The Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies (OSWI) attended the XLVIII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology (CURSO), held in Miami from November 1 to 4, 2026. The course is hosted by the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Health System.
The OSWI delegation was led by our President, Dr. Arindel Maharaj. He was joined by Immediate Past President, Dr. Rajrishi Sharma and OSWI Secretariat, Ms. Shannon Hoo Fatt.
For many years, CURSO has served ophthalmologists from Latin America and the Caribbean. This year’s programme offered practical, case-based sessions on current clinical challenges in every ophthalmic subspecialty. Bascom Palmer faculty and invited international speakers taught the sessions, which ran with simultaneous English–Spanish translation. Attendees could also use wet labs and a simulation area, join an optional Electrophysiology Track, and visit an exhibition of more than 60 industry partners.
Events like CURSO keep our members up to date with advances in eye care. They also build the regional and international ties that support OSWI’s work across the West Indies. We thank Bascom Palmer for hosting another excellent course, and we look forward to bringing these connections and insights home to our members, including at the 2027 OSWI Congress.
