The Society has an annual meeting which features a combination of excellent scientific papers and spiritual presentations. An attempt is made to have all of the lectures presented by ophthalmic physicians, since we seem to relate more closely with others from similar backgrounds. So that the meetings will appeal to the entire family, special Bible-based programs are provided for the spouses, as well as programs and activities for children. A special invitation is extended to medical students, house officers and fellows to apply for waiver of regisration fees, evening meals, and hotel accommodations as the Lord provides, to encourage young doctors and their families to come and be strengthened both professionally and spiritually. These grants are also extended to medical missionaries or anyone in need.

A meeting or prayer breakfast is also held at AAO, ASCRS and ARVO.

Our 2008 Annual Meeting was held July 31 - Aug 3, 2008 at Callaway Gardens at Pine Mountain, GA.

Highlights included: Geoff Tabin speaking on quality, efficiency and self sustainability of cataract missions, Glenn Strauss on the Mercy Ships and new initiatives, Janet Davis and John Kempen on Uveitis and Brad Farris on praying with patients.

The 2009 Annual Meeting was held at the Crowne Plaza Resort at Hilton Head Island from July 30 - Aug 2, 2009.

Highlights included:  Ed Wilson speaking on pediatric cataracts in the developing world, MMI executive director Willie Hunter speaking on sustainability, a first ever 3D small incision skills transfer course led by Glenn Strauss, Jonathan Tsai speaking on faith in a medical practice.

The 2010 Annual Meeting was held in Cincinnati at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza from July 29th - August 1st.

We highlighted the importance of teaching during short term missions as a way to help sustain long term development in a particular site.  We featured lectures on HIV and the eye, teaching in the developing world and the fishhook variation of the small incision sutureless cataract surgery technique.

A wetlab utilizing pigeyes, the Phak-I and the artificial eye by Phillips Studio was thoroughly enjoyed by most participants on Thursday afternoon.

Special lectures were given by Dr. James Gills on the epigenome and also by Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis on "Creation and the Eye".

The 2011 Meeting was held in Hot Springs, Virginia at the Homestead from July 27th - July 31st, 2011.  

This all season family oriented resort features fly fishing, 3 18 hole golf courses, swimming pools, bowling, hiking, biking, hose back riding, great dining and more.