Dates: 7th and 8th June 2025.

Dear All,
This is to bring to your kind notice that the Annual Conference of the Strabismological Society of India, SPOSIFOCUS will be held at Rohtak, Haryana on 5th, 6th and 7th December 2025. The preconference will be held on 5.12.25. The conference on 6th and 7th will be in hybrid mode with one international on-line session on 7th morning. Rest of the conference will be in physical mode.
The LOC has been constituted, Dr. Neebha Anand will be the organizing chairperson, Dr. Urmil Chawla, our President Elect and Dr. Reena Gupta will be the organizing secretaries.
The registration link and other registration details will be shared by the LOC.

A- Abstracts / submissions are invited under the following categories 1- Faculty talks covering all aspects of strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology
2- Free Papers
3- Interesting cases
4- Videos
5- E- Posters
6- Debates and Controversies in recent advances in Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology
7- Strategies for prevention of onset and retardation of progression of myopia
8- Symposia on current concepts
    It is also proposed to have an overseas session in the physical mode.


B-Nominations are invited for the following named SPOSI awards as per terms and conditions of the award 1- Prof. B. S. Goel- Strabismologist of the year Award
2- Prof. A. K. Khurana Award for best publication in the field of strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology in the preceding year
3- Prof. P. Sharma award for the Best scientific paper presented in the international conferences in the preceding year.
4- Dr. P. Deshpande Award for work done on amblyopia in the country in the preceding year.


C-Manuscripts as original articles, case reports, Perspectives, Review Articles are invited for the SPOSI Journal, Indian Journal of Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology to be sent to the Editor, Dr. Rishikesh Mayee on his email id rishimayee@gmail.com D-Election to the post of vice President. Nominations as per the eligibility criteria are invited and may be sent to the chief election officer. Prof. Vinita Singh on her e mail id profvinsingh@gmail.com The election if required will be held on 7.12.25 morning in the physical mode. The Appellate body will comprise of Prof, S. Dadeya, Prof. A. K. Amitava and Prof. Yogesh Shukla.

The last date for submitting abstracts for the scientific program is 30.9.25.

The last date for submitting manuscripts for the IJSPO is 31. 10.25

The last date for submitting entries for awards and for nomination to the post of vice president is 31.10.25. Nominations for election to be sent to the Chief Election Officer.

Entries for the scientific program and named SPOSI awards may kindly be sent to the e mail id kid.eye2023@gmail.com A rich scientific feast and a unique opportunity to exchange views and opinions with peers and stalwarts in the specialty of strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology awaits you. Kindly plan your itinerary in advance to help the LOC plan the event better.
Look forward to meeting you at Rohtak.

Warm regards and best wishes
Pramod K. Pandey,
Secretary,
Strabismological Society of India
Dated 20.7.25.