International Council of Ophthalmology RSS Events Feed RSS Events Feed http://www.icoph.org/events.html en-us <![CDATA[Diploma And Masters Programs In Community Eye Health]]> Date: Location: Hyderabad, India]]> The L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) will offer a Diploma in Community Eye Health (DCEH) and a Masters program in Community Eye Health (MCEH) in 2012.

]]>The DCEH program is six-months long and the MCEH program is 11-months long.   Both programs aim to help professionals and organizations improve the quality of eye care within their community, thus reducing blindness and visual impairment on a larger scale. 

The DCEH program is structured to include six progressive courses having to do with community health and eye care. 

The fees and stipends for this program are staggered according to students coming from low income, middle income, or high income countries.  

Please see the following PDF for information about admission, fees, and more:  www.lvpei.org/images/dceh_jan12.pdf

The LVPEI also offers a MCEH in collaboration with the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Those who have completed the DCEH program with at least 65% can take lateral entry to the Masters program. The  MCEH program will commence January 02, 2012 and continue until November 2012.

]]> <![CDATA[Vision 2020: 2012 Course In Community Eye Health In Cape Town, South Africa ]]> Date: Location: 423 Main Road Cape Town 7925, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa]]> To facilitate the implementation of Vision 2020 in sub-Saharan Africa, the University of Cape Town will be conducting an approximately one-year long course on developing and implementing community eye health programs.

]]>Vision 2020 is a partnership initiative between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) for the elimination of avoidable blindness.

The course earns a post-graduate diploma from the University of Cape Town. Students develop strategies for human resource development, infrastructure development, and disease control. They then implement, administer, manage and monitor a Vision 2020 program.

The course will be held at the University of Cape Town Community Eye Health Institute at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Participants come to Cape Town for 10 weeks at the beginning of the course in January 2012 and again for 2 weeks at the end of the course in November 2012. 

Download a PDF course flyer from: www.icoph.org/downloads/CEHdiplomaInformation2012.pdf (PDF – 237 KB).

Persons interested in applying for admission to the 2012 course should contact the course administrator, Zanele Magwa (ntombizanele.magwa@uct.ac.za).

The closing date for applications is October, 31 2011.

]]> <![CDATA[Annual Meeting]]> Date: Location: Lebanon]]> This is a combined meeting between the Lebanese Society of Ophthalmology (LOS) and the Arab Regional Ophthalmology Meeting (AROM). The meeting will cover cornea and cataract surgery, pediatric and genetic ophthalmology and updates in retina.

]]>Experts from the United States, Europe, and various Arab countries have been invited to speak at this meeting.

For more information, please email:  Lebophsoc@gmail.com

 

]]> <![CDATA[XII International Congress Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery ]]> Date: Location:
Sao Paulo, Brazil]]> The XII International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery will occur May 30th- June 2nd 2012 at the Parque Anhembi in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Sign up for a Congress newsletter at the following Web site:
www.cataratarefrativa2012.com.br

]]> <![CDATA[50th ISCEV Symposium Course]]> Date: Location: Bifurcación Pío Baroja – General Avilés, 46015. Valencia
Valencia, Spain]]> The Symposium Course includes two days of lectures & workshops by specialists in clinical electrophysiology of vision, printed material, coffee breaks and a Saturday evening dinner.
The event is hosted by the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV).

]]> Important Dates and Deadlines: 

  • Abstract  Submission deadline:  March 3, 2012
  • Travel grant  Application Deadline:  March 3, 2012
  • Notification of abstract Acceptance & award Results:  March 21, 2012
  • Early Registration deadline:  March 28, 2012
  • Clinical Course:  June 03–04, 2012
  • ISCEV Meeting:  June 5-08 2012

Learn more about this event:  iscev2012.org/

View registration fees for the course and/or the symposium:  iscev2012.org/?page_id=41

 

]]> <![CDATA[ISCEV 50th Annual Symposium]]> Date: Location: Avd. Plata, 20, 46013. Valencia
Valencia , Spain]]> The 50th International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) Symposium will offer a program of oral and poster presentation, invited lectures and the Dawson and Adachi lectures.

