Christian Ophthalmology Society

08/28/2026

COS26 Lew Sterrett’s Sermon on the Mount: Capturing the Heart of the Next Generation

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08/21/2026

COS26 Dr. John Cropsey Eyes on Africa Update

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08/02/2026

Day 3 Recap of COS 50th Annual Meeting

Join us as we celebrate the 50th annual COS meeting with inspiring presentations, heartfelt prayer, and a beautiful banquet. Together, we uphold our calling and faith! 🌟

08/01/2026

J Layton Smith Award Recipient

In 2008, Dr. Anderson founded Global Eye Mission a mission organization created to facilitate the development of long-term eye programs around the world. At that time, he accepted an invitation from a mission hospital in Indonesia to help start a new long-term eye program on the island of Borneo. From 2008 to 2013, Dr. Anderson and his family lived in Indonesia where he held a position at Bethesda Mission Hospital training an Indonesian ophthalmologist and a group of nurses to establish a new eye program to serve the great needs of their communities.
Dr. Anderson continues to serve in the leadership of Global Eye Mission to assist a number of eye care programs around the world. He has received numerous awards including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology George T. Tani, M.D. Humanitarian Award.

08/01/2026

Day 2 Recap of COS 50th Annual Meeting

What a powerful day at the CEO's 50th meeting in Omaha! Inspiring presentations on innovation and eye health. Grateful for the community we've built. Check out our YouTube for full videos!

07/31/2026

Thank you to the sponsors for being at the COS Meeting!

07/30/2026

Day 1 Recap of COS 50th Annual Meeting

Join us for highlights from the 50th annual meeting in Omaha! Experts discuss MSICS cataract surgery, global blindness solutions, and enhancing skills. Don't miss the eye-opening presentations! 👨‍⚕️🌍 Society

07/30/2026

Howard Strubhar Discusses Diet, Nitric Oxide, and Intraocular Pressure

Exploring the link between diet and eye health! 🥗 👁️ Discover how nitric oxide affects intraocular pressure in different diets.

07/30/2026

Exploring a fascinating case of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension recurrence and its implications! 🩺🔬 Let's dive into the importance of timely diagnosis and the risk of blindness. Don't overlook your health for homeownership!

12/20/2025

The COS Board and Staff joins you this Christmas season in remembering the coming of Jesus Christ into this world to be with us. He is our Savior and Lord, who will reign for ever and ever! Hallelujah!!!

Thank you for your support of the Society!

May we continue to:
Develop friendship among ophthalmologists in Christ throughout the world.
Support the faith of all medical physicians in Christ.
Promote unity and Christ-centered fellowship.
Cooperate with, pray for, and financially support missionary ophthalmologists as a society.

Further, by study and teaching, the knowledge of diseases of the eye and to use our knowledge to prevent and treat eye diseases.
Provide a setting in which like-minded ophthalmologists can network, share ideas, encourage, and support one another, and fellowship together.

"Sharing Christ’s Light Through Caring for Sight”.

May you know the love of Jesus Christ this Christmas!

For the entire COS Board & Staff,

The COS Executive Board,
Jean Hausheer, M.D.
Dan Gold, M.D.
Jeff Taylor, M.D.
Max Su, M.D.