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Optometry Scientific Forum

Department of Optometry · King Saud University

Optometry Scientific Forum & SymposiaScientific Days & Specialized Symposia · KSU

A platform for scientific exchange, research presentation and professional development — bringing together optometry students, faculty and the wider eye care community every year through scientific days, specialized symposia and workshops.

 
4th Edition OSF 2026 — Successfully Concluded
📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026 · In partnership with the Radiological Sciences Department

Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, the fourth edition brought together scientific presentations, research poster sessions and a closing ceremony under the theme Sharpening the Future of Eye Care.

Highlights from the Optometry Scientific Forum

4
OSF Editions Completed
1
Specialized Symposium
2023
Founding Year
2026
Latest Edition — 20 May
Latest Edition · Concluded

The 4th Edition — OSF 2026

The fourth Optometry Scientific Forum was held on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 in partnership with the Radiological Sciences Department (Scientific Research Day), with a full day of research poster sessions, scientific presentations and a closing ceremony.

Invitation card for the 4th Optometry Scientific Forum OSF 2026
Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences Dr. Mai bint Mohammed Al-Rashid

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Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Time: 8:30 AM

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Venue: College of Applied Medical Sciences — Male students: Building 24, Auditorium 116 · Female students: Building 11, Female University Campus

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Organized by: Optometry Department & Radiological Sciences Department
Sharpening the Future of Eye Care
Theme of the 4th Edition
Sponsors
AMICO Gulf Medical Co. Binrushd Medical Group Tufla Eye Care Optical
Scientific Day Program
9:00 – 11:00 AM College Hall
Research Poster Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Main Auditorium 116
Scientific Presentations
Dr. Saad Almajed
Vertical shear disparity processing beyond the fixation plane for slant perception and cyclovergence
Ms. Ashwaq Almousa
Pathobiology of the Aqueous Humour Outflow Pathway: Age-related and glaucomatous changes in the human trabecular meshwork
Salman Alghnaim
Prevention of Age-Related Cataracts
12:30 – 1:30 PM Main Auditorium 116
Closing Ceremony
  • Welcome speech by the Head of the Optometry Department, Dr. Muzna Almutairi
  • Introduction to the Optometry Department
  • Welcome speech by the Head of the Radiological Sciences Department, Dr. Layal Jambi
  • Introduction to the Radiological Sciences Department
  • Speech by the Dean of the College, Dr. Mai Al-Rashid
  • Honoring the winners from the Optometry Department
  • Honoring the winners from the Radiological Sciences Department
Archive

Past Editions

The first three editions of the Optometry Scientific Forum and a specialized symposium, growing in scope and impact each year leading up to the fourth edition.

 
 
2025
3rd Edition
3rd Optometry Scientific Forum — OSCD 2025
📅 Wednesday, 7 May 2025
🕐 8:00 AM
📍 College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University
OSCD 2025 workshop
OSCD 2025 poster session
Scientific Journal Scientific Presentations Research Posters Innovations Poster Session · College Hall Opening Ceremony
 
 
2025
Specialized
Symposium
Low Vision Symposium
📅 Wednesday, 22 January 2025
🕐 8:00 AM
📍 Main Hall 116 · College of Applied Medical Sciences
✅ 5 accredited CME hours · Registration fee: SAR 150
Low Vision Symposium
Symposium speakers
Symposium program
Specialized Symposium Eng. Anwar Alnasser Osama Abdulqader Eng. Suha Almousa Dr. Ahalya Subramanian Lectures & Workshops 5 CME Hours
 
 
2024
2nd Edition
2nd Scientific Forum & Career Opportunities — OSCD 2024
📅 Thursday, 9 May 2024
🕐 9:00 AM
📍 Building 24 · Main Hall 116
OSCD 2024 career panel
OSCD 2024 speaker
Keynote: Prof. Riaz Malik International & Local Speakers Workshops Research Poster Session Career Opportunities Panel Rapid-Fire Presentations Gold Sponsors: Magrabi · Doctor M · Alcon
 
 
2023
1st Edition
Optometry Research Day 2023 — Founding Edition
📅 Tuesday, 23 May 2023
🕐 9:00 AM
📍 Building 24 · Main Hall 116
Keynote: Dr. Ruth Hogg Faculty: Prof. Edrees Bedja · Dr. Muteb Alanazi Dr. Sally Alkhawajah · Ms. Hanan Mofty Student Posters & Presentations Rapid-Fire Presentations Awards & Competitions
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Last updated on : October 27, 2026 2:34pm