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, December 9 at the Gleacher Center.  Our guest speaker is Jennifer Sun, MD MPH from Harvard University.  This will be a joint conference with the Rabb Retina Study Group and features the annual Krill Lecture. 

  • CLICK HERE to View the 2024-2025 meeting schedule (PDF document)
    The online schedule can be VIEWED HERE

  • The 2025 ISEPS-COS Joint Conference set for Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Mark your calendars!

  • PAY YOUR DUES 

 

 

 

What's New?

Please note . . .  Our May quarterly meeting date has been changed to May 12th in order to avoid a conflict with ARVO.  Be sure to mark your calendars!