Welcome to the COS

Approaching our 130th Year!

Since it was established in 1893 -- 130 years ago -- the Chicago Ophthalmological Society has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for ophthalmologists in the Chicagoland area. Today, with nearly 300 members in private practice and academia, the COS is one of the oldest and most successful local eye societies nationally. Its members have included some of the most prominent ophthalmologists in the country. .

The Mission of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society is:
To enhance the vision and health of the greater Chicago community by providing education, advocacy and a forum for discussion of clinical care and eye research among ophthalmologists in practice or training.

Items of Interest

Illinois and Chicago "master calendar" -- The Chicago Ophthalmological Society and the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons are working hard to provide information about conferences and other activities that will be of interest to the greater ophthalmic community in the area. You can access the master calendar online to view information about local, regional, national and international conference and events -- CLICK HERE

Members & Educational Programs

Next COS Conference -- The next COS Meeting takes place on Monday, Septembewr 15 at the Gleacher Center. Our guest speaker is Wendy Lee MD MS, from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. Registration will be available soon!
CLICK HERE to View the 2024-2025 meeting schedule (PDF document)
The online schedule can be VIEWED HERE
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