIOF REGIONAL COURSE 2026

28th Pan-American Regional Ophthalmology Course and 30th Chilean Ophthalmology Congress!

It is an honor to invite you to participate in this great meeting of continental ophthalmology, which will be held March 25-27, 2026 at the modern W Hotel in Santiago, Chile.

This event will bring together leading specialists from all over the Americas and the world, in a unique instance of scientific updating, exchange of experiences and strengthening of the ophthalmological community. During three days, we will experience an academic program of excellence, with courses, symposiums, panel discussions and interactive spaces that will address the main advances and challenges in our discipline.

Santiago, the host city, will welcome you with its vibrant urban life, its cultural richness and the imposing beauty of the Andes Mountains.

We look forward to seeing you to be part of this double celebration of science, learning and human encounter in the heart of South America!

Dr. Rosa Balcells
President
28th PAAO Regional Course
30° COCHIOF

Dr. Marcela Pérez
Executive Director
28th PAAO Regional Course
30° COCHIOF

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Thematic Emphasis

The 29th Pan-American Regional Ophthalmology Course and the 30th Chilean Ophthalmology Congress will offer a high-level academic program designed to address the main advances, clinical challenges and technological developments that impact current ophthalmologic practice.
El contenido académico será complementado con simposios de subespecialidades, talleres prácticos, espacios de discusión interactiva y sesiones con enfoque clínico-quirúrgico.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

New diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the comprehensive management of the pediatric patient.

Cornea and refractive surgery

Innovations in surgical techniques, ectasia control and advances in intraocular lenses.

Glaucoma

Update on medical, laser and surgical therapies, with emphasis on early diagnosis and progression.

Medical and surgical retina

Management of prevalent pathologies such as AMD, diabetic retinopathy and advances in vitrectomy.

Oculoplastics and orbit

Functional and aesthetic solutions with a multidisciplinary approach.

Neuro-ophthalmology

Clinical and imaging tools to meet diagnostic challenges in optic nerve and visual pathway disorders.

Ocular inflammation and uvea

Complex clinical cases, biological therapies and differential diagnosis.

Technology and artificial intelligence in ophthalmology

Impact on automated diagnosis, clinical flow and treatment personalization.

W HOTEL SANTIAGO

The W Santiago rewrites the codes of traditional luxury in a contemporary design interpretation of the fascinating city of Santiago, blending the boldness of the city with the beautiful landscape and the energy of the natural elements. The hotel is located in the El Golf neighborhood, Santiago's financial and leisure epicenter, and is the perfect choice for revitalizing, experiencing the new, celebrating and connecting with the local landscape. Spacious and luxurious rooms include suites with stunning balconies offering sunrise or sunset views of the Andes Mountains.

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