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The most significant reasons for hope and promising advancements for individuals with aniridia, particularly concerning future treatments, vision preservation, and quality of life, as summarised from the 8th EAC. 1. Stem-cell therapies are becoming real, and some are already showing multi-year success One of the strongest themes was that limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) — …

Dear scientists, doctors, esteemed patient representatives, organisers, dear friends As the President of Aniridia Bulgaria and Secretary of Aniridia Europe, it is both an honour and an emotional moment for me to address you and express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the 8th European Aniridia Conference such a meaningful and inspiring …

The Scientific Committee is excited to announce the complete list of speakers and their abstracts for the European Aniridia Conference (EAC) 2026, which will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference will feature approximately 30 speakers presenting a wide range of topics related to aniridia and related conditions. This event promises to be of significant …

Call for EALCA 2026 Participants European Aniridia Leadership and Collaboration Academy (EALCA)Sofia, Bulgaria | 17–19 April 2026, Hilton Hotel Do you—or someone you love—have aniridia? Do you want to grow your leadership skills, work better with others, and make a real difference? Would you like to help improve the lives of people affected by aniridia …

Call for Poster Presentations The Scientific Committee of the 8th European Aniridia Conference (EAC 2026) invites young ophthalmologists, scientists, and patients with a scientific background to submit posters for the upcoming meeting in Sofia. Posters may address any aspect of aniridia, including but not limited to: Genetics and molecular biology Eye development and aniridia Clinical …

Aniridia Bulgaria is proud to announce that the 8th European Aniridia Conference (EAC) will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 17-19 April 2026.