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We look forward to welcoming each one of you to Sydney!

The information below will assist you as you make your final plans for APAO Sydney.

Register on Sunday afternoon and join us for the Opening Ceremony which commences at 1800hrs in Bayside Auditorium of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Please be seated by 1545hrs.
 
 
When to register

The APAO Sydney 2011 Congress Registration Desk will be located on Parkside Promenade of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. We advise all delegates to arrive for registration from 1500hrs onwards on Sunday afternoon to ensure your name badge and delegate materials are collected before the Opening Ceremony commences at 1800hrs.

The Registration Desk will be open at the following times during the Congress:

Sunday 20 March 1500 - 1900
Monday 21 March 0700 - 1800
Tuesday 22 March 0700 - 1800
Wednesday 23 March 0700 - 1800
Thursday 24 March 0700 - 1500
 
 
Location

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on Darling Drive, Darling Harbour.

For further directional assistance, click here.
 
 
Parking

The Exhibition Centre car park is conveniently located off Darling Drive. The car park has direct access to the venue and the many attractions and facilities available in Darling Harbour.

For further information on the Exhibition Centre car park, click here.
 
 
Speakers' Preparation Room

All speakers are asked to check into the Speakers' Preparation Room at least three (3) hours prior to their presentation. However, it is recommended speakers register at the Speakers' Preparation Room the day before their presentation. The Speakers' Preparation Room is located in Bayside Terrace on Level 2 in the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Speakers' Preparation Room will be open at the following times:

Sunday 20 March 1500 - 1900
Monday 21 March 0700 - 1800
Tuesday 22 March 0700 - 1800
Wednesday 23 March 0700 - 1800
Thursday 24 March 0700 - 1400
On-line registration has now closed.

If you would like to register, please visit the Congress Secretariat staff onsite at the Congress registration desk. To save time, please download the registration form, fill out your information and bring it with you.
The APAO Sydney 2011 Congress Program Book is available for download. Each delegate will also receive a hard copy of the program book in their Congress satchel.

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To view full articles on featured presenters, please click on their name.

To view previous program highlights, click here.

Subspecialty: Glaucoma


Prof Mingguang He (China)
  • Update of EAGLE trial
A/Prof Christopher Leung (Hong Kong)
  • In Vivo Imaging of Sick and Dying Retinal Ganglion Cells

Subspecialty: Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Prof Monte Del Monte (USA)
  • Results of a New Surgical Protocol for Partially Accommodative Esotropia
Dr Peter Martin (Australia)
  • Surgery for Congenital Ptosis
Prof David Taylor (London)
  • Choristomas and the eye

Subspecialty: Practice Managers

Dr William Ardrey (Australia)
  • The Business of Ophthalmology and Maximising Value
Dr Steve Clark (Australia)
  • Specialist Accreditation
Ms Sarah Dahlenburg (Australia)
  • Industrial Relations and Human Resources
Ms Cheryl McDonald (Australia)
  • Risk Management in Practice

Subspecialty: Prevention of Blindness

Dr Gillian Clover (New Zealand)
  • Ophthalmic Services for Diabetic Retinopathy in Island Nations of the Pacific

Subspecialty: Refractive Surgery

Prof Ronald Krueger (USA)
  • Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery
Dr Michael A Lawless (Australia)
  • Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery
Prof Michael Mrochen (Switzerland)
  • Optical Ray Tracing for Corneal Laser Surgery

Subspecialty: Retina (Surgical)

A/Prof Timothy Lai (Hong Kong)
  • Long-term Results of Photodynamic Therapy for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Xiaoxin Li (China)
  • Management of Suprachoroidal Haemorrhage
Prof Jong-Mo Seo (Korea)
  • Artificial Vision for the Blind
Update from our Diamond Sponsors


Alcon is committed to serving the world's eye care needs with a broad portfolio that includes market-leading surgical, pharmaceutical and consumer vision care products.

Alcon's products are dedicated to therapeutic areas that treat diseases and conditions of the eye such as cataracts, retinal diseases and complications, glaucoma, infection and inflammation, allergies and dry eye in patients across the globe.
 
 

Click here to view an invitation to 'Learn from an Expert'.

One of the oldest continually operating companies in the US today, our Product Portfolio includes:

Contact lenses: PureVision® and SofLens®. Contact lens care: renu® and Biotrue™.

Surgical: Crystalens, Akreos and SofPort brands of IOLs, the Stellaris and Millennium lines of phacoemulsification equipment; Storz instruments.

Pharmaceuticals: Minims® eye-drops and a wide range of products to treat eye conditions including glaucoma, eye allergies, conjunctivitis, dry eye and retinal diseases.
 
 
Update from our Gold Sponsors


For information on the main SLT symposium of APAO – click here!

Lumenis is the world leader in laser technologies for ophthalmic applications. Our company offers the widest range of products, an unparalleled product support system, the largest global installed-base of ophthalmic laser products and the largest investment in research and development in our industry.

Our products and technologies include a long list of industry gold standards, among which the first ophthalmic laser in the world; multi-wavelength laser technology; SLT; and more.

Please visit the Lumenis booth in Hall 5 to learn more of our products and services.
 
 
Sponsored Symposia

To view the APAO Sydney 2011 Sponsored Symposia program, follow the link below.
www.apaosydney2011.com/Events
 
 
Confirmed list of exhibitors and sponsors

To view the APAO Sydney 2011 confirmed list of exhibitors and sponsors, follow the link below.
www.apaosydney2011.com/Sponex
General Enquiries Sponsorship and Exhibition Enquiries
Congress Secretariat
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001

Ph: +61 (0) 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 (0) 2 9251 3552

General Enquiries:
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Congress Secretariat
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001

Ph: +61 (0) 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 (0) 2 9251 3552

Sponsorship Enquiries:
sponsorship@apaosydney2011.com
Exhibition Enquiries:
exhibition@apaosydney2011.com

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