Join Global Leaders Shaping the Future of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

4 – 6 June 2026, Pattaya

Dear Friends

Sawasdee Friends and Colleagues

Greetings from the Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT).

We are delighted to announce that the 38th APACRS – 55th RCOPT Joint Annual Meeting will take place from 4 – 6 June 2026 at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), Thailand. Nestled on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, PEACH is just a 90-minute drive from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Driven by the passion of our delegates for knowledge and high-quality education, we continually strive to deliver a scientific program that is both cutting-edge and practical. This year’s joint meeting with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT) promises to be another inspiring and enriching experience—uniting global expertise with regional excellence.

We look forward to welcoming you to Pattaya for an unforgettable learning journey!

Pannet PANGPUTHIPONG

Congress President

Anuchit POONYATHALANG

Congress Chairman

Pichit NARIPTHAPHAN

Congress Co-Chairman

CHAN Wing Kwong

Congress Chairman

Graham BARRETT

Program Director

Ronald YEOH

Chairman, Scientific Program

Organizers			Supported by

	The Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand	Thai Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Program Highlights

Breakfast with Legends

This session offers a rare chance to engage face-to-face with the legends of our field in a small groups of just 10 delegates per table - ask questions, gain insights, and be inspired.
This session takes place on Thursday, 4 June 2026 from 07:45 - 08:45hrs.

MasterClasses

Dive deep into today’s most relevant and focused topics in ophthalmic surgery. Led by some of the world’s finest educators, these MasterClasses deliver concentrated learning on the hottest issues in our field—equipping you with skills and insights you can apply immediately in your practice.
Learn to master: Biometry, Toric IOLs, IOL Fixation, Phakic IOLs, MSICS (New), Vitrectomy for Anterior Segment Surgeons, IOL Exchange (New), and more!
Get ready to sharpen your skills, challenge your thinking, and learn from the masters on Thursday, 4 June 2026.

APACRS Film Festival

The APACRS Film Festival blends education with entertainment, showcasing the most creative and insightful films in anterior segment ophthalmic surgery. From innovative techniques to surgical breakthroughs, this is where learning and inspiration come alive on the big screen.
Don’t miss this highlight session on Friday, 5 June 2026.

Combined Symposium of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Societies (CSCRS)

Current Controversies
In this special joint symposium, three leading cataract and refractive societies come together to address some of the hottest debates in ophthalmic practice.
This session will spotlight three of today’s most topical controversies in our shared pursuit of precise and predictable outcomes, presented by experts from across the globe.

Scientific Symposia

Get ready for a dynamic line-up of symposia that bring science and surgery to life. From the newest IOL innovations to advanced surgical techniques, from mastering complications to managing the most challenging cataract cases, these sessions deliver practical insights you can take straight to your practice. Top it off with breakthrough advances in anterior segment surgery—shaping the next chapter of ophthalmology.

WISDOM FROM THE MASTERS
- Top Phaco Tips

Step into the ring with some of the world’s most renowned cataract surgeons as they share their best-kept secrets, clever tricks, and practical pearls. These are power-packed insights you can take straight to your next case in the operating theatre.
Don’t miss this session on Saturday, 6 June 2026.

Affiliated Societies

Bangladesh Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (BSCRS)

Chinese Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (CSCRS)

Indonesian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (INASCRS)

Intraocular Implant & Refractive Society of India (IIRSI)

Japanese Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JSCRS)

Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

Malaysian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (MSCRS)

Philippine Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (PSCRS)

Thai Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (THSCRS)

Vietnam Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (VSCRS)

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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