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February 2019 | 7th Issue
Are you get ready to the APAO 2019 Congress? |
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In this Issue |
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Opening Ceremony and APAO Named Award Lectures |
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The Opening Ceremony of the 34th APAO Congress is scheduled for
16:30 on Wednesday, March 6, in Plenary Hall 2. In addition to
speeches from Guests of Honor and a special performance, APAO honors
individuals for their exemplary leadership and significant
contributions in advancing ophthalmology at the prestigious named
award lectures during the annual Congress.
This year, four illustrious ophthalmologists are recognized for
their outstanding efforts in the field. The winners and their
respective Awards are as follows: |
APAO Jose Rizal Medal
Prof Tien-Yin WONG
(Singapore) |
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APAO ICO Mark Tso
Golden Apple Award
Prof Ke YAO
(China) | |
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APAO Holmes Lecture
Prof Nila MOELOEK
(Indonesia) |
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APAO Nakajima Award
Dr Jason YAM
(Hong Kong) | |
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Each Awardee will present their Named Award Lecture at the 34th APAO
Congress: |
Award Lecture |
Award Lecturer |
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Venue |
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APAO ICO Mark Tso Golden Apple Award |
Prof Ke YAO |
March 6, 2019 |
09:00-10:30 |
Plenary Hall 2 |
Cataract Surgery in China: Femtosecond Laser-Assisted
Cataract Surgery (FLACS) | |
Jose Rizal Medal |
Prof Tien-Yin WONG |
March 6, 2019 |
11:00-12:30 |
Plenary Hall 3 |
The War on Diabetic Retinopathy: Where are We Now? | |
APAO Nakajima Award |
Dr Jason YAM |
March 7, 2019 |
09:00-10:30 |
Meeting Room 2 |
Combating Myopia ─ From Epidemiology to Clinical
Interventions | |
APAO Holmes Lecture |
Prof Nila MOELOEK |
March 7, 2019 |
11:00-12:30 |
Lotus Room |
Tumor of the Eye in Indonesia | | |
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Program Highlights |
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Glaucoma Wetlab Courses 
What's a better way to learn than through hands-on experience, and
having renowned experts instructing you by your side?
Come join us at our Wetlab courses! Seats are limited, reserve your
place at
http://congress.apaophth.org/#wetLab/list before it’s too late.
(A deposit charge applies but you will get fully refunded after
attending the courses)
APVRS – AAPPO Joint Session:
Meeting the World Celebrities & Eye Masters
Mar 7 (Thu), 16:30 – 17:30 (Auditorium)
Moderated by Profs Neil Bressler and Dennis Lam, the APVRS
(Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society) – AAPPO (Academy of
Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology) joint session is aimed at
giving young ophthalmologists opportunities to interact and learn
from outstanding leaders in the field. 
6 eye masters including Profs David Chang, Sonal Farzavandi, Suber
Huang, Richard Parrish II, Marie-José Tassignon and Ningli Wang will
share their personal experience, tips, advice and aspiration. Profs
Neil Bressler and Dennis Lam will also ask them insightful
questions, and invite them to share their thoughts and comments on
views of world celebrities. | |
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On-Site Registration and Satellite Badge Printing Center at
Marriot Marquis Bangkok Queen’s Park |
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On-site registration for the 34th APAO Congress in
Bangkok will be available at Hall A of the Queen Sirikit
National Convention Center (QSNCC). The opening hours of the
Registration and Information Desks are shown below, |
Date |
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Mar 5, 2019 (Tue) |
16:00 – 18:00 | |
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Mar 6, 2019 (Wed) |
07:30 – 18:00 | |
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Mar 7, 2019 (Thu) |
07:30 – 18:00 | |
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Mar 8, 2019 (Fri) |
07:30 – 18:00 | |
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Mar 9, 2019 (Sat) |
07:30 – 12:30 |
Satellite Badge Printing Center
Satellite Badge Printing will also be available at the lobby of the
Marriott Marquis Bangkok Queen’s Park. Only delegates who have
settled their registration fees will be able to print their badges
at this Center: |
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Mar 5, 2019 (Tue) |
16:00 – 18:00 | |
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Mar 6, 2019 (Wed) |
07:30 – 12:00 | | |
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Important Congress Information |
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Delegates may now download the PDF version of the final program book and
exhibitor directory for the APAO 2019 Congress on the
Congress Website.
Don’t forget to take a look at our
Congress Information, which contains essential details including a
map of the Congress venue, transportation options, an office/room
directory, social program schedules, and much more. |  | | |
This useful guide will enable all delegates to be well-prepared and
well-informed about the APAO 2019. | |
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APAO 2019 Charity Run: Run for Sight! Run for Life! |
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Event Date: Mar 8 (Fri), 06:00-08:00
The 4th APAO Charity Run will be held at the beautiful
Benchakitti Park adjacent to QSNCC. It covers a 5.4 km route around
a beautiful lake. Funds raised will support the relief efforts for
the massive destruction caused by the 7.5-magnitude earthquake in
Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province through the Indonesian
Ophthalmologists Association, as well as to improve the overall
environment and hygiene at the Thammasakon Hatyai School for the
Blind in Thailand.
For more details, please visit
http://2019.apaophth.org/charity-run/. 
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New Interactive Feature of APAO Congress Mobile App |
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Make sure to download the APAO Congress Mobile app to enjoy its
interactive features at the APAO 2019 scientific sessions!
(supports both ios and android devices)
Besides the live audience polling feature, delegates could also
submit their questions via the app in real-time, and read other
questions that have been submitted during the sessions. Session
chairs will be keeping track of the questions, and select the most
important ones to the audience for discussions.
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Social Events for Young Ophthalmologists |
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YO Social Muay Thai & Thai Dessert Cooking Class
Date: Friday, March 8
Venue: Young Ophthalmologists’ Lounge, QSNCC
Time: 18:00-19:00
Reservation required
(For Young Ophthalmologists only) |
YO Networking
Date: Friday, March 8
Venue: Lake n’ Park Restaurant,
QSNCC
Time: 19:00-21:00
Reservation required
(For Young Ophthalmologists only) |
For details of the above events and more YO activities at APAO 2019,
please visit:
http://2019.apaophth.org/yo-activities-at-apao-2019/. 
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Recommended Tours in Bangkok |
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For delegates who are interested in getting to know more about local
food, culture and history of Thailand, don’t forget to check out the
tours organized by
Prof. Thanes Wongyannava, a Professor of Political Science and
the experts of Sociology and Hospitality from Thammasat and
Chulalongkorn University. -
Portuguese Dinner Experience -
Go Back in Time and “Explore Khlong Bangkok Noi with Experts” -
Thai Cooking with Experts -
Learning Thai Folk Handicraft with Locals
Please click
HERE for more information of the tours, or contact Ms. Pornticha
Wongyannava at
pornticha@tirjourney.com. 
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APAO Secretariat |
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APAO Headquarters
c/o APAO Office, State Key Laboratory (Ophthalmology)
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University
1/F, No. 7 Jinsui Road,
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
APAO Secretariat (Hong Kong Office)
c/o Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
4/F, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, 147K Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3943-5827
Fax: (852) 2715-9490
E-mail:
secretariat@apaophth.org
Website:
http://2019.apaophth.org/
Website:
http://www.apaophth.org/
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