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ESCRS Winter Meeting 2026 – European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

ESCRS Winter Meeting – Helsinki, Finland / Learn, Try, and Connect with Top Eye Surgeons in Europe

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ESCRS Winter Meeting 2026 – Learn, Practice & Connect in Helsinki

Time period:
  • 6–8 March 2026
Location:
  • Messukeskus Convention Center — Helsinki, Finland
Areas of interest/content:
  • Advanced learning in ophthalmology focused on cataract surgery and refractive surgery.
  • Continuing-education sessions, live demonstrations, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
  • Hands-on Wetlabs (practical workshops) with specialized programs that include case-based training. Corneal and intraocular refractive topics, with a dedicated focus on presbyopia and related surgical/therapeutic approaches.
Who should participate?
  • Ophthalmologists, especially those in cataract and refractive surgery.
  • Ophthalmology residents and fellows
  • Optometrists and allied eye-care professionals interested in refractive/cataract care.
  • Medical technology and pharmaceutical companies (lenses, lasers, diagnostic devices), hospital/clinic administrators and quality & patient-safety leads, and members of medical societies and accredited training programs.
Attendance notes:
  • The organization indicates that the goal is an "interactive and immersive learning experience" involving surgeons and researchers from Europe and beyond.
Reasons for importance:
  • It is considered one of the most prominent annual meetings for eye surgeons specializing in cataracts and refractive errors, making it an excellent opportunity to learn and keep up with the latest developments.
  • Providing practical workshops and field experiences (such as Wetlabs) enhances the participants' skills.
  • The presence of technology companies and the display of innovative products also gives a commercial and practical dimension to the event.
  • Being held in Northern Europe (Helsinki) provides a sophisticated environment for learning and international networking.

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