Almost 4000 people involved in eye health and eye care from 67 countries will converge on Sydney in March for one of the biggest eye-health conferences ever held in Australia.
The Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from 20-24 March.
"We will be welcoming ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, other allied eye-health professionals and ophthalmic industry representatives," said Congress President, A/Prof Ivan Goldberg AM.
"The focus has spread beyond the Asia-Pacific region, making this a truly international event," he added.
The APAO Sydney Congress will put the spotlight on the full spectrum of eye disease and vision problems, offering something to everyone working in eye care.
Prof Charles McGhee, Chairman of the Congress Scientific Program Committee said some 700 speakers and more than 2000 presentations will provide a comprehensive and robust scientific program.
"From contact lens and external eye, refractive surgery, to contemporary cataract surgery and the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and retinal diseases, every aspect of eye care will be covered," he added.
"Particular focus will be placed on age-related macular degeneration and the burden it poses on the aging population in Australasia and elsewhere.
"With four, 90-minute, sessions per day and each session comprising between 12-20 symposia and courses, every delegate will be absolutely spoiled for choice in updating their clinical needs."
The invited speakers include outstanding international names in ophthalmology, optometry, visual sciences, and blindness prevention. This will ensure cutting-edge courses and symposia on diagnosis, treatment and therapeutics.
A large clinical and applied laboratory research section will also run parallel to the clinical sessions for those who wish to see into the future of eye health.
"This will be a once-in-a-decade opportunity when the 'who’s who' in their respective fields will educate, enlighten and entertain," said A/Prof Goldberg.