]]> The aim is to increase knowledge of clinical electrophysiology of vision and to promote communication among workers in the field. A diverse program of activities is available for accompanying persons; travel grants are available to assist with costs.

Important Dates and Deadlines: 

  • Abstract  Submission deadline:  March 3, 2012
  • Travel grant  Application Deadline:  March 3, 2012
  • Notification of abstract Acceptance & award Results:  March 21, 2012
  • Early Registration deadline:  March 28, 2012
  • Clinical Course:  June 03–04, 2012
  • ISCEV Meeting:  June 5-08 2012

Learn more about this event:  iscev2012.org/

View registration fees for the course and/or the symposium:  iscev2012.org/?page_id=41

]]> <![CDATA[European Glaucoma Society Congress]]> Date: Location:
Copenhagen, Denmark]]> This Congress will offer special interest Groups, exhibitors and scientific posters. Sessions are targeted towards trainees, general ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists.

]]>Courses will include special courses for residents, including courses on the following topics:

  • How to examine record and recognise abnormality
  • How to perform laser operations
  • Glaucoma surgery principles and procedures, techniques, complications, safer surgery

The offiical language for this Congress is English.

Abstract Deadline: January 10, 2012, 5 p.m. local time (GMT +1).

]]> <![CDATA[Workshop On Developing A Cochrane Systematic Review]]> Date: Location:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States]]> This workshop guides participants through the steps of developing a systematic review. It includes presentations about Cochrane Collaboration methodology, and offers hands-on practice using the Cochrane Collaboration's Review Manager (RevMan) software. The workshop also includes a statistics review session.

]]> Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the steps required to critically appraise original research studies
  • Describe the process used to collect and extract data from reports of original studies
  • Describe the process of analyzing, presenting, and interpreting the results of meta-analyses
  • Enter and analyze data for a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan software
  • Identify and resolve questions and challenges encountered during the completion of a Cochrane systematic review

The workshop is hosted by  the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group US Satellite and the US Cochrane Center.  It is limited to Cochrane contributors, as well as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision researchers interested in registering a title with the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group.
 

]]> <![CDATA[XXVIIIth Meeting Of The Club Jules Gonin]]> Date: Location: Reykjavik, Iceland]]> Members, candidates for membership and guests wishing to present a paper or poster at the 2012 Meeting of the Club Jules Gonin should submit their abstract only via the Club's website. Deadline for abstract submission is December 10, 2011

]]> <![CDATA[Annual Meeting Of The Tunisian Ophthalmological Society]]> Date: Location: Sousse, Tunisia]]> The Annual Meeting of the Tunisian Ophthalmological Society will take place June 21-23, 2012 in Sousse, Tunisia.

]]> <![CDATA[Understanding An Eye Health System In Order To Achieve VISION 2020]]> Date: Location: London, United Kingdom]]> This new, intensive, five-day course at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine aims to familiarize participants with a health systems' approach to eye care for communities in developing countries through the use of practical interactive examples, case studies and using the knowledge of the VISION 2020 key components and strategies.

]]> The course is intended for ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists and allied professionals working in eye health and health planners and managers, NGO staff both from the developing and developed world, who intend to work in this field in a developing country, or are already doing so and wish to extend their knowledge. Only strong applicants will be accepted.

The course is being lead by veteran Lecturer Karl Blanchet. Karl’s background is in public health and international development studies with an extensive experience in health system strengthening in Asia and Africa. Karl was one of the contributors of the Chapter on General Health Care of the World Report on Disability published by the World Health Organisation.

