The Middle Africa Council of Ophthalmology, MEACO, represents and serves its professional ophthalmic societies in the region to foster their development and technological advancement, promote ophthalmic education and eye care, as well as support the ophthalmic profession at large. Today, we organize one of the largest four ophthalmology conferences worldwide. Learn More About Us
Our Mission
MEACO’s mission is to unite and strengthen the relationship of all ophthalmologists and ophthalmic societies in Africa and the Middle East through enhancing education, training, research and practice in ophthalmology and allied fields in the aim of elevating the quality of eye care, and reducing visual impairment for the people of the regions.
Our Story
1989
Established in 1989 under the name of Pan Arab Council of Ophthalmology (PACO)
1993
In 1993, established MEJO the international publication of original research of interest to ophthalmologists in the Middle East and Africa
1997
Merged with the Afro-Arab Society of Ophthalmology in 1997 under the name of Pan Arab African Council of Ophthalmology (PAACO)
2005
The Iranian Ophthalmological Society joined in 2005, which resulted in the renaming of the council to the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO)
2006
In 2006, the Turkish Ophthalmology Society joined MEACO
2021
In 2021, launched its first virtual congress and the 15th organized congress
Our Funding Derivatives
MEACO’s financial resources are derived from:
Membership and additional fees
Surpluses from congresses and other conferences
Subsidies, donations, and legacies
Proceeds from publications sales
Income from MEACO assets
Income from fundraising initiatives
Any other resources authorized by law
Our Executive Committee
The Council is administered by the MEACO Executive Committee headed by the Chairman of the Board.
