Gender Distribution at Ophthalmological Congresses in German Speaking Countries – A Comparison Between Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Gender-related imbalances were shown for all three national conferences. We see our work as contributing to the improvement of the role of women in ophthalmology. Potential approaches for improvement - like support programmes and more female role models for female ophthalmologists, especially in the scientific field - could offer an approach to promoting a more balanced gender distribution.