The competition focuses exclusively on Ophthalmology, assessing participants’ scientific knowledge, clinical understanding, and professional awareness through structured, team-based competitive rounds.

Open to ophthalmologists holding a Master’s degree or Fellowship, motivated to challenge themselves, compete scientifically, and grow within an elite professional platform.

Participants must register in teams of 5 members. All phases are conducted in team format from the beginning, emphasizing collaboration, strategy, and collective performance.

Each participant completes an individual online assessment (ophthalmology knowledge + Orchidia products). The team score is the average of the 5 members. Teams meeting the 50% criterion advance on-ground.

Two main phases: an Online Phase (scientific qualification, general knowledge, Orchidia products) followed by an On-Ground Phase with the same approach.

Each team selects a coach to guide, mentor, and support preparation, strategy, and performance development.

The on-ground competition officially kicks off during EOS 2026, marking the start of the live competitive waves.

The competition concludes in November 2026, recognizing top-performing teams as the Elite Minds in Ophthalmology – Season 2 champions.

Teams are evaluated on accuracy, scientific reasoning, speed, and overall team performance across all stages.