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To understand how EURETINA became the thriving international congress it is today, we must travel back to a time of slide projectors, scholarly handshakes, and boundless enthusiasm for retinal science.

The 25th EURETINA Congress may be coming to an end, but delegates are reminded that EURETINA offers a wealth of year-round educational resources for retinal specialists.

The start of the EURETINA Congress this year marks the beginning of the fifth year of the EURETINA Mentorship Programme. Created to support young retina specialists eager to strengthen their skills, acquire new competencies, and build a strong network within the international community, the programme seeks to foster not only academic and scientific development but also personal growth by highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence, teamwork, and the ability to recognise one’s strengths and weaknesses in order to become better professionals and individuals, says Dr Patricia Udaondo who has taken over the leadership role for the programme this year.

Prof Gisbert Richard reflects on the foundation and early days of EURETINA, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the society

Survey participants will be entered into a raffle to receive a free Delegate registration for the EURETINA 2026 Congress and will receive a summary report before it is published.