History of OSWI
Founded in 1990, the Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies (OSWI) brings together ophthalmic clinicians, regional representatives, and nurses, as well as government, corporate, and affiliate partners in its quest to eradicate and prevent blindness in the Caribbean.
A regional voice for ophthalmology in the West Indies, OSWI’s annual conferences provide a global platform for ongoing exchange of ideas and subsequent implementation in ophthalmic practice. OSWI is also working toward bringing regional training programs to international standards.
1990
OSWI officially opened
1991
PIOL’s introduced and important networking achieved
1991 Port-of -Spain, Trinidad Normandie Hotel, French West Indies ophthalmologists attended, PIOL’s
introduced and important networking achieved
1992
Launch of Barbados Eye Study
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Call For Delegate Quotes – OSWI 2026
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✨ Call for Delegate Quotes – OSWI Congress 2026 We’re building the buzz for OSWI Congress 2026 — and we’d love to hear from you. In one short sentence, tell us why you attend OSWI.What keeps you coming back? The learning, the connections, the community, the inspiration? 📩 Submit your quote and you may be […]
OSWI 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended
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Your research matters.Your voice belongs in the conversation. 🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨The OSWI Abstract Submission deadline is now 31st January 2026 — giving you more time to share work that informs, challenges, and advances ophthalmic care across the Caribbean. Clinicians. Researchers. Trainees.This is your opportunity to contribute to the region’s scientific dialogue. 🗓 Submit by […]
OSWI 2026 Early Bird Deadline Approaching
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⏰ Tick. Tock. More time—but not much. The OSWI 2026 Early Bird window has been extended — giving you one final opportunity to secure early-bird rates for the Caribbean’s premier ophthalmology congress. 📍 Hilton Barbados📅 8–11 July 2026 🎓 High-level scientific exchange👁️ Clinical excellence & innovation🌍 Regional and global ophthalmic leaders 🚨 Early Bird rates […]
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