1. ACF Lecture
The Asia Cornea Foundation Lecture is delivered by a well-respected and outstanding Asian corneal specialist renowned for his/her contribution towards the field of cornea during the ACS Scientific Meeting. This lecture serves not only to recognise the contribution of the speaker but more importantly, serves as a source of inspiration to younger corneal clinicians, surgeons and scientists in Asia.
| 2024 | Dr Johan Hutauruk, Indonesia | Protecting the Cornea with the Anterior Capsule during Cataract Surgery |
| 2022 | Dr Vilavun Puangsricharern, Thailand | My Lifetime Journey – “Learning by Doing” |
| 2020 | Prof Kohji Nishida, Japan | Development of stem cell-based therapy for limbal stem cell deficiency - from tissue stem cell to iPS cell |
| 2018 | Prof Xie Lixin, China | My 50 Years’ Work for the Prevention and Treatment of Corneal Diseases |
| 2016 | Prof Choun-Ki Joo, South Korea | Development of Diagnosis and Treatment in Corneal Field |
| 2014 | Prof Fung Rong Hu, Taiwan | Bug OFF: Infectious Keratitis Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management |
| 2012 | Dr Ma Dominga Padilla, Philippines | |
| 2010 | Prof Shigeru Kinoshita, Japan | Towards Sophisticated Therapeutic Modalities for Corneal Diseases |
| 2008 | Prof Donald Tan, Singapore |
2. ACF Medal
The Asia Cornea Foundation (ACF) Medal is presented to an international corneal specialist to recognise him/her for the contribution made towards the field of cornea.
| 2024 | Prof Bennie Jeng, USA | Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: insights into current management for keratitis and related complications |
| 2022 | Dr Anthony Aldave, USA | Addressing Corneal Blindness in Asia – What is being done? |
| 2020 | Dr Friedrich Kruse, Germany | Niche Regulation for improved Therapy of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency |
| 2018 | Dr Charles NJ McGhee, NZ | Keratoconus – Looking to the Future |
| 2016 | Dr Edward J Holland, USA | Management of Severe Ocular Surface Disease: Lessons Learned |
| 2014 | Dr Francis Jr Price, USA | Glaucoma and Transplants |
| 2012 | Dr Richard Abbott, USA |
3. Saiichi Mishima Award
The Saiichi Mishima Award is named after Prof Saiichi Mishima, the father of corneal physiology, a scientist and mentor of the highest rank and the inspiration for the founding of the Cornea Society. It is presented to significant corneal clinical or surgical research scientists to recognise their lifelong contribution and achievements in corneal research performed in Asia. The award serves to inspire the younger generation of corneal doctors to embark on research activities.
| 2024 | Dr Venkatesh N. Prajna | India |
| 2022 | Dr Winston Gao | USA |
| 2020 (2021) | Prof Yuichin Ohashi | Japan |
| 2018 | Dr Roger Beurman | USA |
| 2016 | Dr Jae Ho Kim | South Korea |
| 2014 | Dr Douglas Coster | Australia |
| 2012 | Dr Teruo Nishida | Japan |
4. AEBA Award
The AEBA Award is given to recognise ophthalmologists who have made an exceptional contribution and impact on eye banking in Asia.
| 2024 | Dr Howard Cajucom-Uy | Singapore |
| 2022 | Dr Minguita Padilla | Philippines |
| 2020 (2021) | Prof Naoshi Shinozaki | Japan |
| 2014 | Dr Monty Montoya | USA |
| 2012 | Dr Gullapai Rao | India |
