We are delighted to inform you that the 43rd Congress of the ESCRS will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 12 to 16 September 2025.

After an immensely successful ESCRS Congress in Barcelona in 2024, with record numbers in terms of attendance but also a huge variety of new initiatives, we are very excited to invite the ESCRS community to Copenhagen, a city that embraces both tradition and innovation, creating a captivating blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication. Copenhagen is a city that embraces diversity and inclusivity. It’s a place where people from all walks of life come together and create a harmonious community.

Having taken place in Copenhagen last in 2016, the Congress will again be a new opportunity to share the latest advances and innovations in the field of ophthalmology, to get to know the latest industry offerings, as well as to network with colleagues and experts from around the world!

The Congress Programme will feature Main Symposia, Instructional Courses, Wetlabs, Video Sessions, Posters and Oral Presentations as well as a variety of other special interest days and sessions.

As you know ESCRS is committed to promoting excellence in clinical practice, research and education, as well as to fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility. 

The 43rd Congress of the ESCRS will continue the efforts initiated at the previous congresses to reduce the environmental impact of our events. 

We encourage you to join us in this endeavour and to contribute to making this Congress a green and inclusive event.

ESCRS was founded in 1991 to promote education and research in the field of implant and refractive surgery and to advance and promote the study and practice of ophthalmology.

ESCRS seeks to promote and support research in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery and the dissemination of the useful results thereof. ESCRS has over 7,500 members from 130 countries worldwide.

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons evolved from the European Intraocular Implant Club which was established in 1981. The Society is administered by the ESCRS Board, a Board of Ophthalmologists elected by its members. The ESCRS staff based in London, UK, are responsible for the organisation of the Society’s day-to-day activities.