05/06/2026
WSPOS was represented at the IAPB Annual General Meeting today (5 June) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Scientific Bureau Member Dr Zahra Rashid attended on behalf of WSPOS, joined by Dr Sarah Sitati, who also represented the Society throughout the meeting.
As part of the IAPB network, WSPOS is proud to collaborate with global partners in advancing eye health and supporting the 2030 In Sight initiative.
05/06/2026
WSPOS was represented at the IAPB Annual General Meeting today (5 June) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Scientific Bureau Member Dr Zahra Rashid attended on behalf of WSPOS, joined by Dr Sarah Sitati, who also represented the Society throughout the meeting.
As part of the IAPB network, WSPOS is proud to collaborate with global partners in advancing eye health and supporting the 2030 In Sight initiative.
04/06/2026
Maternal diabetes and ROP: a link we can't afford to overlook via The Ophthalmologist
A retrospective cohort study has found that maternal diabetes is associated with increased risk of retinopathy of prematurity in premature infants, a risk factor that current screening protocols may not fully account for.
This has implications for how we communicate with neonatal and obstetric teams about which premature babies need closer ophthalmology surveillance.
https://theophthalmologist.com/issues/2026/articles/april/maternal-diabetes-and-the-hidden-risk-of-rop/
03/06/2026
👀 WSPOS Subspecialty Day 2026 - What’s in store?
From clinical insights to global perspectives the WSPOS Subspecialty Day 2026 programme is designed for real-world impact.
✔️ Expert-led sessions
✔️ Practical takeaways
✔️ Global faculty
👉 Explore the programme:https://wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty-day-2026-programme/
🎟 Register now to secure the early bird rate – deadline: 24th June: https://wspos.org/wspos-subspecialty-day-2026-registration/
WSPOS Subspecialty Day 2026 Registration – WSPOS
WSPOS 2026 Subspecialty Day will take place during the 44th Congress of the ESCRS ExCeL Exhibition Centre (Room: Capital Suite 7/8), London, UK on Friday 11th September 2026
01/06/2026
ROP strongly predicts later strabismus - A major AJO study of 27,720 ROP patients finds ROP is a significant predictor of strabismus, with cumulative risk even higher in children who required treatment, emphasising the need for long-term follow-up.
Article: https://medicaldialogues.in/ophthalmology/news/retinopathy-of-prematurity-increases-risk-of-strabismus-later-on-study-170367
Via Medical Dialogues
01/06/2026
🌍 Happy World Orthoptic Day!
👁️Today, we celebrate orthoptists around the world and recognise their invaluable contribution to eye care. Through their expertise in binocular vision, eye movements, visual development, and rehabilitation, orthoptists play a vital role in helping children and adults achieve their best possible vision.
To mark World Orthoptic Day, we're looking back at our joint webinar with the International Orthoptic Association (IOA), held as part of Season 6 of the WSPOS World Wide Webinar series.
🎥 Accommodation-Related Disorders – What We Should Be Focusing Our Attention On brought together experts from around the world to discuss the diagnosis and management of accommodation-related disorders and the important role of orthoptists within multidisciplinary eye care teams.
You can catch the replay on the WSPOS YouTube Channel and explore other webinars from our World Wide Webinar series - https://www.youtube.com/live/HODo9v5i9hY
Thank you to orthoptists everywhere for the care, expertise, and dedication you bring to patients every day.
01/06/2026
01/06/2026