10th Swiss International Glaucoma Symposium

SwissTech Convention Center
EPFL – June 6, 2026

Advancing Glaucoma Education

Welcome to the 10th Swiss Glaucoma Research Foundation Symposium—a milestone edition that marks the continued evolution of both its format and scientific excellence.

The 2026 symposium presents an expanded full-day program featuring comprehensive scientific sessions alongside new educational initiatives. Highlights include hands-on courses and advanced learning formats designed to complement scientific exchange with practical, interactive training.

We are delighted to welcome an outstanding international and Swiss faculty, with Robert N. Weinreb (USA) delivering the Keynote Lecture. The meeting will be held at the SwissTech Convention Center, Switzerland’s leading convention venue.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special edition of the symposium.

Kaweh Mansouri, MD
President, Swiss Glaucoma Research Foundation

Full-day scientific program with 8 CME credits

Hands-on surgical training for young ophthalmologists

Innovative formats advancing glaucoma care

Exclusive opportunities for sponsor engagement

The Venue: SwissTech Convention Center

The Symposium will take place in the SwissTech Convention Center, an award-winning venue internationally recognized for its outstanding architecture and design, featuring a state-of-the-art auditorium with advanced audiovisual technology, ideal for keynotes, panel discussions, and a sponsored symposium.

The spacious, light-filled foyers support networking, breaks, and exhibitions, while its location on the EPFL campus combines modern elegance, sustainability, accessibility, and an inspiring setting for scientific exchange.

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Hands-on Training Program

The program combines wet and dry lab sessions offering intensive, practice-oriented training:

Rotational format across supervised hands-on stations
Short theoretical introductions combined with practical training using advanced technologies
Skills development in ocular imaging, glaucoma procedures, cataract surgery, and intravitreal injections
Limited to 24 participants to ensure optimal supervision
Registration required during ticket purchase (first-come, first-served basis).

Organized by Dr Julien Torbey and Dr Eleonora Micheletti.

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Free Paper Session

Please submit your free paper abstract and video to info@swissglaucomaresearch.ch before May 1, 2026. Abstract Format: 250 words maximum, structured as Purpose, Methods, Results and Discussion. Video Format: 1 minute length, with English language narration

Post-Conference Networking Event

An exclusive aperitif will be generously offered by Swiss Life Select at Ristorante Il Lido, Av. Emile-Jacques-Dalcroze 9, à Lausanne, a lovely lakeside venue with a terrace overlooking the lake.

This gathering will offer an excellent opportunity to continue discussions in an elegant and relaxed setting, and to connect with fellow participants, speakers, and partners beyond the scientific programme.

Further practical details will be shared with confirmed participants in due course.

Symposium Program

Registration & Coffee
Welcome desk
08:30 – 09:00

Introduction to the symposium
Prof. Kaweh Mansouri (Swiss Visio – Lausanne, Switzerland)
09:00 – 09:05

Lifestyle changes for glaucoma patients
Moderators: Prof. Kaweh Mansouri and Prof. André Mermoud
For: Dr Ziad Khoueir (Beirut, Lebanon)
Against: Prof. Michele Figus (University of Pisa, Italy)
09:05 – 09:30
Parallel Session: Hands-on training (08:30–11:00)

IOL selection dilemma in glaucoma: Multifocal and EDOF IOLs or just Monofocal?
For: Dr Francesco Stringa (Glaucoma Center, Policlinico Udine, Italy)
Against: tbc
09:30 – 10:00
Parallel Session: Hands-on training (08:30–11:00)

AI in Ophthalmology
Retina is years ahead: Dr Aude Ambresin (Swiss Visio – Lausanne, Switzerland)
Glaucoma is not far behind: Prof. Luis Pinto (University of Lisbon, Portugal)
10:00 – 10:30
Parallel Session: Hands-on training (08:30–11:00)

Turning tables: Discuss it with the experts
Moderators: dr Julien Torbey and dr Eleonora Micheletti

Open session: 1 hour

Prof. Luis Pinto, Dr Ziad Khoueir, Prof. Michele Figus, Dr André Mermoud

11:00 – 12:00

Videos, cases and free papers

Santen’s Satellite Symposium
12:00 – 12:30

Lunch break
12:00 – 13:30

Glaucoma surgery is messy but saves sight!
Prof. Michele Figus (University of Pisa, Italy)
13:30 – 13:45

When cyclodistruction is the better choice
Dr Ziad Khoueir (Beirut, Lebanon)
13:45 – 14:00

The challenge of glaucoma surgery in myopic eyes
Prof. Luis Pinto (University of Lisbon, Portugal)
14:00 – 14:15

Managing hypotony after glaucoma surgery
Dr Eleonora Micheletti (Swiss Visio, Lausanne, Switzerland)
14:15 – 14:30

Innovations in glaucoma drainage devices
Prof. Tarek Shaarawy (Clinique de l’œil, Geneva, Switzerland)
14:30 – 15:00

Keynote lecture
Prof. Robert N Weinreb (University of California, San Diego, USA)
15:00 – 15:30

Pause
15:30 – 15:45

Detecting and understanding glaucomatous damage with only OCT
Prof. Donald Hood (Columbia University, NYC, USA)
15:45 – 16:00

Modern Perimetry: The benefit of the combined use of AI and virtual reality
Dr Francesco Stringa (Glaucoma Center, Policlinico Udine, Italy)
16:00 – 16:15

Latest updates on the place of SLT in glaucoma management
Dr Ziad Khoueir (Beirut, Lebanon)
16:15 – 16:30

Controversy: Laser iridotomy and iridoplasty for closed angles – YES!
Prof. Kaweh Mansouri (Swiss Visio, Lausanne, Switzerland)
16:30 – 16:40

Controversy: Laser iridotomy and iridoplasty for closed angles – NO! Just take out the lens
Prof. André Mermoud (Swiss Visio, Lausanne, Switzerland)
16:40 – 16:50

Rebuttal and vote
Prof. André Mermoud and Prof. Kaweh Mansouri (Swiss Visio, Lausanne, Switzerland)
16:50 – 17:00

Detecting and understanding glaucomatous damage with only OCT
Prof. Donald Hood (Columbia University, NYC, USA)
17:00 – 17:15

Epidemiological Insights into the Association of Systemic Diseases with Glaucoma and Cranial Neuropathies
Dr Jaeryung Kim (Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea)
17:15 – 17:30

Panel discussion and conclusions
Panel
17:30 – 18:00

Networking event
Faculty and attendees
18:00 – 19:00

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Registration Fees

Ophthalmologists

and others

Early BirdUntil April 15, 2026CHF 100.-

RegularFrom April 16, 2026 CHF 130.-

OnsiteJune 6, 2026 CHF 180.-

YSO & Residents

YSO, Residents and Optometrists
(incl. hands-on training)

Early BirdUntil April 15, 2026 CHF 50.-

RegularFrom April 16, 2026 CHF 70.-

OnsiteJune 6, 2026 CHF 90.-

Aperò dînatoire Pre-Symposium Reception

On the evening of Friday, June 5, prior to the symposium, participants are invited to attend an Aperò dînatoire reception, offering an informal yet distinguished opportunity for faculty, senior clinicians, researchers, and industry representatives to connect and exchange ahead of the scientific programme. Registration is kindly requested online as part of the symposium registration process.
A participation contribution applies to cover organizational and catering expenses. The venue will be announced at a later stage.