The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) signed an agreement with King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) aiming at providing specialized training programs for trainees of Saudi Board of Ophthalmology . Discussion between both parties was held on many aspects: Training, Accreditation, Professional Practice, and Medical Education.

The agreement provided that KKESH should provide training  to all residents of Saudi Board of Ophthalmology for the first two years on microsurgeries and phacoemulsification(cataract surgery by using an ultrasonic device)  in KKESH simulation center and wet lab