EuCornea News
October 2026
Abstract submissions are open for Budapest 2027
Abstract submissions are now open for the 18th EuCornea Congress, taking place from 14 to 16 May 2027 at the Crowne Plaza Budapest.
EuCornea invites clinicians, researchers and trainees working across cornea and ocular surface disease to submit their latest scientific work for consideration.
The abstract submission deadline is 4 January 2027.
Additional congress milestones include:
- Hotel information opening in early November 2026
- Registration opening in November 2026
- Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities available on request
Call for instructional course submissions
Proposals are also invited for instructional courses to be presented during the 18th EuCornea Congress.
Each course should offer a structured learning session that provides participants with practical tools and insights into its chosen topic. Courses will run for 60 minutes and must include at least 15 minutes for discussion.
The submission deadline is Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Submit an instructional course proposalExplore the 2026 IME Digital Supplement
A new digital supplement, Inflammation in Ocular Surface Disease: Diagnosis and Management in Today’s Practice, is now available through the EuCornea Education Portal.
Featuring contributions from Mario Nubile, Nacim Bouheraoua, Vito Romano, Dalia Said, Béatrice Cochener-Lamard and Antonio Di Zazzo, the supplement examines inflammation as a central component of ocular surface disease and considers its diagnosis and management in current practice.
Access the IME Digital Supplement
EuCornea at international meetings
EuCornea continues to contribute to scientific exchange through participation in international ophthalmology meetings.
Recent activities have provided opportunities to share expertise, strengthen relationships with colleagues and partner organisations, and represent the interests of the cornea and ocular surface community internationally.
Visit the Cornea Reading Corner
The EuCornea Reading Corner brings together selected articles, research and clinical developments of potential interest to corneal and ocular surface specialists.
Visit the collection to catch up on recent publications from across the field.
Explore the Cornea Reading Corner
Educational content for EuCornea members
EuCornea members can access selected recordings from the 17th EuCornea Congress through the dedicated congress playback area.
Available content includes symposia and instructional courses covering topics such as therapeutic refractive surgery, corneal suturing, keratoprosthesis and endothelial decompensation.
New content is added regularly to help members revisit key discussions and practical education from the congress.
Visit the EuCornea Members AreaSave the date for Budapest
14–16 May 2027 | Crowne Plaza BudapestThe 18th EuCornea Congress will take place from 14 to 16 May 2027 at the Crowne Plaza Budapest.
Further registration, accommodation and programme information will be shared in the coming months.
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