Kerala Government Optometrists’ Association
Events & CME
A record of GOAK’s annual state conferences, continuing medical education programmes and professional activities.
10 January 2027
35th Annual State Conference
Tirur, Malappuram
Further details will be announced by the Association.
Recent programmes
Recent Events
CME Programme
June 2026
IRIS 2026
Kottayam and Kozhikode
CME programmes for optometrists at Kottayam and Kozhikode.
Annual State Conference
11 January 2026
34th Annual State Conference
Thiruvalla
GOAK 34th Annual State Conference held at Thiruvalla.
CME Programme
May 2025
IRIS 2025
CME programme for optometrists.
Annual State Conference
12 January 2025
33rd Annual State Conference
Kottayam
GOAK 33rd Annual State Conference at Kottayam.
Earlier programmes
Event Archive
2024
IRIS 2024May 2024 · Kannur, Chengannur and Thrissur · CME ProgrammeCME for Optometrists at Kannur, Chengannur and Thrissur.
32nd Annual State Conference14 January 2024 · Kollam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 32nd Annual State Conference at Kollam.
2023
IRIS 2023May 2023 · Kozhikode, Kollam and Ernakulam · CME ProgrammeCME for Optometrists at Kozhikode, Kollam and Ernakulam.
31st Annual State Conference15 January 2023 · Kozhikode · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 31st Annual State Conference at Kozhikode.
2022
IRIS 202114 August 2022 · Ernakulam · CME ProgrammeCME for Optometrists at Ernakulam.
30th Annual State Conference13 March 2022 · Thrissur · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 30th Annual State Conference at Thrissur.
2021
29th Annual State Conference14 February 2021 · Ernakulam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 29th Annual State Conference at Ernakulam.
IRIS 2021 Online2021 · Online · Online CMEOnline CME for Optometrists.
2020
28th Annual State Conference12 January 2020 · Palakkad · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 28th Annual State Conference at Palakkad.
IRIS 2020 Online2020 · Online · Online CMEOnline CME sessions on glaucoma, optometry practice, cerebral visual impairment, lens power formula, paediatric vision assessment and diabetic retinopathy education.
2019
IRIS 2019July 2019 · Kottayam · CME ProgrammeCME for Optometrists at Kottayam.
27th Annual State Conference13 January 2019 · Kanjangad, Kasargod · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 27th Annual State Conference at Kanjangad, Kasargod.
2018
IRIS 2018July 2018 · Ernakulam · CME ProgrammeCME for Optometrists at Ernakulam.
26th Annual State Conference4 February 2018 · VJT Hall, Thiruvananthapuram · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 26th Annual State Conference at VJT Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
2017
Nerkaazhcha 201716–20 May 2017 · Idamalakkudi Tribal Village, Idukki · Five-day Eye CampFive-day eye camp at Idamalakkudi Tribal Village, Idukki.
World Optometry Day 201723 March 2017 · World Optometry DayWorld Optometry Day programme.
25th Annual State Conference22 January 2017 · Hotel Blue Nile, Kannur · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 25th Annual State Conference at Hotel Blue Nile, Kannur.
2016
Nerkaazhcha 201626–30 September 2016 · BUDS Schools, Kasargod · Five-day Eye CampFive-day eye camp at BUDS Schools in Kasargod.
IRIS 201617 July 2016 · Hotel Pearl Regency, Thrissur · CME ProgrammeCME programme at Hotel Pearl Regency, Thrissur.
World Optometry Day 201623 March 2016 · Statewide programmes · World Optometry DayStatewide programmes, eye camps at 14 venues, light show at KSRTC Bus Terminal, Thiruvananthapuram, and exhibition at KSRTC Bus Terminal, Kozhikode.
24th Annual State Conference10 January 2016 · Hotel Horizon, Thiruvananthapuram · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 24th Annual State Conference at Hotel Horizon, Thiruvananthapuram.
2015
IRIS 201511 October 2015 · Hotel Span Auditorium, Jail Road, Kozhikode · CME ProgrammeCME programme at Hotel Span Auditorium, Jail Road, Kozhikode.
23rd State Conference19 April 2015 · Ashir Bhavan, Ernakulam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 23rd State Conference at Ashir Bhavan, Ernakulam.
2013
22nd State Conference8 December 2013 · Rama Varma Hall, Alappuzha · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 22nd State Conference at Rama Varma Hall, Alappuzha.
IRIS 201319 May 2013 · TB Association Hall, Thiruvananthapuram · CME ProgrammeCME programme at TB Association Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
2012
21st Annual State Conference9 December 2012 · CSI Retreat Centre, Kottayam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 21st Annual State Conference at CSI Retreat Centre, Kottayam.
IRIS 201210 June 2012 · Govt. General Hospital Conference Hall, Ernakulam · CME ProgrammeCME programme at Govt. General Hospital Conference Hall, Ernakulam.
2011
20th State Conference13 November 2011 · Ashir Bhavan, Kacheripadi, Ernakulam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 20th State Conference at Ashir Bhavan, Kacheripadi, Ernakulam.
DharnaFebruary 2011 · In front of the Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram · Association ActivityGOAK with Ophthalmic Assistants Action Committee organised a dharna in front of the Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram, protesting anomalies in the pay revision report.
IRIS 20112011 · RARA AVIS, Thalassery, Kannur · CME ProgrammeCME programme at RARA AVIS, Thalassery, Kannur.
2010
19th State Conference5 December 2010 · Ashir Bhavan, Kacheripadi, Ernakulam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 19th State Conference at Ashir Bhavan, Kacheripadi, Ernakulam.
IRIS 10May 2010 · Renewal Centre, Ernakulam · CME ProgrammeCME at Renewal Centre, Ernakulam.
2009
18th State Conference20 December 2009 · District Co-operative Bank Mini Auditorium, Kollam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 18th State Conference at District Co-operative Bank Mini Auditorium, Kollam.
IRIS 099–10 May 2009 · G Auditorium, Ernakulam · CME ProgrammeCME sessions covered Optometry and Personality Management.
2008
17th State Conference14 December 2008 · Mar Bascelleous College Auditorium, Kottayam · Annual State ConferenceGOAK 17th State Conference at Mar Bascelleous College Auditorium, Kottayam.