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Selected WOC 2010 Presentations Now Online

The ICO has made 30 scientific and related presentations from various World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2010 symposia (audio and slides)… More »

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New Magrabi – ICO Cameroon Eye Center

The ICO has announced plans to establish the Magrabi–ICO Cameroon Eye Center, a regional training center in Yaoundé, Cameroon. More »

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August 15, 2010 ICO Seeks Count of World's Ophthalmologists and Trainees
The ICO would like your help obtaining data on the number of practicing ophthalmologists and trainees in ophthalmology in each world country–critical information for international efforts to reduce blindness and visual loss.
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August 1, 2010 Advocacy Tips from ICO Luncheon in Berlin
On June 5 in Berlin, “Advocates” named by ophthalmologic societies to work with the ICO on advocacy gathered to learn more about international initiatives to increase support for eye care and to suggest how they and their societies can contribute most.
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June 15, 2010 VISION 2020 Progress and History - New Video
A five-minute video recognizing the midpoint of the VISION 2020 global initiative and VISION 2020's achievements thus far was shown at the WOC 2010 Opening Ceremony in Berlin.
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May 23, 2010 Progress in the Fight Against Trachoma

Significant progress in the fight against Trachoma is shown in the recent WHO report, Trachoma: Global Magnitude of a Preventable Cause of Blindness, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.


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May 23, 2010 VISION 2020 Symposia at WOC 2010
Important VISION 2020 and advocacy discussions will be held at the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2010 in Berlin, June 5-9.
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January 15, 2010 ICO Advocacy Committee News
Since its inception, the ICO Advocacy Committee has worked in cooperation with national societies to advocate for the prevention of visual loss.
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