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
Bridzetowr, Berbados Sam Lord’s Castle, saw the laucdch of Barbades Eye Study uider Dr
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OSWI 2026 Surgical Video Symposiums – Call for Submissions!
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Share your surgical expertise with colleagues from across the region. 📌 Requirements: • 4 minutes maximum 🗓️ Session Times: • 8 July 2026 | 8:45–9:15 AM 📧 Submit videos to: infoatoswi@gmail.com 📍 Hilton Barbados Resort | 📅 8–11 July 2026 For registration and program information, visit oswinet.org. We look forward to your submissions!
OSWI 2026 is one month away!
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OSWI 2026 is just one month away, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to Barbados! Join us from July 8–11, 2026 at the Hilton Barbados Resort for four days of engaging scientific sessions, networking opportunities, CME-accredited education, and hands-on wet labs with leading ophthalmologists from across the region. As we count down to the conference, […]
OSWI 2026: Cornea Leads the Pathway
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Join an outstanding panel of international corneal experts as they share cutting-edge insights, challenging case discussions, and the latest advances in corneal disease and surgery. This dynamic session will explore:🔹 Ocular surface reconstruction in severe alkali burns🔹 Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS)🔹 TFOS DEWS III Review🔹 Atypical Mycobacterial Keratitis🔹 Endothelial Keratoplasty🔹 Complex DMEK Featuring renowned faculty […]
Poster Guidelines for OSWI 2026
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Please see the guidelines below for your poster at the upcoming OSWI 2026 COngress. Guidelines for Poster Preparation: A poster is a graphically based approach to presenting research. Design and layout poster specifications: The entire poster must be 90cm (high) x 100cm (wide). The poster does not necessarily have to fill the entire working area. […]