Applicants please visit the School’s website where application, further information and electronic brochure can be found: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/cpd/understanding_an_eye_health_system_in_order_to_achieve_vision_2020.html

Registration payment due by: May 28, 2012

]]> <![CDATA[Canadian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting]]> Date: Location:
Toronto, Canada]]> The 2012 meeting will feature speakers, scientific sessions, networking opportunities and social events. This year's meeting is in conjunction with the XIIth International Orthoptic Congress. COS delegates will be free to attend scientific sessions in both the COS and the IOA programs.

]]>Business meetings: Tuesday June 26

Scientific program: Wed June 27-Friday June 29

Workshops: Saturday June 30

]]> <![CDATA[XIIth International Orthoptic Association Congress]]> Date: Location:
Toronto, Canada]]> Leaders from orthoptic centers, pediatric ophthalmology/strabismology clinics, and vision scientist from around the world will meet June 26 - 30, 2012 for the twelfth International Orthoptic Association (IOA) Congress. This congress will be held simultaneously with the annual meeting of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). Delegates will be able to  attend each of the meetings.

]]>Held every four years in different countries, IOA Congress delegates gather and participate in exhibitions, programs, events and educational initiatives that discuss clinical practice, foster best practices and allows delegates to share expertise and develop common agendas for action.

With almost 5 million inhabitants in the greater metropolitan area, Toronto boasts one of the most ethnically diverse urban populations on the planet, a testament to the multiculturalism that makes up the face of modern Canada. Toronto is the Huron Nation’s word for “meeting place” – a fitting title for a dynamic city that is home to more than 100 cultures and host to events of local, national and international scope.

Abstract submission will close on November 1, 2011.

Congress registration and accommodation bookings open November 1, 2011.

For more information visit www.torontoioacongress.org or contact the Congress Chair, Karen McMain at Karen.McMain@iwk.nshealth.ca.

]]> <![CDATA[Eyexcel-Expanding Global Eye Care Workforce Through Excellence In Training]]> Date: Location: Madurai, India]]> With the goal of instructing eye care providers on how to develop their own training centers, Lions Aravind Institute of Ophthalmology (LAICO), the Seva Foundation and the International Council of Ophthalmology will offer a workshop, Eyexcel-Expanding Global Eye Care Workforce Through Excellence in Training, at LAICO in Madurai, India, July 17-20, 2012.

]]>Lions Aravind Eye Hospital sees more than 1.5 million patients per year and operates on 300,000, making it one of the largest eye care providers in the world. This fifth workshop workshop will train other eye care providers how to create similar centers.

The number of participants is limited.

See the Aravind Eye Care System Web site for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[XX Biennial Meeting Of The International Society For Eye Research ]]> Date: Location: Berlin, Germany]]> The meeting is a forum for clinicians and vision researchers. It is an opportunity for experts to share their latest findings, technical expertise and experiences in the field.

]]>The Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research (ISER) will offer a scientific program covering the fields of Cornea and Ocular Surface, Glaucoma, Lens, Ophthalmic Pathology, Physiology & Pharmacology, Strabismus and Amblyopia, Refraction and Physiological Optics, Retina (Cell Biology and Neurosciences), Immunology & Inflammation and General Eye and Vision Research.

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 1, 2012

Early Registration Deadline: April 23, 2012

Please see the website for details: www.kenes.com/iser

]]> <![CDATA[Asian Angle Closure Glaucoma Club (AACGC)]]> Date: Location: Ularnbaatar, Mongolia]]> The 9th Asian Angle Closure Glaucoma Club Meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Mongolian Ophthalmological Society (MOS) on August 24-25, 2012.

]]>The aim of the Asian Angle-Closure Glaucoma Club (AACGC) is to establish a scientific network for Asian glaucomatologists who are interested in angle-closure glaucoma.

]]> <![CDATA[Annual Meeting Of Mongolian Ophthalmological Society (MOS)]]> Date: Location: Ularnbaatar, Mongolia]]> The Annual Meeting of Mongolian Ophthalmological Society (MOS) will take place August 24-25, 2012. It will be held in conjunction with the 9th Asian Angle Closure Glaucoma Club Meeting.

