Abstract

Highlights of Conference

Conference Highlights

Instruction Course

Last Date of Submission: 31st July 2026

Faculty Topic Submission:

Each Faculty can submit TWO Topics on any two specialties of their choice for consideration
Deadline for topic submission July 31st, 2026.
Registration is mandatory for faculty.

Video Submission

Rules for Free Paper Presentation

The paper presentation must be of maximum duration of 5 minutes.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
If the presenter is a Postgraduate Resident, a letter from the Head of Department (HOD) confirming their status as a Resident/DNB candidate must be submitted.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.
Proof of UPSOS membership/application is mandatory for consideration for awards in the session.
The best paper from each session will qualify for the Final Round.
The winner of the Final Round shall be awarded the Best Paper Award. (Dr Sandeep Mithal Award)
The last date for abstract submission is 31st July 2026.

Dr. Mohan Lal Gold Medal Symposium

This award shall be given to an ophthalmologist aged 35 years or below for presenting the best paper in the symposium.
Preference shall be given to work carried out by a single individual.
The candidate shall submit an abstract of 250 words by 31st July 2026.
The topic of the symposium is: Glaucoma
The best paper shall be selected by the judges in the conference on the basis of originality, scope of work, and conclusions drawn.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.

Dr. P. Awasthi Medal

This medal shall be awarded to ophthalmologists aged 40 years or above.
Preference shall be given to work carried out by a single individual.
The candidate shall submit an abstract of 250 words (31st July 2026) along with the full text by 15th August 2026.
The author shall mention his/her name, address, and full title of the paper on the first page, and a short title should be written in the top right corner of every page of the original manuscript.
The selected paper shall be presented by the author during the Annual Conference.
A panel of judges shall select the best work on the basis of originality, extent of work, and conclusions drawn.
The decision of the judges shall be communicated to the winning candidate at least one month before the Annual Conference.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.

Dr. V. N. Raizada Memorial Medal

There shall be no age restriction for this medal.
The candidate shall submit an abstract/summary of the work in 250 words by 31st July 2026.
Selected papers shall be presented during the Annual Conference in the aforementioned sessions.
The selection of the best paper shall be based on the merit of the work, simplicity, originality of ideas, and quality of presentation, as judged by the panel of judges.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.

Dr. P. K. Pandey Award

There shall be no age restriction for this award.
This award shall be given for original work in Community Ophthalmology.
The candidate shall submit an abstract/summary of the work in 250 words by 31st July 2026.
Selected papers shall be presented during the Annual Conference in the aforementioned sessions.
The best paper shall be selected by a panel of judges on the basis of excellence of work and presentation.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.

Dr. Awadh Dubey Award

There shall be no age restriction for this award.
This award shall be given for work related to Surgical Ophthalmology that can benefit the rural population.
The candidate shall submit an abstract/summary of the work in 250 words by 31st July 2026.
Selected papers shall be presented during the Annual Conference in the aforementioned sessions.
The best paper shall be selected by a panel of judges.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.

Dr. Jitendra Agrawal Award

There shall be no age restriction for this award.
This award shall be given only to ophthalmologists of Indian origin.
Nominations for this award may be submitted by an individual, organization, or institution.
The last date for nomination shall be 31st August 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
This award shall be given in the field of Oculoplasty or Paediatric Ophthalmology.
The committee shall jointly decide upon the nominations for this award.
- The award shall consist of a certificate and a cash prize of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only).
- The award shall be presented during the Inaugural Ceremony of the Annual Conference.

Dr V Thakur Award

There shall be no age restriction for this award.
This award shall be given for best paper in Cornea
The candidate shall submit an abstract/summary of the work in 250 words by 31st August 2026.
Selected papers shall be presented during the Annual Conference in the aforementioned sessions.
The best paper shall be selected by a panel of judges.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.

Dr Prakash Gupta Award Session

This award shall be given to an ophthalmologist aged 45 years or below for presenting the best paper in cataract specialty
The candidate shall submit an abstract of 250 words by 31st July 2026.
The best paper shall be selected by the judges in the conference on the basis of originality, scope of work, and conclusions drawn.
The presenter must be a registered delegate of the conference.
The presenter must be a member of UPSOS or should have applied for UPSOS membership.