At the Congress of the Slovak Ophthalmological Society in November 2025, the first Slovak translation of the latest edition of the Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma of the European Glaucoma Society was presented

The 30th Congress of the Slovak Ophthalmological Society (SOS) was held in Bratislava from November 13 to 15, 2025. The extensive scientific program took place in two lecture halls and was complemented by courses conducted in four additional rooms. The program was organized into the following sections: cornea, lens and cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, endocrine orbitopathy, neuro-ophthalmology, oncology, pediatric ophthalmology, and young ophthalmologists.

The first day of the congress began on a high note with the presentation of the first Slovak translation of the latest edition of the Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS). The translation was prepared by Assoc. Prof. Nora Majtánová and Dr. Veronika Kurilová, together with their colleagues and the Glaucoma Section of the SOS. Each member of the Society received a printed copy of the publication.

The glaucoma session also featured an interactive “duet” session of Prof. Cedric Schweitzer and Prof. Karl Mercieca. They presented the 6th edition of the EGS glaucoma guidelines, highlighting key updates and new flow charts.

Assoc. Prof. Nora Majtánová subsequently presented a novel preservative-free therapeutic option and compared the safety of trabeculectomy and the Preserflo MicroShunt implant.

The glaucoma session welcomed colleagues from the Czech Republic and Prof. Giuseppe Giannaccare with a lecture on Corneal neurotization. A dedicated section was also devoted to endocrine orbitopathy.

On the second day, Prof. Syril Dorairaj (Mayo Clinic, Florida) delivered a keynote lecture: MIGS / Advancement of Glaucoma Surgery with intraoperative videos.

Neuro-ophthalmology sessions addressed optic nerve head drusen and neuroprotection with citicoline.

The official opening ceremony was attended by national healthcare leaders including the Minister of Health and representatives of Comenius University and major hospitals.

Awards of the SOS were presented to Slovak and Czech ophthalmologists for their contributions to the field.

The social evening was held at Bratislava Castle and attended by the President of the Slovak Republic and the Minister of Health.

The final day focused on young ophthalmologists and SOE YO activities. Overall attendance was high with very positive feedback.