Abstract Submission

Please read the following guidelines before making your submission.

All abstracts for Free Paper, ePoster, and Video for Film Festival must be submitted in English using the online submission form on the 37th APACRS annual meeting website.

Submission Commencement: Saturday, 21 September 2024, 00:00hrs (UTC+8)

Submission Deadline: Friday, 21 February 2025, 23:59hrs (UTC+8)

Abstracts submitted in hardcopy format will not be considered. The meeting organizers will not accept responsibility for any abstracts that have not been submitted according to the instructions.

Submitters must indicate whether they are submitting for presentation as a Free Paper, an ePoster or a Video for the Film Festival by choosing the appropriate presentation category.

1)  Free Paper & ePoster Presentation

    • Cataract Surgery
    • Intraocular Lens Implants (IOLs)
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Corneal Surgery
    • General

Presentation Type

    • ePoster Presentation Only
    • Free Paper or ePoster Presentation

2) Video for Film Festival

    • Category FF1: Cataract/Implant Surgery
    • Category FF2: Cataract Complications/Challenging Cases
    • Category FF3: Refractive/Corneal Surgery
    • Category FF4: General Interest
    • Category FF5: In-house Productions: A video produced by the author independent of financial or technical resources provided by a professional entity

Each registered delegate (identified by email address) will be allowed to submit a total of 2 abstracts that includes Free Paper, ePoster and Film Festival abstract submission.

All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine whether a submission is accepted as a Free Paper, an ePoster, or a Video for the Film Festival. The Committee’s decision is final.

Important Note: A Presenting Author whose abstract has been accepted is required to register and pay the registration fee for the annual meeting by 21 May 2025 to attend the meeting, and present the abstract.

*If you have any problem submitting your abstract through the online system, please contact the Secretariat at abstract@apacrs.org for assistance.

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Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Free Paper Category

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Intraocular Lens Implants (IOLs)
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery
  • General

Abstract Format

  • The title must be brief, concise, and in CAPITAL LETTERS. Limit to 150 characters (with spaces).
  • Authors: Please enter your name as you wish it to appear in the Final Program.
  • The total number of authors for each paper presentation may not exceed 5.
  • The abstract text should not exceed 250 words, and no chart or graphics should be included in the abstract submission.
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to redact any submission.
  • You are permitted a maximum of 3 keywords per abstract. If more than 3 words are entered, only the first 3 will be recognized.

ePosters will be available for viewing at the viewing stations during the 37th APACRS annual meeting.

ePoster Category

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Intraocular Lens Implants (IOLs)
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery
  • General

Abstract Format

  • The title must be brief, concise, and in CAPITAL LETTERS. Limit to 150 characters (with spaces).
  • Authors: Please enter your name as you wish it to appear in the Final Program.
  • The total number of authors for each ePoster presentation may not exceed 5.
  • The abstract text should not exceed 250 words, and no chart or graphics should be included in the abstract submission.
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to redact any submission.
  • You are permitted a maximum of 3 keywords per abstract. If more than 3 words are entered, only the first 3 will be recognized.


Instructions for submission of ePosters(s) will be provided in the Notification of Abstract Acceptance to be sent in March 2025.

Submission of ePosters in PowerPoint format will not be accepted after the deadline.

Film Category

  • Cataract/Implant Surgery
  • Cataract Complications/Challenging Cases
  • Refractive/Corneal Surgery
  • General Interest
  • In-house Productions: A video produced by the author independent of financial or technical resources provided by a professional entity

Abstract Format

  • The title must be brief, concise, and in CAPITAL LETTERS. Limit to 150 characters (with spaces).
  • Authors: Please enter your name as you wish it to appear in the Final Program.
  • The total number of authors for each film may not exceed 5.
  • The abstract text should not exceed 120 words, and no chart or graphics should be included in the abstract submission.
  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to redact any submission.
  • You are permitted a maximum of 3 keywords per abstract. If more than 3 words are entered, only the first 3 will be recognized.

General

  • Only one (1) film per producer will be accepted for each category. The primary producer may be the co-producer of no more than two (2) other films.
  • The producer is required to be a registered and paid delegate of the 37th APACRS annual meeting in order for the video to be accepted for judging.
  • Films which are deemed to be offensive by the panel of judges because of racial, sexual or religious content will be disqualified. Disqualified films will not be shown during the meeting. The decision of the judges is final.
  • There will be NO notification of the judging results prior to the Film Festival Awards Ceremony.
  • All producers are strongly encouraged to attend the APACRS Film Festival Awards Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony is an essential part of the success of the Festival. If you are unable to attend, please have a colleague attend as your representative.