Siso National Congress addresses ophthalmology and healthcare access in Rome

The V National Congress of the Italian Society of Ophthalmological Sciences (Siso) is being held in Rome at the Rome Cavalieri Congress Center. The event, which runs through October 31, focuses on research, training, and innovation within the field of ophthalmology.

Teresio Avitabile, president of Siso, highlighted the growing importance of the society, noting over 3,000 members and thousands of participants attending both in person and online. Key priorities discussed include the management of waiting lists, the simplification of medical procedures, and ensuring timely access to care to prevent vision loss.

Italian Health Minister Orazio Schillaci attended the congress, emphasizing the central role ophthalmologists play in protecting health across all age groups. Schillaci also noted significant healthcare budget allocations, including 3.4 billion euros for the health fund and 1.6 billion euros for support services for the elderly and vulnerable.