Dear colleagues & friends, It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 16th Annual International Meeting of Research Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO). That’s held from 18 to 19 Jan, 2024 at InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, Cairo, Egypt. The theme of our conference this year is “Current Trends & Innovations IN OPHTHALMIC PRACTICE”. A highly selective both international & national faculty will enrich the scientific program by addressing several controversial and challenging subjects and situations. This will be through lectures, symposia, panel discussions, video presentations and interactive sessions. All this is in addition to instructive courses with international experts participation and wet labs. A new session “future & innovation” will provide a tangible Knowledge of near future practice, an exhibition area will present the most updated surgical and pharmaceutical equipment in the field. Fantastic tours will be offered to visit the charming old and modern places of our inviting and warm city Cairo. Wish you a very nice and memorable stay with friends in Egypt exchanging ideas and opinions both on scientific and social levels