Welcome to SAoO –
Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology
The Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology (SAoO) is a national foundation dedicated to
dedicated to quality assurance, research, and continuing education in practical ophthalmology.
The foundation acts both in a supportive capacity and primarily as an initiator of projects and strives to supplement traditional training, teaching, and research activities with new resources and ideas. The foundation is committed to maintaining high quality standards in ophthalmological practice and works to
integrate all innovative ideas and projects into existing structures.
The educational offerings include the annual Congress of the Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology, which focuses on
especially to ophthalmologists, optometrists, Young Swiss Ophthalmologists, medical students, opticians, orthoptists,
practice assistants, anesthetists, surgical staff, and individuals from related fields.
The upcoming 11th SAoO congress will take place from February 17 to 19, 2027 at the KKL Luzern.
In addition, the SAoO has taken the lead in developing a standardized training program for ophthalmic medical practice assistants (OMPA).
Developed in collaboration with the Swiss Ophthalmological Society (SOG).
News and updates
8 CME credits for the Cataract Circle 2027 We are pleased to announce that the Cataract Circle 2027 has been certified by the Schweizerische Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (SOG) and awards 8 CME credits. In 2027, you can once again look forward ... more
24 CME credits for the 2027 SAoO Congress We are pleased to announce that the 2027 SAoO Congress has been certified by the Swiss Ophthalmological Society (SOG) for 24 CME credits. This means that in 2027, you can once again look forward to a ... more
On June 26, 2026, the 2025–26 OMPA course came to a close with a lovely graduation ceremony after eight intensive months. Twelve female candidates and two male candidates have successfully completed the part-time course leading to certification as ... more
11th SAoO Congress at the KKL Lucerne
Save the date
February 17 to 19, 2027
Look forward to high-caliber keynote lectures, a diverse and exciting program, and numerous practical hands-on courses.
A special highlight awaits you on Friday afternoon: the Cataract Circle will once again be an integral part of the SAoO Congress, with its own parallel program.