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May 2018 | 2nd
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Return of the APAO Congress Abstract Awards
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In this Issue
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Welcome Message from APAO President
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is my great honour and
pleasure to invite you to
the 2019 Congress of the
Asia-Pacific Academy of
Ophthalmology in Bangkok,
co-hosted by the Royal
College of Ophthalmologists
of Thailand.
As the region’s
preeminent meeting for
ophthalmologists and
visual scientists, APAO
2019 will feature more
than 600 internationally
renowned speakers
presenting the latest
discoveries and ideas in
all the major ophthalmic
subspecialties. An
attendance figure of at
least 5,000 delegates is
anticipated.
The APAO Congress also
provides delegates with
an excellent occasion to
network and collaborate
with peers and friends.
Furthermore, Congress
attendees can enjoy
magnificent and historic
palaces and temples,
along with delicious
cuisine and exciting
nightlife, in Bangkok,
one of Asia’s most-loved
cities.
We very much look
forward to seeing
you at the 34th APAO
Congress in Bangkok.
It is truly an event
not to be missed!
With very best
regards,
Professor
Charles NJ
McGhee
President,
Asia-Pacific
Academy of
Ophthalmology
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Introducing the Co-Sponsor of APAO 2019
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This year, Congress
organizers are pleased to
welcome the European
Society of Ophthalmology (SOE)
as co-sponsor of the 34th Asia-Pacific
Academy of Ophthalmology
(APAO) Congress in Bangkok,
Thailand held in conjunction
with the 43rd Annual Meeting
of the Royal College of
Ophthalmologists of
Thailand.
Led by Dr. Jan Tjeerd de
Faber of the Netherlands,
SOE includes 44 national
ophthalmic societies from
around the European
continent. Established in
1956, the society now
organizes the biennial SOE
Congress in addition to
providing grants and other
educational programs such as
those for leadership
development and young
ophthalmologists.
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2nd Annual
Abstract Awards at
APAO 2019
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Back
by
popular
demand,
awards
for
outstanding
contributions
to
the
submitted
program
will
once
again
be
presented
at
APAO
2019
in
Bangkok,
as
outlined
below.
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Best Scientific Paper Awards (selected by abstract reviewers) for each of the Congress subspecialty areas
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Top Five Most Popular Posters (chosen by Congress delegates)
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Top Five Most Popular E-Posters (chosen by Congress delegates)
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Top Five Most Popular Videos (chosen by Congress delegates)
Delegates
who
wish
to
compete
for
these
prizes
are
encouraged
to
read
the
abstract
submission
guidelines
beforehand.
The
deadline
to
submit
abstracts
for
APAO
2019
is
Monday,
September
3,
2018,
at
11:59
pm
(GMT
+8).
Late
submissions
will
not
be
accepted.
Abstract submission as well as registration for the 34th APAO Congress are facilitated via the APAO Congress system at
http://congress.apaophth.org/. Early bird registration rates for APAO 2019 will remain in effect through Monday, October 15, 2018.
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International
Advisory
Board
Announced
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The International Advisory Board for the APAO 2019 Congress in Bangkok features an impressive line-up of key influencers in the field of ophthalmology. With their input, the Scientific Program of the 34th APAO Congress will be of the highest international standard.
Congress organizers would like to thank the following individuals for their invaluable participation and support.
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Calling All APAO 2019 Sponsors
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 Do you want to tell the ophthalmic community about exciting new products and innovative ideas? Would you like to support the Asia-Pacific’s premier event in ophthalmology? Then we want to hear from you!
Attracting around 5,000 delegates from approximately 70 countries each year, the APAO Congress offers a wide range of exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for companies and organizations to reach ophthalmologists from around the world. The newly updated sponsorship prospectus for APAO 2019 is now available for download on the Congress website.
The APAO Secretariat welcomes inquiries from any interested parties in the hopes of creating mutually beneficial arrangements for yet another successful APAO Congress.
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Welcome to Bangkok
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Bangkok, the capital and most populous city in the Kingdom of Thailand, is one of the most popular destinations not only in Asia but the world over. With historic roots dating back to the 15th century, the city began as a small trading post on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and later became the home of the Thai royal family.
Modern-day Bangkok has evolved into a key regional center for finance and business, including many multinational corporations. The city is also known for its vibrant arts and entertainment scene, in addition to its iconic street life and notorious red-light districts.
With delicious cuisine, intricate temple complexes and exciting local markets, Bangkok provides visitors with a truly unforgettable Southeast Asian experience. Discover more about this fantastic city during APAO 2019!
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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/
http://www.apaophth.org/
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