• Each member can submit a total of 2 abstracts (as presenting author)
• A free paper can have one presenting author and 4 co-authors. (5 authors in total)
• Abstracts are to be submitted online only. No abstracts shall be accepted as a email, Fax, Hard copies etc.
• All abstracts undergo an evaluation process.
• No change in presenting author is allowed after submission.
• Institution / hospital affiliation and doctor’s name in the title or abstract should not be mentioned and will lead to automatic rejection.
• Single case report will not be considered for Free paper.
• Please provide an accurate email address & mobile number of the First (Presenting) author. Abstract submission results and abstract-related correspondence will be sent by email to the First author.
• Presentation Duration: 4 Minutes
• Slide Dimensions: Use 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen)

Specialties

Free papers are accepted in any of the following specialties

• Cataract & Refractive Surgery
• Cornea & Ocular Surface
• Glaucoma
• Retina & Uvea
• Strabismus & Neuro-ophthalmology
• Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology
• Basic Sciences & Research
• Allied Ophthalmic Sciences & Miscellaneous
• Community Ophthalmology

Awards & Certificates

• The best paper of each specialty will be recognised by the DOS Scientific Committee and a “Best Paper” certificate in that specialty shall be issued.
• For FP in research & optometry no specialty wise certificate will be issued. There will be only one “Best paper” certificate.
• Any registered presenting author is eligible for Best paper certificate
• For ratified Delhi DOS members, separate Best Paper certificate will be provided.
• The participation certificate, & the best paper certificates will be felicitated during the GBM of conference.

• Winner of Best Free Paper in the Free paper session for Dr. A.C. Agarwal Trophy (for Delhi Members only) will be awarded the trophy and Certificate of Merit and eligible for travel grant to attend AIOC-2028. He/she is willing to present the paper in AIOC-2028.
• Winner of Best Free Paper in the Free Paper Session for Dr. T.P. Agarwal Trophy Cornea Session (Delhi Member only) will be awarded the trophy and Certificate of Merit
• Winner of Best Free Paper in the Free Paper Session for Dr. Arjun Narang Award (Delhi Member only) for a young ophthalmologist less than 40 yrs for best Presentation will be awarded the Trophy and Certificate of Merit
• Winner of Best Free paper of all subspecialties will be awarded “Certificate of Merit”

Abstract Structure

Abstract Title
The title of the abstract SHOULD NOT exceed 25 words.

Abstract body
The abstract body SHOULD NOT exceed 250 words. It must have the following

• Purpose
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion

Presenting Author
It is the duty of the presenting author to get consent from the co-authors before adding his/her name.

Add co-authors
A maximum of four co-authors can be added.

Guidelines

E-Posters
An E-Poster is an electronic version of the traditional boards, and is displayed on monitor screens using Power Point slides. E-Poster may include text, figures, tables and images and NO video/animations.

Abstracts submissions for e-posters should be accompanied by power point presentations (maximum of 8 slides only) failing which the submission will not be considered for acceptance. (Please share presentation with complete details and title on conferences@dosonline.org)

Video
All abstract submissions for videos is required to be accompanied along with the video (4 minutes video only and in MP4 format). Videos will be evaluated based on their scientific merits, educational values, originality, quality, conciseness, audio-visual effects, and editing skills. Please upload your video to Google Drive, make it publicly accessible, and send the link to conferences@dosonline.org should reach the by 30th January 2027

Declaration to be provided

The following points has to be declared while submitting the abstract

• The submission has been approved by co-authors
• Data is original & there is no plagiarism
• In case research involves human subjects if Ethics committee approval has been obtained with reference number.
• Consent has been obtained from the patients during research

Important Notes

• The submitted paper should NOT have been published in indexed journal OR submitted for publication in indexed journal.
• If ambiguity found anytime, this would amount to plagiarism and the presenter, and all the co- authors will be debarred from submitting for AIOC for next 2 years.
• If for any unavoidable reason, the presenting author wants to withdraw the paper, he/she can withdraw from his/her topic on the following condition(s) :
  – Inform the scientific committee at least 45 days before the scheduled presentation
  – Absence from the session without the prior information shall lead to debarring as a speaker for DOS for next 2 years.

Financial disclosure

It is mandatory to add financial disclosure of the presenting author and all co-authors in the abstract as well as the second slide after the title in the presentation.