APVRSSHOWDAILY December 8-10, 2016
Bangkok, Thailand
The Official Conference News of APVRS 2016
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Clinical pearls abound at the rapid fire session on surgical retina. Be sure not to miss it!
10th APVRS Congress Welcomes Prof. Xiaoxin Li is delivering the APVRS
Yasuo Tano Lecture
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at today’s opening ceremony While at APVRS, start your amazing Thailand adventure...
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Vitreoretinal Specialists in Bangkok by Ruchi Mahajan Ranga
W
ith the accelerated progress in the field of vitreoretinal treatments, the 10th Asia Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society Congress (APVRS 2016) at the Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld, Thailand, is all set to provide interesting opportunities for scientific exchange and advancement. Held in conjunction with the 38th Annual Meeting of Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT), APVRS continues to reach new heights by enabling the ophthalmologists from across the globe to meet and network. Since its inception in 2006, APVRS continues to nurture its mission to assist in the development of the vitreoretinal subspeciality in the Asia Pacific region. The congress offers a perfect platform for integration of skills and knowledge of vitreoretinal specialists and to promote eye care information about vitreoretinal diseases and related issues to the general public. This year the event brings together over 200 invited regional and international speakers sourced from more than 20 countries, addressing a range of current challenges and leading practices.
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Grants and Awards As year 2016 marks the completion of first decade for APVRS, Congress President, Dr. Paisan Ruamviboonsuk welcomes the delegates on behalf of the organizing committee.
“The 10th Congress in 2016 is destined to begin our next decade with further opportunities for scientific exchange and scientific advancement,” Dr. Ruamviboonsuk said. “I appreciate your kind contribution that ensures the success of the Congress.” In an effort to lend a helping hand to young ophthalmologists, APVRS offers partial travel support to deserving candidates under APVRS Tano Travel Grant. The Grant is targeted to help the young ophthalmologists in the Asia-Pacific region by offering them with an initiative to further advance their training and education. The Special Lectures at the APVRS 2016 Congress include the APVRS Tano Lecture by Prof. Xiaoxin Li, the APVRS Ian Constable Lecture by Dr. Jay Chhablani, and the Rutnin Lecture by Dr. R.V. Paul Chan. Cont. on Page 4 >>
PhotooftheDay Matt Young, publisher of the APVRS Show Daily, demonstrates the refractive capability of the AT LISA tri toric 939MP lens at the Zeiss booth.
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