ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Authorship Regulations
- Each submission may have one presenting author and up to three co-authors (maximum four authors).
- Any one of the listed authors may serve as the presenting author.
- Each member may submit a maximum of two abstracts as presenting author across all categories
- All authors must have made a genuine academic contribution to the work
2. Membership requirements
- The presenting author and co-authors should be BOS members (ratified or non-ratified).
- Non-members should complete BOS membership registration before the submission deadline. For Membership ps visit bangaloreophthalmicsociety.com
- To be eligible for awards, the presenting author must be a BOS member.
3. Categories invited
- Free Paper | Original clinical or laboratory research, audits, comparative studies, innovations, public-health ophthalmology. |
- E-Poster | Small studies, case series, educational projects, imaging pearls, technique notes |
- Case Presentation | Rare cases, diagnostic dilemmas, unusual imaging, challenging management, complications and lessons learnt.
4.Submission process
Abstracts may be submitted through the Google Form (link below) or via email at ScientificConvenor@bos.org.in
Important dates :
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Submission opens
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2nd July 2026
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Last date for submission
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20th July 2026
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Acceptance notification
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25th July 2026
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Final upload
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28th July 2026
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5.Abstract format
1.Free Paper — max 1000 words
Use a structured abstract. Do not include tables, figures, photographs, or references in the abstract body.
- Title
- Purpose / Aim
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- Clinical Relevance
2.E-Poster — max 500 words
- Title
- Background
- Methods / Case Details
- Results
- Conclusion
3.Case Presentation — max 500 words
- Title Bar
- Background
- Clinical Findings
- Investigations
- Management
- Outcome & Learning Points
6.Speciality categories
Cataract & Refractive Surgery • Cornea & Ocular Surface • Glaucoma • Retina & Vitreous • Uveitis • Neuro-Ophthalmology • Pediatric Ophthalmology & Squint • Oculoplasty & Orbit • Ocular Oncology • Community Ophthalmology • Comprehensive Ophthalmology • Ophthalmic Imaging • AI & Innovation. Categories may be merged based on submission numbers.
7.Presentation format
- Free Paper : 5 min presentation + 2 min discussion
- E-Poster : 3 min your take .
- Case Presentation : 54min presentation + 2 min discussion
8.Awards
- Best Free Paper — Winner, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up
- Best E-Poster — Winner, Runner-Up
- Best Case Presentation — Winner, Runner-Up
- Certificates will be issued to presenting authors and co-authors.
9.Author declaration
- The work is original.
- Ethics approval obtained where applicable.
- Patient consent obtained where necessary
- No plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest disclosed
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