Call for Abstracts for a Scientific Poster Show at Congress
Seize the opportunity to present your work and engage in discussions about research with the optometric community at the upcoming CAO Congress!
The Committee for CAO Congress 2025 invites submissions for a Scientific Poster Show on July 4, 2025, between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM. A maximum of 15 posters will be presented and selected authors may expect to be scheduled at specific times to present their posters during Optofair.
Submit abstracts for posters in the following categories:
Clinical Case Reports and Case Series
Posters present novel clinical observations, provide insight into disease mechanisms, report innovative treatment strategies, or provide new information about the management of ocular conditions.
While case reports of previously published or well-known conditions may be submitted, priority will be given to unpublished work.
Clinical Educational and Scientific Research
Posters describe original unpublished hypothesis-driven or observational research with a solid study design, rigorous methodology, data analysis, and well-supported conclusions. Example research topics appropriate for this category include, but are not limited, to interventional treatments, disease prevention, epidemiology or public health, pathophysiology, health policy, appraisal of clinical or didactic education methods, etc. Previously published or presented works may be submitted but priority will be given to unpublished work.
Deadline: Abstract submissions must be sent by email to congress@opto.ca by April 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST.
Authors selected to present a poster will benefit from:
- 10 Points (per original poster) accredited towards their application for Fellowship in the Canadian College of Specialties in Optometry (CCSO)
- Opportunity for publication in the Canadian Journal of Optometry (CJO). Please note that the CJO Editorial Board is solely responsible for selecting posters to be published in the journal.
- A chance to compete and win a FREE TICKET for the 2027 CAO Congress in Saskatoon. During Optofair, the Poster Committee will select a Poster show Winner eligible for a free registration and accommodation (excluding travel) at the 2027 CAO Congress in Saskatoon.
For any questions related to submissions, please email congress@opto.ca.