]]> Details about the annual meeting are available on the 9th Asian Angle Closure Glaucoma Club Web site:  www.aacgc.org/meeting/meeting_2012.asp

]]> <![CDATA[Glaucoma Research Society]]> Date: Location:
Wurzburg, Germany]]> The Glaucoma Research Society meeting will include scientific sessions and social events, including a gala dinner. The main meeting will take place in the Residence Castle.

]]> See the Glaucoma Research Society Web site to download preliminary information about the meeting:  www.glaucomasociety.org/2012/

]]> <![CDATA[European Society Of Cornea & Ocular Surface Disease Specialists Congress]]> Date: Location:
Milan, Italy]]> The European Society of Cornea & Ocular Surface Disease Specialists (EuCornea) Congress will be held in the same venue and parallel to the XXX Congress of the ESCRS, 12th EURETINA Congress and the 2nd World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

]]> The Congress will offer a variety of scientific events.  

See selected highlighted events below:

  • New developments in dry eye
  • Update on infectious diseases
  • New research in cornea
  • Inflammation
  • Keratoconus and CXL
  • Corneal complications of refractive surgery
  • Cell based therapies and artificial cornea
  • Anterior lamellar keratoplasty
  • Keratoprosthesis and ocular surface reconstruction
  • Preparation and Preservation of Lamellar Grafts
  • Posterior lamellar keratoplasty
  • Update on contact lens

Conference organizers strongly suggest that delegates make hotel reservations early, as the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2012 taking place from September 7 - 9 in Monza just outside Milan.  A large number of reasonably priced bedrooms in Milan have been secured for delegates:  www.milan2012.org

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[12th EURETINA Congress ]]> Date: Location: Milan, Italy]]> The European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA ) Congress will cover a variety of topics, including PVR and Retinal Detachment, Diabetic, Tumors, Retinal Vein Occlusions, Imaging, and Innovative Vitreoretinal Surgery.
The EURETINA has issued a call for abstracts. The deadline February 15, 2012.

]]> <![CDATA[2nd World Congress Of Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus ]]> Date: Location: Milan, Italy]]> The World Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WCPOS) is an international congress with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and the interaction between adult and pediatric influences.

]]>
The Congress will cover the following topics: Adult/Paediatric Strabismus controversies, amblyopia management, retinal diseases, cataract controversies, anaesthesia for children, cornea and external diseases, refractive surgery in children, Glaucoma, orbital tumors, genetics rlectrodiagnostics and nystagmus ROP neuroophthalmology.

There will also be keynote lectures, free papers, electronic posters and videos.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • February 29, 2012 – Deadline for Free Paper and Poster Abstract submission

 

  • March 15, 2012 – Deadline for Video submission


Abstracts will be considered under the following themes:

  • Anterior Segment / External Disease
  • Amblyopia & Vision Screening / Testing
  • Cataract
  • Genetics
  • Glaucoma
  • Neuro – Ophthalmology
  • Orbit and Lids
  • Other
  • Retina / Uveitis
  • Strabismus / Nystagmus

 

]]> <![CDATA[European Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Congress]]> Date: Location:
Milan, Italy]]> The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress will be held in the same venue and parallel to the European Society of Cornea & Ocular Surface Disease Specialists (EuCornea) Congress, the 12th EURETINA Congress and the 2nd World Congress of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

]]> Main symposia include:

  • Corneal Neovascularisation
  • Cataract surgery and macular disease
  • Cataract and refractive surgery in children
  • Femtosecond-assisted cataract surgery: Where are we now?
  • Innovations in IOL power calculation
  • I am a perfect cataract surgeon. How can I become better?

