E-POSTER DETAIL | 11th Asia Pacific Tele Ophthalmology Society Symposium

Title
ISVTEC-2025: Advancing Eye Care Through Intelligent Systems and Vision Technologies

Authors
Karpagam Damodaran, Hamza Qureshi, Maheswari Srinivasan, Jemima Hubert, Anitha Juliette, Bhargavy N

Presenting
Karpagam Damodaran

PURPOSE:
ISVTEC-2025 was organized to provide a multidisciplinary academic forum integrating ophthalmology, optometry, engineering, and industry, with the objective of exploring how intelligent systems and vision technologies can advance eye care research, education, and clinical practice. The conference aimed to promote translational research and encourage collaboration between clinicians and technologists to address current and future challenges in eye care.

PURPOSE:

ISVTEC-2025 was organized to provide a multidisciplinary academic forum integrating ophthalmology, optometry, engineering, and industry, with the objective of exploring how intelligent systems and vision technologies can advance eye care research, education, and clinical practice. The conference aimed to promote translational research and encourage collaboration between clinicians and technologists to address current and future challenges in eye care.

METHODS:
The two-day conference was held on 24–25 October 2025 through a collaborative effort between Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET) and Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry (DAIO). The scientific program comprised keynote lectures, peer-reviewed technical paper presentations and interactive workshops. Topics covered included artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, computer vision, medical imaging, smart and assistive devices, tele-ophthalmology, and real-time vision systems. Distinguished speakers from leading eye care institutions, engineering colleges, and technology industries contributed to the academic discourse.

METHODS:

The two-day conference was held on 24–25 October 2025 through a collaborative effort between Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET) and Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry (DAIO). The scientific program comprised keynote lectures, peer-reviewed technical paper presentations and interactive workshops. Topics covered included artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, computer vision, medical imaging, smart and assistive devices, tele-ophthalmology, and real-time vision systems. Distinguished speakers from leading eye care institutions, engineering colleges, and technology industries contributed to the academic discourse.

RESULTS:
The conference saw enthusiastic participation from clinicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals. Research presentations demonstrated innovative applications of intelligent systems in ocular diagnostics, imaging analysis, and clinical decision support. Keynote sessions emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical adoption of technology, and the importance of research translation into clinical and community eye care. The event facilitated meaningful interactions, fostered institution–industry partnerships, and encouraged early-career researchers to engage in technology-driven eye care research.

RESULTS:

The conference saw enthusiastic participation from clinicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals. Research presentations demonstrated innovative applications of intelligent systems in ocular diagnostics, imaging analysis, and clinical decision support. Keynote sessions emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical adoption of technology, and the importance of research translation into clinical and community eye care. The event facilitated meaningful interactions, fostered institution–industry partnerships, and encouraged early-career researchers to engage in technology-driven eye care research.

CONCLUSIONS:
ISVTEC-2025 successfully bridged the gap between technology and eye care by creating a collaborative research ecosystem. The conference reinforced the role of innovation in improving clinical outcomes and accessibility, aligning with APTOS’s vision of advancing optometry through evidence-based research and technological integration.