A Rollercoaster Ride: Sit Back and Fasten Your Seatbelt

The International SPECTRALIS Symposium (ISS) marked its 21st anniversary with an exciting new chapter in Heidelberg, Germany, just steps away from the headquarters of Heidelberg Engineering. Recognized as one of the most prestigious scientific imaging conferences, ISS 2025 brought together global leaders in ophthalmology to explore the latest breakthroughs and future directions in retinal imaging. Under the chairmanship of Professor Dr. Frank Holz (Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn, Germany), this two-day event welcomed international delegates and feature 35 renowned speakers from 12 countries. Attendees gained valuable insights into high-resolution OCT, artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, and distributed care models, shaping the future of diagnostics and patient management.