Welcome to the SAoO –
Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology
The Swiss Academy of Ophtalmology is a national foundation dedicated
to quality assurance, research and continuing education in practical ophthalmology.
It acts both as a support and primarily as an initiator of projects and new ideas and strives
to supplement traditional training, teaching and research activities with new means and impulses.
The foundation is committed to maintaining the high quality standards in ophthalmological practice and works to integrate
all innovative ideas and projects into the existing structures.
The educational offerings include the annual congress of the Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology.
This event is particularly aimed at ophthalmologists, optometrists, young Swiss ophthalmologists, medical students, opticians and orthoptists,
practice assistants, anaesthetists, operating theatre staff, and individuals from related fields.
The 10th congress will take place from 4 to 6 February 2026 at the KKL Lucerne.
The SAoO has also taken the lead in developing a standardised training programme for ophthalmic medical practice assistants (OMPA)
together with the Swiss Ophthalmological Society (SOG).
News and updates
Status, challenges, and next steps One month after the introduction of TARDOC, there are certainly still many questions and uncertainties surrounding the new tariff system. That is why the SAoO Congress in Lucerne will feature a special session ... more
Get our early bird rates until January 6, 2026 for the 10th SAoO Congress from February 4 to 6, 2026 at the KKL Lucerne! The 10th SAoO Congress at the KKL Lucerne from February 04 to 06, 2026 is just around the corner! This year you can expect ... more
Invitation to the SAoO Congress 2026 Registration for the 10th SAoO Congress from February 4 to 6, 2026 is open! Preparations for the next congress from February 4-6, 2026 at the KKL Lucerne are in full swing. The program is ready and you can ... more
10th SAoO Congress at the KKL Lucerne
The Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates its anniversary!
4–6 February 2026
Look forward to top-class keynote lectures, an exciting and varied programme, and numerous practical, hands-on courses.
On Friday afternoon, a special highlight awaits you: for the first time, the popular Cataract Circle will be an integral part of the SAoO Congress, offering its own parallel programme.