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The WOC is a first-class worldwide event, with an outstanding program, top speakers, the latest in practice, exhibits of the newest ophthalmic drugs and equipment, and participants from countries throughout the world. Now is the time to make your plans to attend this important gathering of world ophthalmologists. You can take advantage of the early bird rate and register before February 9. Visit the WOC 2010 Web site: www.woc2010.org/information-for-participants/online-registration.html, to complete your registration. The true magic of the World Congress is the mixing of cultures, people, and ideas. I hope you will join us and share the news of the World Congress with your colleagues and connections so we can make WOC 2010 the best World Congress yet. See you in Berlin! - Bruce Spivey, MD, ICO President 2. Experts Enrich WOC Scientific Program
Berlin is a city of science, technology, innovation and invention. It is also the city of Hermann von Helmholtz and Albrecht von Graefe, two great men whose work has inspired generations of ophthalmologists. It is in this spirit that we bring the world's experts in ophthalmology together at WOC 2010 to share recent developments and their latest contributions in the scientific program. Over 3,000 speakers from around the world will present a wide variety of topics in more than 600 sessions. We are fortunate so many outstanding ophthalmologists will participate in the 2010 WOC scientific program. The culmination of their efforts will be impressive. We have also planned an excellent subspecialty program with subspecialty days in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, and retina. More details will be available in the WOC 2010 advance program, due to be released January 31. I look forward to seeing you at what will be a truly outstanding World Congress in Berlin this June. - Steve Ryan, MD, WOC 2010 Scientific Program Committee Chair 3. Experience Berlin and WOCtoberfest 
The vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Berlin invites you not only for its science but to show you its dynamic personality. It is a perfect location for this highly prestigious world congress. After taking in the WOC scientific program, you will have plenty of time to explore and enjoy Berlin. The city offers of a host of cultural events, a unique architectural landscape, spectacular shopping venues, many bars and restaurants offering German and international cuisine, and a vibrant nightlife. Meet old friends and make new ones at the Bavarian-style "WOCtoberfest," Monday, June 7 from 19:00-24:00. You and your family will be treated to a lively intercultural evening with traditional Octoberfest brass band music, beer and Bavarian specialties (there will also be non-alcoholic drinks and vegetarian food). For more information on the WOC 2010 social program, including the WOC Opening Ceremony, Reception, the WOC in Concert, and seeing the sights in Berlin, visit www.woc2010.org/social-program. - Gerhard Lang, MD, and Gabriele Lang, MD; WOC 2010 Congress President and Program Director 4. World Ophthalmic Education Colloquium
I invite you to attend the second World Ophthalmic Education Colloquium (WOEC) this June 7–8 at WOC 2010 in Berlin. The WOEC is created to enhance the training and continuing education of ophthalmologists and other eye care personnel. Building on the success of our first WOEC in Hong Kong at WOC 2008, we will feature more than 50 speakers in eight symposia covering essential topics in ophthalmic education:
Please pass along this WOEC news to your colleagues and ophthalmic educators in your network. More information and details on these sessions will be available in the WOC Advance Program later this month. - Mark Tso, MD, DSc, ICO Director for Education 5. World Forum on Vision and Prevention of Blindness
I am pleased to announce and invite you to join us at the second World Forum on Vision and Prevention of Blindness Symposia at WOC 2010 in Berlin. This forum will feature presentations from non-governmental development organizations (NGOs) and ophthalmological societies on initiatives to preserve and protect vision around the world. The ICO organized the first World Forum on Vision and Prevention of Blindness during the World Ophthalmology Congress in São Paulo in 2006. Among the topics this year are:
Dates and details for these sessions will be available soon. I hope you will add the World Forum to your WOC schedule. - Hilel Lewis, MD, World Forum Coordinating Co-Chair 6. ICO Fellowship Alumni and Hosts to Meet in Berlin
The ICO Fellowships will hold a reception for all former and current ICO Hosts and Fellows at WOC 2010 in Berlin as a way to connect ICO fellows and hosts for networking, further education and career development. The reception will be Monday, June 7 from 12:00 - 13:45 in the Congress Center Salon 11/12. All current and former ICO Hosts and Fellows are invited to attend. We will begin with a welcome by Bruce E. Spivey, MD, and Peter Gabel, MD, followed by short reports by hosts and fellows. The deadlines to apply for the ICO Fellowships have changed to March 31 and September 30. For more information and instructions on how to apply, see icoph.org/fellow/index.html#newfellow. A new Fellowships directory will soon be available at www.icoph.org/pdf/ICOFellowshipDirectory.pdf. (PDF - 1.6 MB). - Veit-Peter Gabel, MD, ICO Director of Fellowships 7. Find Us on Facebook, Additional WOC Details
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