Slovenská oftalmologická spoločnosť

Founded in 1969, Slovenská oftalmologická spoločnosť is a non-profit association based in Bratislava, Slovakia working on health, science & research.

Slovenská oftalmologická spoločnosť (SOS) is a voluntary, non-governmental and politically independent civic association of physicians, healthcare professionals with university education and medical students interested in ophthalmology in Slovakia. It was established as an organisational unit of the Slovak Medical Society and became a legal entity in 1997. Its stated aims are to support education, research and the exchange of knowledge in ophthalmology, with an emphasis on improving care for patients with eye diseases. Its work includes organising professional events, training and congresses, presenting diagnostic and treatment developments, and awareness of eye disease prevention. SOS also represents its members toward the Ministry of Health and other bodies, contributes to expert guidance and categorisation work, and maintains contacts with international ophthalmology organisations. It operates from Bratislava and is a collective member of the Slovak Medical Society.