The World Ophthalmology Congress® of the International Council of Ophthalmology is the longest continuous international medical meeting, first held in 1857.
The WOC is held in a different region every two years and provides an international audience of ophthalmologists with:
- A scientific program addressing all subspecialties and related interests in ophthalmology
- The opportunity to network with recognized international leaders and professionals
- An exhibition featuring the latest products and services in the field.
Revenues from the World Ophthalmology Congress support a wide range of ICO initiatives and programs and its commitment to “Building a World Alliance for Sight.”
WOC2014: April 2-6, 2014
The WOC2014 will be hosted by the Japanese Ophthalmological Society and co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology.
Online registration and hotel reservations open April 2013
- Attend hundreds of scientific sessions led by internationally renowned experts.
- Visit more than 100 exhibiting companies.
- Network with more than 10,000 attendees from over 120 countries.
- See Tokyo during the beautiful cherry blossom season.
Learn more on the WOC2014 website: www.woc2014.org
Like the WOC2014 on Facebook: facebook.com/WOC2014
Follow the WOC2014 on Twitter: twitter.com/WOC2014
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