New Delhi Hosts India's First International Ophthalmology Research Conference AIOS-AFOU 2026
India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, AIOS-AFOU 2026, was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 9 and 10 May 2026. It was jointly organised by the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and the All India Ophthalmological Society.
India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, AIOS-AFOU 2026, was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 9 and 10 May 2026. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the eyes and their diseases. The conference was jointly organised by the Department of Ophthalmology at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS).
The event focused on new advances in eye care and encouraged closer cooperation between civilian and military medical institutions. A major theme was the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing eye diseases, along with the latest research in modern eye treatment.
Leading eye doctors and researchers from top Indian institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi, PGI Chandigarh and the LV Prasad Eye Institute took part, along with well-known international experts. Their participation made the conference an important platform for sharing knowledge across the country and abroad.
Being India's first conference of this kind, the event marks a step forward in medical research and shows the growing role of Indian institutions in global healthcare collaboration. For exam aspirants, it is a useful example of a national 'first' linked to science, technology and the armed forces medical services.
Key Points to Remember
- AIOS-AFOU 2026 was India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference
- Held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 9 and 10 May 2026
- Jointly organised by Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
- Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine dealing with the eyes
- Focus areas included AI-driven eye diagnosis and modern ophthalmic research
- Experts from AIIMS New Delhi, PGI Chandigarh and LV Prasad Eye Institute participated
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Science & Technology), SSC and Railway exams (General Awareness — national 'firsts' and events).
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