Conference organizers strongly suggest that delegates make hotel reservations early, as the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2012 taking place from September 7 - 9 in Monza just outside Milan.  A large number of reasonably priced bedrooms in Milan have been secured for delegates:  www.milan2012.org

]]> <![CDATA[10th BriSCEV Course And Conference]]> Date: Location:
Aberdeen, United Kingdom]]> Prior to the main British Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (BriSCEV) meeting, there will be a half-day course on vision science and visual electrophysiology.

]]> The meeting is for those working in visual electrodiagnostics in the UK, but it is also open to overseas members of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV).

Registration or Abstract-Submission Deadlines:

  • Early bird discounted registration is available until July 31, 2012.
  • The abstract deadline is also July 31, 2012.
]]> <![CDATA[ESOPRS Annual Meeting]]> Date: Location: Tallinn, Estonia]]> European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting will take place in Tallinn, Estonia.

]]> <![CDATA[International Agency For The Prevention Of Blindness (IAPB) Ninth General Assembly (9GA) ]]> Date: Location:
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India]]> The 9GA theme is “Eye Health - Everyone’s Business." Its keynote lectures and speakers will focus on strengthening health systems, thereby highlighting the linkages between VISION 2020’s objectives and health care delivery.

]]> The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) General Assembly will include keynote lectures, short presentations, clinical courses and administrative courses related to blindness and visual impairment.  The assembly will focus on the progress of VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, IAPB's global joint initiative with the World Health Organization for the elimination of blindness. 

Specific topics include:  Upscaling Blindness Prevention Efforts: The Paradigm Shift Needed; Diabetic Retinopathy – New Paradigms for Management in Areas of Limited Resources; Cataract; Human Resource Development; Sustainability of Eye Health Systems; Data Collection and Information Management; Trachoma and Program Management.

This event is positioned to attract a broad audience from the health and development sectors, leveraging VISION 2020 and IAPB as success stories in multi-sector public-private partnerships for public health.  It is being organized with the L V Prasad Eye Institute.  

  • Early-bird registration deadline: March 31, 2012.  
  • Abstract-submission deadline:  March 31, 2012.

IAPB General Assemblies are held every four years, rotating among IAPB’s seven world regions.  The IAPB represents close to 120 member organisations. 

]]> <![CDATA[110th DOG Congress "One" Ophthalmology]]> Date: Location:
Berlin, Germany]]> This Congress features a top-class scientific program. There will also be a strong focus on training and continuing education, as well as the current and future challenges of health policy and health economics.

]]> The German Ophthalmological Society (Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft DOG) Congress will offer an extensive English program, symposia, poster sessions and, as a special highlight, four keynote lectures. All posters will be presented and discussed in moderated groups.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • March 26, 2012: Deadline for the submission of abstracts and video films
  • June 2012:  Notification of the authors
  • July 2, 2012:  Deadline for early-bird registration
  • August 2012:  Final program online at www.dog.org

View the Symposia (in German and English)

For more information, please visit the Congress Web site:  www.dog-kongress.de 

]]> <![CDATA[22nd International Society For Geographical & Epidemiological Ophthalmology (ISGEO)]]> Date: Location: Hyderabad, India]]> The 22nd ISGEO Congress will cover a number of themes, including Trachoma & Onchocerciasis and Diabetic Retinopathy.

]]>Current Congress Topics and themes:

  • Trachoma & Onchocerciasis: Working toward elimination
  • Cataract: Research to help us reach VISION 2020 goals
  • Diabetic Retinopathy: Research to address a growing problem
  • Childhood blindness: Research to help us plan for the future

Submissions on other subjects are encouraged.

Abstract submissions are due by March 31, 2012.  This Congress will be held directly following the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Congress, which is also being held in Hyderabad, India.

]]> <![CDATA[The Environment And Your Eyes: 22nd Annual Conference]]> Date: Location:
Ghana]]> The theme of this conference is the Environment and Your Eyes, with a sub-theme of Advances in the Management of External Eye Diseases. Please see the current conference schedule below.

