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November 22-24, 2019
Shanghai, China
The Official Conference News of APVRS 2019
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Don't miss the important retinal
imaging sessions throughout the congress!
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Discover and enjoy Shanghai while you're here...we have a few suggestions...
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APVRS 2019 Welcomes Congress Delegates to by Joanna Lee
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hat better place to gain ‘pearls’ for ophthalmic practice than the ‘Pearl of the Orient’? Welcome to Shanghai – and the 13th AsiaPacific Vitreo-retina Society Congress (APVRS 2019), featuring the latest back-of-the-eye updates, presented by world-renowned speakers and practitioners from Asia-Pacific and the world. According to APVRS Scientific Program Committee Chair Prof. Dr. Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, this year witnesses the attendance of the highest number of leading retinal specialists from around the world, in all APVRS congresses ever. Helmed by Congress Presidents Prof. Xun Xu and Prof. Xiaoxin Li, the organizing committee has put together a stellar line-up of programs with the latest updates and scientific advancements in ophthalmology. Moreover, more than 600 abstracts have been submitted for free paper and poster presentations. One such session is “Mystery Cases” in macular, non-macular and retinal surgery. In addition, there are numerous sessions presenting the latest research and data on a variety of topics like AMD, PCV, uveitis, intraocular tumors, diabetic retinopathy, advanced retinal imaging, pediatric retina and central serous chorioretinopathy, as
well as discussions on surgical complications. Plus, don’t miss out on the latest artificial intelligence (AI) research and developments concerning retinal disease and treatment. The invited sessions are also quite unique this year, in the way that there are many interesting case-based medical and surgical symposia for the audience can enjoy, – Prof. Ruamviboonsuk Cont. on Page 3 >>
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