Retina 2027 · 51º BRAVS Meeting

Submissão de Trabalhos

Part 1

Abstracts

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Important Dates

Category / Submission Format

Abstract

Submission Deadline
January 28, 2027 · 9:00 PM BRT
Author Notification
March 10, 2027

Scientific Videos (Film Festival)

Submission Deadline
January 28, 2027 · 9:00 PM BRT
Author Notification
March 10, 2027
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Abstracts General Rules & Guidelines

EnglishExclusively
1,500Max characters*
8Max authors per abstract
UnlimitedSubmissions per author

* Excluding title and author list.

Section 1General Terms & Deadlines
  • Submission Deadline: January 28, 2027, at 9:00 PM BRT (Brazil Time).
  • Originality: RETINA 2027 will accept only original scientific papers that remain unpublished up to the presentation date at the Congress.
  • Language Requirement: All abstracts must be written exclusively in English. Submissions in any other language will be automatically rejected without peer review.
  • Submission Channel: The Scientific Committee accepts online submissions exclusively via the official Congress website e-form. Submissions failing to strictly comply with published BRAVS regulations will be rejected.
  • Attendance Requirement: Abstracts must only be submitted if at least one author intends to register for the Congress and present the work in person.
Section 2Author Registration & Account Requirements
  • Account Creation: To access the abstract submission e-form, authors must first complete online registration on the portal.
  • Registration & Payment: At least one author must be registered for the Congress to submit an abstract. Immediate payment is not required at the time of submission; authors may log back into their account to finalize payment according to the fee schedule for their category.
  • Corresponding Author Information: Full contact details (mailing address, department, institution, and a valid email address) for the corresponding author must be provided. All official communications will be sent exclusively to this email address.
  • Membership Status: BRAVS membership is not mandatory for abstract submission.
Section 3Submission Categories, Limits & Abstract Specifications

Every abstract submission must select one presentation format:

Presentation Formats:

  • Oral Papers
  • Poster
  • Submission Limits:
    • Submissions per Author: Unlimited submissions allowed per primary author.
    • Authors per Abstract: Maximum of 8 (eight) authors per paper (1 primary author and up to 7 co-authors).
  • Character Limit: Maximum of 1,500 characters (excluding title and author list). The submission system automatically tracks character counts and alerts the author if the limit is exceeded.
  • Required Structure: Abstracts must follow a structured format:
    • Purpose
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Content Restrictions: Tables, graphics, charts, embedded images, and videos are strictly prohibited within the abstract e-form.
Section 4Revisions & Scientific Committee Policy
  • Editing Submissions: Authors may edit, revise, or update their submitted abstracts at any time prior to finalizing the submission. No changes of any kind will be permitted after submission.
  • No Post-Deadline Alterations: Under no circumstances will the Scientific Committee or Executive Secretariat perform corrections, text substitutions, or structural changes to submitted abstracts.
Section 5Legal Terms, Publishing Rights & Patient Privacy
  • Publishing Rights: By submitting an abstract, authors grant the Organizing Committee and BRAVS full authorization to publish, distribute, and archive the work nationally and internationally across all print, digital, and electronic media without royalty obligations or financial compensation.
  • Digital Library Access: All accepted abstracts will be archived and accessible via the official RETINA 2027 website and the BRAVS Digital Library from mid-May 2027 through April 2028.
  • Copyright & Patient Privacy: Authors must ensure full compliance with copyright laws and guarantee patient anonymity in all displayed clinical photographs, diagnostic images, and graphics.
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Congress Awards

All accepted abstracts will automatically compete for the official Congress awards:

A. Oral Free Paper Awards

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Marcos Ávila AwardBest BRAVS Free Paper
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Márcio Nehemy AwardBest Surgical Free Paper
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Walter Takahashi AwardBest Clinical Free Paper
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Roberto Abdalla Moura AwardBest Experimental Free Paper
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Mario Motta AwardBest Innovative Research Free Paper

B. Best Poster Awards

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Michel Eid Farah AwardBest BRAVS Poster
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Suel Abujamra AwardBest Clinical Case Report Poster
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Oswaldo Moura Brasil AwardBest Surgical Case Report Poster
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João Alberto Holanda de Freitas AwardBest Scientific Study Poster (Clinical, Surgical, or Experimental)
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Review and Acceptance Policies

Peer-Review Process

All abstracts submitted in full compliance with BRAVS regulations will undergo peer review by the Free Papers Committee. Works will be evaluated and classified for oral or poster presentation based on scientific scoring and submission date.

Acceptance Notification

  • Official results and acceptance notifications will be published on the official Congress website by March 10, 2027.
  • The corresponding author will also receive formal notification via email.
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Finality of Decisions

Evaluation decisions made by the Scientific Committees and Review Panels are final, binding, and not subject to appeal.

Part 2 · Film Festival

Scientific Video Guidelines & Regulations

2 minMax duration
MP4File format
100 MBMax file size
500Max characters (title + description)
1 + 4Primary author + co-authors

1Awards & Judging

  • Category Awards: The video selected as the first-place entry in each category will receive an award.
  • Grand Champion: The video achieving the overall highest score across all categories will be named the Grand Champion.
  • Judging Panel: Videos will be evaluated based on scientific content, originality, and artistic/editing quality.
  • Finality of Decisions: The judges' decisions are final, binding, and not subject to appeal of any kind.

2Important Deadlines

Submission Deadline
January 28, 2027 · 9:00 PM BRT
Author Registration Deadline
April 10, 2027
3Submission Requirements & Format
  • Submission Platform: Both the abstract and video file must be submitted electronically together via the official Congress website.
  • Abstract Specifications:
    • The submission must include a title and a concise description of the video (maximum 500 characters in total, including spaces).
    • The abstract should briefly outline the video's content, novelty, and clinical relevance. No data or formal results are required.
    • The title provided in the abstract must strictly match the title embedded in the uploaded video file.
  • Video Specifications:
    • Duration: Maximum of 2 (two) minutes.
    • File Format: MP4.
    • File Size Limit: Up to 100 MB.
    • Editing & Language: Videos must be submitted in their final edited version. Any narration must be in English.
4Author Limits & Registration Policies
  • Author Limit: A maximum of 1 (one) primary author and up to 4 (four) co-authors per video submission.
  • Submission Limit: A maximum of 2 (two) video entries will be accepted from the same primary author.
  • Registration Requirement: At least one author (or the primary author, if submitting two entries) must be fully registered with all congress fees paid by April 10, 2027.
5Originality & Copyright Terms
  • Exclusivity: Videos previously published or presented at any national or international meeting are not permitted.
  • Patient Privacy & Image Rights: Authors must ensure all necessary permissions and release forms have been obtained for any identifiable patients appearing in the video.
  • Copyright & Music Clearances: Authors are solely responsible for securing written authorization for any copyrighted music, images, or materials used. By submitting, authors agree to indemnify and defend BRAVS against any claims of copyright infringement.
  • Digital Library Permission: By submitting a video, authors automatically grant BRAVS permission to archive, display, and publish the content in the BRAVS Digital Library.
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6. Confirmation & Compliance

BRAVS will issue an official email confirmation upon receipt of each video submission.

Non-Compliance: Videos that do not strictly comply with all the guidelines above will be automatically rejected.