Welcome Message by President

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the AIOC 2026 (All India Optometry Conference), to be held in the vibrant city of Bengaluru from December 10^th to 13^th, 2026.

This year's conference theme is “Shaping the Future of Optometry: Innovation, Integration & Impact.”

Highlighting the changing scenario of eye care and vision science with advanced technology. AIOC 2026 is a unique platform that unites clinicians, academicians, experts from various fields, and delegates from across the globe under one roof.

Together, we will review recent developments in eye care, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discuss how technology is transforming everything from patient management to public vision health.

Key topics will include myopia management, presbyopia corrections, dry eye, specialty contact lenses, advanced instrumentation, and emerging treatments for various ocular conditions. The conference will also offer our industry partners an opportunity to share their remarkable successes in the use of specially designed contact lenses, spectacles for myopia management, and other advanced ophthalmic technologies.

After the challenges of recent years, AIOC 2026 is a wonderful opportunity for us to meet face to face once again, reconnect with old friends and colleagues, and welcome new members into our growing global community.

We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful and dynamic city of Bengaluru.

Welcome Message by Organizing Chairman

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to AIOC 2026, where we come together under the inspiring

This year's conference theme is “Shaping the Future of Optometry: Innovation, Integration & Impact.”

As Organizing Chairman, I am delighted to invite you to be part of an enriching scientific journey that reflects the evolving landscape of optometry and vision science.

The rapid advancement of technology, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative approaches to patient care are redefining the future of our profession.

AIOC 2026 aims to create a platform where these transformations can be explored, discussed, and translated into meaningful impact.

Our scientific program has been carefully designed to bring together renowned experts, researchers, educators, clinicians, and industry leaders from across the globe.

The conference will feature cutting-edge discussions, practical learning opportunities, and thought-provoking sessions spanning various specialties including myopia management, binocular vision, specialty contact lenses, ocular disease, neuro-optometry, dry eye, public health, and emerging technologies in eye care.

Beyond academic excellence, AIOC 2026 will provide opportunities for collaboration, networking, and the exchange of ideas that can shape the future of vision care in our region and beyond.

We believe that innovation becomes meaningful when integrated into practice and when it ultimately creates a positive impact on patients and communities.

I warmly invite each one of you to join us in Bengaluru from 10th - 13^th December 2026, and together contribute towards building a stronger, more progressive future for optometry.

I look forward to welcoming you all to an inspiring and memorable AIOC 2026.

Welcome Message from the Organizing Secretary

Dear Delegates, Partners, Speakers, and Colleagues,

It is a great privilege to welcome you to the 39^th All India Optometry Conference (AIOC 2026).

AIOC has always been more than a scientific meeting—it is a celebration of our profession, a platform for learning, collaboration, inspiration and an opportunity to collectively shape the future of optometry.

As our profession continues to evolve within a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, this conference provides an important forum to exchange ideas, explore innovations and strengthen our shared commitment to advancing eye care.

AIOC 2026 brings together a diverse community of clinicians, academicians, researchers, students, industry and leaders, all united by a common purpose: to elevate the standards and impact of optometry in India.

Through engaging scientific sessions, insightful discussions, hands-on learning opportunities, and meaningful networking, we aim to create an enriching experience for every participant.

I extend my sincere gratitude to our speakers, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and delegates whose support and participation will make this conference possible.

Your contributions play a vital role in driving progress, fostering innovation and strengthening the profession for future generations.

I invite you to join us in this exciting journey of learning, collaboration, and discovery as we work together to shape a stronger and more dynamic future for optometry.

I look forward to welcoming you to AIOC 2026.

Welcome Message from the Scientific Chairperson

Dear Delegates,

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to the 39^th All India Optometry Conference (AIOC 2026) in the Garden City of Bengaluru, hosted at the beautiful and scenic campus of M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, accredited with NAAC.

Optometry, as a profession, stands at a crucial crossroads today, with challenges facing practice, education, and standards. Young graduates in today's scenario must not only be competitive but also possess critical thinking skills, an innovative mindset, and the ability to integrate academic knowledge acquired in classrooms with real-world challenges.

Practitioners face the ongoing need to remain updated with the latest technologies and trends in order to provide the best possible experience to their patients, while educators must look beyond traditional classrooms to impart practical skills and best practices to the next generation of optometrists.

This conference aptly reflects these aspirations through its theme:

"Shaping the Future of Optometry: Innovation, Integration & Impact."

I warmly welcome you all to be a part of this knowledge festival, curated by renowned clinicians, practitioners, entrepreneurs, academicians, and researchers from across India and around the globe.

Come, join hands with the Indian Optometric Association and experience the pleasant winter of the “Silicon Valley of India” while learning, sharing ideas, and networking with some of the finest minds in optometry.