7 October – 11 October, Lausanne, Switzerland & Paris, France
19th Annual WAEH Meeting
2025
Welcome to the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting!
Meeting menu
Short overview of the programme
Monday October 6
- Arrival Lausanne, Switzerland
Tuesday October 7
- Board Meeting (just for board members)
- Visit Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Welcoming Dinner
Wednesday October 8
- Location: Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Conference day I with presentations
Thursday October 9
- Travel with TGV 07.30 to Paris
- Afternoon: visit Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France
- Welcoming drinks
Friday October 10
- Location: Hôpital National des 15-20, Paris, France
- Conference Day II with presentations
- Opera
Saturday October 11
- Location: Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
- Conference Day III with presentations
- Closing dinner on the Seine
Hosts of the 19th Annual Meeting
The hosts of this event are the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles in Lausanne, Switzerland, Hôpital National des 15-20, and Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild in Paris, France.
Locations
Lausanne, Switzerland

Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland:
Avenue de France 15, 1004 Lausanne, Switzerland
Paris, France

Hôpital National des 15-20:
28 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France

Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild:
25-29 Rue Manin, 75019 Paris, France
Hotels 2024
Lausanne Palace



Le Jardin du Marais



Themes 2025?
Low Vision Care – In or out of scope for Eye Hospitals?
Best practices and Research opportunities
Innovations in Ophthalmology and Hospital Design
From 3D surgeries, foldable operating rooms to technological advancements and innovative infrastructure to improve efficiency and patient care
AI and Data in Eye Health
The impact of the use of AI in diagnostics, patient monitoring, and surgical decision-making as well as interactions with Hospital EMRs.
Workforce development and leadership in ophthalmology
Retaining and developing a highly skilled workforce is essential for quality and innovation. CoP HR / CoP nurses: leadership development education etc..
Quality and patient-centered-care
The need for green environmental circularity in eye care
From circular processes and waste management to sustainable solutions in eye (cataract) surgery.

Present a poster during the 19th Annual Meeting!
All WAEH members are invited to develop a poster with the following 1, 2 and 3 items, with the main focus on 1:
- New developments of last year
- Plans for 2025 – 2026?
- Short overview of the facts of your hospital
Timeline: all posters have to be digitally send to Maaike van Zuilen before October 1, 2025.
- You can send your poster via e-mail to maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
- Please note that the poster can be used for communications and marketing of the WAEH. If you do not agree, please state that when submitting your digital poster.
You can find more information about the poster here!
Submit your abstract!
Deadline: 1 October 2025
The program of the 19th Annual WAEH Meeting will include a selection of great abstracts, highlighting the latest developments and innovations within the field.
Open for registration!
FOR MEMBERS & NON MEMBERS
Registration deadline: 25 September 2025

Want to be part of this meeting?
The WAEH is accepting a maximum of five sponsoring companies.
Interested to be part of the WAEH meeting?
Please contact Maaike van Zuilen: maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
Or call: +31 (0)6 456 32 117

Contact the WAEH
Name: Maaike van Zuilen
Email: maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
Phone: + 31 (0)6 456 32 117
We look forward to hearing from you!