]]>Current Congress Activities and Presentations

1. Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Preconference Open Lecture
Topic:  The Environment and Your Eyes (Focus on Dry Eye Syndromes)

2.  Friday, October 5, 2012
Arrival in Akosombo
12-1 PM:  Lunch
2:00 PM:   AGM
7:00 PM:  Social Event

3.  Saturday, October 6, 2012
8-10:00 AM:  Glaucoma Summit
10:30-12:00 PM:  Opening Ceremony
Guest Speaker's presentation:  The Diverse Manifestations of Dry Eyes  
12:30-1:30:  Use of Amniotic Membrane in Ocular Surface Diseases
1:30-2:30:  Lunch
2:30-3:00:  Group Ophthalmic Practice in Ghana-Which Way??
3-5:00 PM:  Free Papers
7:00 PM:  Dinner/social Event

4.  Cruise on Volta Lake
Departure

]]> <![CDATA[EVER 2012 Congress]]> Date: Location:
Nice, France]]> The European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) Congress is held every October. The 2012 Congress will continue to offer a high quality research meeting, featuring various symposiums and many keynote lectures.

]]>EVER 2012 Congress:  Important Dates and Deadlines

  • March 20: Preliminary program online
  • April 1: Abstract submission opens, Registration and hotel booking opens
  • June 4: Abstract submission deadline - posters, free papers and SIS
  • July 16: Final program online - Abstract notification
  • September 1: Early registration deadline, Accommodation booking closes
  • Oct 10 - 13: EVER 2012 Annual Meeting
     
]]> <![CDATA[2012 Annual Congress Of Japan Clinical Ophthalmology]]> Date: Location: Kyoto, Japan]]> The 2012 Annual Congress of Japan Clinical Ophthalmology will take place October 15-28 in Kyoto, Japan.

]]> <![CDATA[ASOPRS 43rd Annual Fall Scientific Symposium]]> Date: Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United States]]> The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) convenes and sponsors two meetings each year. The society’s Fall Meeting is the premier event of the year and is open to all health care providers. The Spring Meeting is only open to members of ASOPRS, ESOPRS, or current ASOPRS Fellows-in-Training.

]]> <![CDATA[American Society Of Ocularists Annual Meeting 2012]]> Date: Location: Chicago, United States]]> American Society of Ocularists

]]>In conjunction with American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting (dates & location may change)

]]> <![CDATA[AAO Annual Meeting 2012]]> Date: Location: Chicago, United States]]> American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

]]>Dedicated to presenting recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, this outstanding four-day event offers symposia, scientific papers, instruction courses, posters, videos and the most extensive floor exhibit in ophthalmology.

]]> <![CDATA[Taiwan Ophthalmological Society And HK OS]]> Date: Location: Chinese Taipei , China]]> The Taiwan Ophthalmological Society and HK OS will take place on December 1, 2012 in Chinese Taipei.

]]> <![CDATA[First Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress (APGC 2012)]]> Date: Location: Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3 Nusa Dua 80363
Bali, Indonesia]]> APGC 2012 is the inaugural conference organized by the new Asia Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS), which was formed by the merger of three regional glaucoma associations: South East Asia Glaucoma Interest Group (SEAGIG), Asian-Oceanic Glaucoma Society (AOGS) and the Asian Angle-Closure Glaucoma Club (AACGC). APGC will now be the only regional glaucoma congress in the Asia Pacific.

]]> The APGC 2012 theme is “Mastering Glaucoma: A Roadmap to Success & Beyond.” The Congress will feature in-depth reviews, instructional courses and discussions of the latest clinical and scientific topics in glaucoma.

Tailored for ophthalmologists, eye surgeons, vision scientists and other professionals with an interest in glaucoma, the APGC 2012 will serve as a natural gathering point for both experienced and young professionals to present their research, take part in hands-on instructional courses and network.

This inaugural congress is taking place December 7-9, 2012 in Bali, Indonesia.   Bali is famous for its wide ranging arts scene and rich cultural heritage.

Abstract-Submission Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Opens:  April 17, 2012:
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: August 7, 2012

Registration Dates:

  • Online Registration Opens:  May 7, 2012
  • Early-Bird Registration Closes:  September 7, 2012
  • Regular Registration Rates:  September 8, 2012 – November 30, 2012

 

]]> <![CDATA[ The 8th International Symposium Of Ophthalmology - Hong Kong (ISO-HK)]]> Date: Location:
Hong Kong, China]]> The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK-DOVS) is organizing the 8th International Symposium of Ophthalmology – Hong Kong (ISO-HK).

]]> The 8th ISO-HK is held in conjunction with the 7th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society (APVRS) Congress, the Inaugural Congresses of the Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) and the Asia-Pacific Society of Ocular Oncology and Pathology (APSOOP), the 10th Asia-Pacific Society of Eye Genetics (APSEG) Symposium, as well as the 24th Annual Scientific Meeting Hong Kong Ophthalmological Symposium, which is jointly organized by the College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong (COHK) and the Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society (HKOS).

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Registration opens: April 3, 2012.
  • Call for submission of abstracts opens: April 3, 2012.
  • Abstract submission deadline: May 30, 2012.
]]> <![CDATA[Conference For Ophthalmic Educators, Hyderabad, India]]> Date: Location: Hyderabad, India]]> The fourth Conference for Ophthalmic Educators in Hyderabad, India, will offer short lectures and interactive, practical workshops on educational techniques.  Specific topics include new approaches to teaching adults and modern principles of education.

]]> The Conference is organized and co-sponsored by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) and the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS).

It precedes the APAO 28th Congress, which will be held in Hyderabad, India January 17 - 20, 2013.

Registration for the fourth Conference for Ophthalmic Educators has not yet opened. 

Those who wish to receive messages from the ICO about this Conference and other education-related resources and events may write to educators@icoph.org.

]]> <![CDATA[2013 APAO Meeting]]> Date: Location:
New Dehli, India]]> The 2013 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) annual Congress will offer a variety of scientific programs, tours, exhibitions, social events and sponsor events. It will be held in Hyderabad, India.

]]> <![CDATA[International Symposium On Ocular Pharmacology And Therapeutics (ISOPT) ]]> Date: Location: 17 Boulevard Saint Jacques
Paris, France]]> The International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ISOPT) includes scientific sessions on Retina, Basic Science, Inflammation & Infection, Glaucoma, External Eye Diseases and Drug Development. The symposium also offers a platform for informal communication with experts in drug development.

]]>Specific topics include Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Therapy of Neovascularization, Gene Therapy, Conventional & Potential Glaucoma Therapy, Dry Eye Treatment Innovations, Anterior Segment Imaging, Drug Delivery and Nano Technology.

Abstracts submitted after December 4th, 2012 may be considered for presentation, but will not be included in the program book.

Advance registration is available until February 28, 2013, after which onsite registration will be available.

]]> <![CDATA[6th International Conference On Ocular Infections (ICOI) ]]> Date: Location:
Santa Monica, California, United States]]> The International Conference on Ocular Infections (ICOI) 2013 program will offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exchange of state-of-the-art ocular research, challenges, education and techniques with the goal of uniting and advancing the treatment of ocular infections internationally.

]]> The Conference topics will cover the latest research and information on surgical and sterilization techniques, microbiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, drug delivery, external infections, antimicrobial resistance and ocular imaging for real-time diagnosis.

Abstract-Submission Deadline:  December 2, 2012

]]> <![CDATA[2013 ASCRS/ASOA Symposium And Congress]]> Date: Location: San Francisco, California, United States]]> The 2013 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) / American Society of Ophthalmic Adminstrators (ASOA) Symposium and Congress will take place April 19-23, 2013 in San Francisco, CA.

