EPOMEC 2026 – 13th Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference

EPOMEC, the Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference, is one of the largest ophthalmology meetings in the MENA region. The 13th edition brings international, regional and local faculty to Dubai for three days of scientific sessions, instructional courses and an industry exhibition, and the organisers expect more than 3,000 delegates and exhibitors.

What's covered

The programme spans the main subspecialties of modern eye care, with a format that lets two speakers present different topics on stage at the same time while delegates switch between them on headsets.

• Cornea and refractive surgery
• Cataract and anterior segment surgery
• Glaucoma
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Ocular surface disease
• AI in ophthalmology

Who attends

Ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic technicians and nurses, and residents from the MENA and Asia-Pacific regions. In the organiser's anonymous surveys, 97% of delegates over the past nine years ranked EPOMEC among the two best ophthalmology conferences in MENA.

Exhibition and CME

An exhibition runs alongside the conference, where industry partners show new devices and technology. Registration covers all scientific sessions, exhibition entry, coffee and lunch breaks, and a CME certificate with hours based on attendance.

Abstracts and courses

The call for abstracts closed on 25 September 2026, with scientific committee feedback due by 16 October 2026. Instructional courses are listed on the site as to be announced.

Tickets & passes

• Ophthalmologists — USD 550: Regular rate 2 Sept – 28 Nov; USD 600 onsite. Excludes 5% VAT
• Optometrist, Technician and Nurse — USD 300: Regular rate 2 Sept – 28 Nov; USD 350 onsite. Excludes 5% VAT
• Residents — Free: Free with proof of resident status