Call for Posters
Welcome to the 25th Kuwait Conference of Ophthalmology titled "Comprehensive updates in Ophthalmology"!
It is with great pleasure that we invite Ophthalmologists, Medical Doctors, and Allied Eye Health Workers to submit abstracts sharing your creative concepts, original research, and practical experiences in ophthalmology.
Abstracts Scientific Committee
Dr. Ahmad Foudari
Prof. Marilita M. Moschos
Dr. Margarita Cabanes
Dr. Mervat Shabrawy
Dates to remember
- Abstract submission opens September 22, 2025.
- Last date for submission is December 08, 2025.
- Acceptance Notifications will be emailed by December 15, 2025.
Abstract Submission Guidelines for e-Posters
- Abstracts must be submitted using the form given below.
- An abstract of any scientific work relevant to best practices in Ophthalmology may be submitted for consideration.
- These may include full clinical studies, research results or interesting case reports or new technique relevant to the conference topic.
- Abstract content must meet the standard of an academic / scientific presentation.
- Abstracts should avoid any commercial promotion and those containing any such bias will not be considered.
- The abstracts must not be more than 350 words in length and must meet the standard international format consisting of an Introduction, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions.
- The abstract must be based on original research or original clinical case studies. Also, previous presented research in past international meetings may be accepted.
- The Scientific Poster Committee will evaluate the abstracts for their relevance to the conference theme, their scientific content, their novelty and whether a logical process and structure has been followed in the scientific work and make the final selection of the abstracts for poster and presentation.
- The submitting author will receive all correspondence about the abstract so we advise that the submitting author details that are entered are the same details as those of the presenting author.
Guidelines for Submission of Accepted (final) E-Posters
- All accepted posters will be entitled to present to the Judges during the Poster segment of the conference. The allotted time of presentation will be five minutes for Summary and 2 minutes for Q&A from the judges. Only submitting author will present and get a certificate. For those authors who cannot present in person, they will have an option to send a recorded presentation of 5 minutes duration that will be played during the E-Poster segment of the conference.
- Electronic poster or E-Poster is similar to traditional paper poster but displayed on a large LED television screen. This is not a paper/printed poster. It will be viewed at the E-Poster Stations during all days of the conference.
- The posters must be submitted as electronic documents in PDF format a single piece measuring 90 cm in height and 70 cm in width (format attached)
- Orientation: Portrait format.
- Poster format should include introduction, materials and methods, results and conclusions.
- The final poster must cover exactly the same material as mentioned in the abstract. Any deviations of Abstracts must be submitted by email only.
- It is recommended that the Poster title be: Arial Black font with a font size of 30 and body text should be with a font size of 25 with single line spacing, however, other fonts and sizes could be used.
- Do not use all UPPER-CASE characters in your poster.
- The images or illustrations (clips arts, graphs, diagrams, and drawings) must be in high resolution EPS file format with a 300 dpi (dots per inch).
- For any withdrawals, the presenter should notify the organizer in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the conference.
Topics for Abstract Submissions
- Cataract
- Community / Social Ophthalmology
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Cornea
- Diabetic Retinopathy & Medical Retina
- External Disease
- Glaucoma
- Inflammation
- Lacrimal
- Neuro Ophthalmology
- Ocular Pathology
- Ophthalmic Education Epidemiology & Prevention of Blindness
- Optics / Refraction / Contact Lens
- Orbit & Oculoplasty
- Pediatric
- Refractive Surgery
- Squint
- Trauma
- Uvea
- Vitreo Retinal Diseases
Guidelines for Submission of Free Papers
- Abstracts are to be submitted online only.
- Scientific Free Paper with new scientific material.
- All sub-specialties within ophthalmology and optometry are accepted.
- Free Paper must be uploaded as Portrait PowerPoint Files (PPT or PPTX only). Maximum of 12 PowerPoint Slides (file size of maximum 50 MB)
- Font should be no smaller than 18 points.
- Use the template and background for the conference that will be delivered to you.
- Use clear headings and leave spaces between sections.
- Pictures and graphics should be clearly labelled, well described and with good quality.
- Text should not be obscured by images.
- Remember that simpler FreePaper are always more attractive and easier to read.
- Do not fit too much information on one slide.
- FreePaper should contain no video clips/animation files.
- All the submitted FreePapers will be subjected to an evaluation process.
Topics for Abstract Submissions
- Cataract
- Community / Social Ophthalmology
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Cornea
- Diabetic Retinopathy & Medical Retina
- External Disease
- Glaucoma
- Inflammation
- Inflammation
- Lacrimal
- Neuro Ophthalmology
- Ocular Pathology
- Ophthalmic Education Epidemiology & Prevention of Blindness
- Optics / Refraction / Contact Lens
- Orbit & Oculoplasty
- Pediatric
- Refractive Surgery
- Squint
- Trauma
- Uvea
- Vitreo Retinal Diseases
Clinical Photo Gallery submission Guidelines
We invite you to submit high-quality ophthalmic images. These images will be selected to be exhibited in the Conference. The images should deliver interesting information and updated knowledge in the field of Ophthalmology.
Specific guidelines for Clinical Photo Gallery Abstract:
- Indication of taking these specific images
- Brief Description of images
- The tool used to take the images without mentioning the company name
- Date of taking the images
These images will be displayed in our photo gallery areas.
- Clinical Setting Photography
- Corneal Endothelial Photography
- External Photography
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Fundus Photography
- Gonio Photography
- Gross Specimen Photography
- ICG Angiogram
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Photo/Electron Micrography
- Slit lamp Photography
- Surgical Photography
- The Eye as Art
- Ultra-Widefield Imaging
- B Scan Echography/ UBM
- Others
Social Media Videos
We are accepting abstracts in the form of social media videos (TikTok and Instagram Reels) not exceeding one minute! Showcase your creativity and expertise in the following categories
Surgical Media Videos
Surgical video abstracts are short, engaging video summaries of surgical research, intended to increase accessibility and impact by presenting key findings visually and concisely. They are typically under three minutes, supported by a narrative, clear visuals, and sometimes graphics, aiming to hook viewers within the first 30 seconds. The goal is to provide an accessible, readable, and memorable overview of complex surgical research to a broader audience.
- Abstracts are to be submitted online only.
- Focus on the main findings, using images, graphics, and video footage to illustrate the research effectively.
- Aim to tell a story that grabs attention early on, rather than just reading a script.
- Avoid jargon to make the content understandable to a wider audience beyond specialists.
- Ensure the video is in a common format (like MP4), has a minimum resolution (e.g., 640x480), and a suitable frame rate (e.g., 20 fps).
- Keep the video short, generally under three minutes, and consider a file size limit, such as 10MB, to ensure it's easily shareable.
- Include a clear call to action to direct viewers to the full research article or other relevant resources.
- All the submitted surgical videos will be subjected to an evaluation process.