The European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) was founded in 1956, with the aim “to promote ophthalmology in Europe and to stimulate co-operation between European ophthalmologists and between their National Societies”. Today, SOE represents more than 40,000 ophthalmologists across Europe. While the original aims remain relevant, SOE’s mission is to become the central point of European ophthalmology, primarily through education, but also by fostering closer collaboration with subspecialty societies and supranational organizations within Europe and beyond.
In an insightful interview with touchOPHTHALMOLOGY, the President of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE), Mr Wagih Aclimandos (Kings College Hospital, London, UK) shares the research priorities of SOE, and discusses the upcoming meeting and his role as President.
- What are the European Society of Ophthalmology’s research priorities for the coming year? (1:16)
- Could you tell us a little about the upcoming meeting? (2:53)
- Of what achievements are you most proud of in your role as President? (3:56)
- What have been the benefits to you of working with touchOPHTHALMOLOGY? (5:17)
Disclosures: Wagih Aclimandos has nothing to disclose in relation to this video.
Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Lisa Glass.
