The European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) is the leading ophthalmological research association in Europe, covering all areas of ophthalmology and the visual sciences.
Since its founding, EVER has pursued its core mission of promoting clinical education and basic research, two intertwined elements that ultimately help promote translational breakthroughs and improve patient care.
These elements are reflected in the congress program, with a faculty drawn from experts in their fields and importantly, giving the opportunity to young ophthalmology trainees and scientists the opportunity to present their work. We are an inclusive organization and you will get the opportunity to network and have fun (for sure!!) with peers from all over the world.

EVER 2026 will be in the glorious city of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, which to this day remains at the cutting edge of science and the arts. The meeting will take place in the Palazzo degli Affari, an elegant and modern congress center, in the historic heart of Florence. There is a wide range of accommodation to choose from, with the venue located next to the city’s main train station and a short car journey from the well-connected Peretola airport.

I look forward to seeing you in Florence for EVER 2026!!

Best wishes,
Professor Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, BMedSci, MBBS, PhD, FRCPath, FRCOphth
EVER President
Professor of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge