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Services We offer
ESASO collaborates with pharmaceutical, medical device, and life science companies to design and deliver impactful, accredited educational experiences.
Educational Grants for ESASO Existing Courses
Provide educational grants to support groups of students in attending CME Accredited courses at a reduced fee.
Non-accredited satellite Symposia
Education on topics of specific interest organised during the courses of the ESASO Foundation’s educational year (see calendar).
These initiatives are kept separate from the accredited scientific programme, ensuring its neutrality and independence
Collaborative courses
Tailored to specific needs and built on the same ESASO standards of scientific excellence. These and can also be accredited with European CME.
Special courses
Activities that focus on essential professional skills which are rarely taught in medical schools or standard programme, such as soft skills and more.
Preceptorships
Intensive, highly practical training programmes held in selected international centres of excellence which allows ophthalmologists to combine theoretical insights with real-world practice.
ESASO Plus
The ESASO division dedicated to supporting clinical research and scientific collaborations. It provides services to companies, private practitioners, and institutions.
eLOS Online Community
Create online training programmes with the scientific and organisational support of the ESASO Foundation. Tailor-made courses can be created, accredited, and distributed globally, guaranteeing long-term visibility and impact.
Training programmes for corporate teams
Training programmes that can cover both scientific knowledge and managerial/communication skills for corporate staff. These are particularly valuable when companies are building new teams, expanding, or onboarding new professionals.
Why Companies Partner with ESASO
The ESASO Foundation offers independent academic courses in the main subspecialties of ophthalmology – cornea, cataract, medical retina, refractive, surgical retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and research. These courses are designed and delivered exclusively by the ESASO Foundation, with participants coming from across Europe and beyond.
All courses are accredited with European CME credits, ensuring scientific quality and international recognition.
Globally Recognized Institution
Trusted by over 40 leading medtech and pharmaceutical brands
Clinical & Academic Excellence
Our faculty are thought leaders across all major ophthalmic subspecialties
International Faculty & Campus
Located in Lugano, Switzerland — a global hub for ophthalmic innovation
Flexible, Turnkey Support
From curriculum design to logistics — we manage the full educational experience
Trusted by Industry Leaders
We’ve proudly collaborated with global partners in ophthalmology, medical devices, and life sciences.
Let’s Build Something Together
Whether you're planning a regional training initiative or a global education strategy, we’re here to help..
We’ll work with you to design the right educational program to support your goals — with the quality and expertise you expect from ESASO.