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APAO welcomes new member societies
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Last month we featured the Ophthalmological Society, Myanmar Medical Association, recently renamed as the Myanmar Ophthalmological Society, in OSN APAO Edition. In this issue, we continue our introduction to the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology’s new member societies with the Lao Ophthalmological Society.
With a total of 27 member ophthalmologists, Lao Ophthalmological Society (LOS) has joined APAO as an Associate Member Society. Currently, Prof. Vithoune Visonnavong is the president of LOS. Dr. Khamphoua Southisombath serves as vice president and Dr. Phetsamone Indara as secretary. Together they provided the following introduction to LOS.
“Established in 1990, the National Ophthalmology Centre is a renowned leading institution in Laos. We intend to move forward from the tertiary level of eye care to become an excellent center of eye care in the future. We place emphasis on public relations and promote health initiatives among citizens, as well as providing training for residents and ophthalmic nurses and teaching medical students from the University of Medical Sciences.
“LOS was established in 2006. LOS is a member of the Asian Ophthalmology Society and is also a member of the International Council of Ophthalmology. We are grateful for the opportunity to join APAO and look forward to successful collaboration and solidarity in the future.”
Our profiles of new APAO member societies will continue in next month’s issue. For more information about APAO membership, please visit http://www.apaophth.org/members/.
APAO 2018 Congress hotel reservations
Co-hosted by the Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society and the College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong, the APAO 2018 Congress in Hong Kong will be held from Feb. 8 to 11, 2018, at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Directly connected to the convention center are the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel, the official hotels of the 33rd APAO Congress. Additional hotels near the venue, which suit a range of budgets and preferences, have also been arranged.
Hotel reservations are now open for all paid delegates to the APAO Congress. Please contact the APAO Secretariat Office at accommodation@apaophth.org for group bookings of five or more.
For more information, including a list of hotels with room details and rates, please visit http://2018.apaophth.org/hotel-reservation/.
Inaugural APSPOS Congress in Hong Kong
The inaugural congress of the Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) will be co-organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, in conjunction with the 1st Hong Kong Paediatric Ophthalmology Congress, from Oct. 11 to 12 in Hong Kong.
Advance registration for the inaugural APSPOS Congress will end Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8), after which standard registration rates will be in effect.
Please note that the online registration system for the APSPOS 2017 Congress will close on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Delegates who fail to register by this date must register for the Congress on site at Hong Kong Eye Hospital.
Additionally, the deadline to reserve hotel rooms for the inaugural APSPOS Congress is fast approaching on Friday, Sept. 15. For more information, please visit http://2017.apspos.org/hotel-reservation/.
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Gala Dinner at the inaugural APSPOS Congress will feature an exciting lineup of memorable and educational events. It will be a perfect opportunity for delegates to meet new colleagues and renew old friendships.
Highlights of the evening include the presentation “Hong Kong Children’s Hospital: From Infrastructure to Clinical Service” by Dr. Tsz Leung Lee, special guest of honor, who serves as chief executive of the new Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, which is scheduled to begin operation in 2018. Dr. Lee is a pediatrician with a special interest in pediatric rheumatology.
The Gala Dinner will also feature award presentations, including the following three prestigious APSPOS awards and their recipients: APSPOS Asia-Pacific Award, Prof. Kanxing Zhao; APSPOS International Award, Dr. Marilyn Miller; and APSPOS Young Investigator Award, Dr. Jason Yam. Additionally, the APSPOS 2017 travel grants will be presented during the Gala Dinner.
Purchase tickets to the Gala Dinner today using the APSPOS 2017 Congress system. Only delegates who have registered and paid for the inaugural APSPOS Congress may purchase tickets in advance. For more details, please visit http://2017.apspos.org/social-program/.