Join us in Cartagena, Spain!
The 14th Meeting on Visual and Physiological Optics will be celebrated between the 2 and 4 of September 2026 in Cartagena, Spain!
Abstract submissions are now open!
Event calendar
Deadlines
- 01 April – Abstract submissions begin
- 20 April – Early bird registration opens
- 31 May – Abstract submissions deadline
- 22 June – Abstract acceptance decision sent to Authors
- 15 July – Early bird registration deadline
- 1 September – Final registration deadline
- 2 – 4 September – VPO26
Registration
Will be available via automatic credit/debit card payment and also manual bank transfer.
| Until 15 July 🐦 | Afterwards | |
| Regular | 300 € | 400 € |
| Regular incl. banquet | 400 € | 500 € |
| Student | 200 € | 300 € |
| Student inc. banquet | 300 € | 400 € |
| Banquet accompanying person | 100 € | 100 € |
Invited Speakers
The Organizers feel very fortunate to host these renowned top experts in the combined fields of Visual and Physiological Optics and are looking forward to sharing a high quality meeting with everyone.
Adrian Podoleanu
University of Kent, UK
José Manuel Alonso
State University of New York, USA
Larry Thibos
Indiana University, USA
Pablo Artal
University of Murcia, Spain
Sergio Barbero
Instituto de Óptica (CSIC), Spain
Fuensanta A Vera-Diaz
New England College of Optometry, USA
Topics focused on visual and physiological optics
The VPO meetings are special because they bring together researchers, clinicians and other professionals working in the combined field of “visual and physiological optics”, such as vision science, optometry, ophthalmology, biomedical engineering, ocular physiology, and others.
Technology and eye models
- Cutting-edge VPO technologies
- Innovative eye diagnostics
- Subjective and objective retinal image quality
- Modern procedures of vision correction
- AI applied to vision science
- Ocular aberrations and scattering
Vision science & ocular physiology
- Retinal imaging and subretinal layers
- Tear film, cornea and contact lenses
- Ocular biomechanics and microscopy
- Crystalline and intraocular lens
- Anterior segment imaging
- Eye refraction, myopia and amblyopia
- Education in optics
Enjoy Cartagena
The programme includes cultural visits during the afternoons:
- Sep. 2nd: Guided visit to the Museum of the Roman Theatre. Welcome Coctail.
- Sep. 3rd: Guided visit to National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, ARQUA. Evening at the Piano Bar.
- Sep. 4th: Visit to the Isaac Peral’s submarine at the Museo Naval de Cartagena.