]]> <![CDATA[ARVO Annual Meeting 2013]]> Date: Location: Seattle, United States]]> The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

]]> <![CDATA[SOE 2013 Congress]]> Date: Location: Worldwide]]> The European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) 2013 Congress will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sign up to receive updates on this Congress by visiting soe2013.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Pan American (PAAO) Congress 2013 ]]> Date: Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil]]> The Pan American (PAAO) Congress 2013 will take place in Rio De Janeiro.

]]>Current APAO 2013 information: www.paao.org/index.php?component=com_articles&id_art=47

]]> <![CDATA[EVER 2013 Congress ]]> Date: Location: Nice, France]]> The European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) 2013 Congress.

]]> <![CDATA[AAO Annual Meeting 2013]]> Date: Location: New Orleans, United States]]> American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

]]>Dedicated to presenting recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, this outstanding four-day event offers symposia, scientific papers, instruction courses, posters, videos and the most extensive floor exhibit in ophthalmology.

]]> <![CDATA[World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2014]]> Date: Location:
Tokyo, Japan]]> Hosted by the Japanese Ophthalmological Society, WOC 2014 will be April 2-6 in Tokyo.

]]>Preliminary information is available at www.woc2014.org, and you can register to receive updates. Please mark your calendar for WOC 2014, April 2-6 (cherry blossom season) at the Tokyo International Forum.

]]> <![CDATA[2014 Annual Symposium And Congress Of The American Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)]]> Date: Location: Boston, Massachusetts, Worldwide]]> Please see the ASCRS Web site for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[EVER 2014 Congress]]> Date: Location: Nice, France]]> European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) 2014 Congress.

]]> <![CDATA[AAO Annual Meeting 2014]]> Date: Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United States]]> American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

]]>Dedicated to presenting recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, this outstanding four-day event offers symposia, scientific papers, instruction courses, posters, videos and the most extensive floor exhibit in ophthalmology.

]]> <![CDATA[ISA Meeting]]> Date: Location:
Kyoto, Japan]]> The next meeting of the International Strabismological Association (ISA) will be held December 1-4, 2014 in Kyoto, Japan at the Kyoto International Conference Center (KICC).

]]> <![CDATA[World Cornea Congress VII (WCCVII) ]]> Date: Location: San Diego, California, United States]]> The World Cornea Congresses highlight the international corneal community's endeavors in clinical and research areas. It is held every five years and is sponsored by The Cornea Society. The next three-day meeting will include both invited speakers and a call for papers, as well as a poster session each day and an exhibit hall.

]]>The most recent meeting, World Cornea Congress VI, was held in Boston, MA in 2010 under the leadership of Drs. Edward Holland and Mark Mannis. The WCCVI broke attendance records and was one of the largest subspecialty meetings held in 2010.

Sign up for Congress updates here: corneasociety.com/meetings-updates.cfm

The Congress will immediately precede the The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) Symposium and Congress.

 

]]> <![CDATA[EVER 2015 Congress]]> Date: Location: Nice, France]]> European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) 2015 Congress.

]]> <![CDATA[AAO 2015 Annual Meeting]]> Date: Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States]]> See the American Acedemy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Web site for more information: www.aao.org/meetings/annual_meeting/future.cfm

]]> <![CDATA[World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2016]]> Date: Location: Guadalajara, Mexico]]> Hosted by the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology, the WOC 2016 will be February 5-9 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

]]> <![CDATA[EVER 2016 Congress ]]> Date: Location: Worldwide]]> The European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) 2016 Congress

]]> <![CDATA[AAO Annual Meeting 2016]]> Date: Location: Chicago, United States]]> American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

]]> <![CDATA[AAO Annual Meeting 2017]]> Date: Location: New Orleans, United States]]> American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

]]> <![CDATA[AAO Annual Meeting 2018]]> Date: Location: Chicago, United States]]> American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

]]> <![CDATA[AAO 2019 Annual Meeting]]> Date: Location:
, CaliforniaUnited States]]> See the American Acedemy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Web site for more information: www.aao.org/meetings/annual_meeting/future.cfm

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