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C A K E M A G A ZIN E ’ S D A ILY CO N GR E S S N E W S O N T H E A N T E R IO R S E G M E N T
WGC Day 4
ophthalmologists 05 Russian shed light on glaucoma challenges in post-Soviet republics.
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Cherry Blossoms, Conference Finale and the Fourth of July
Experts from Iran shared pearls in optimizing outcomes of glaucoma surgery.
by Andrew Sweeney
beyond 11 Glaucoma borders literally ... when complications arise, surgeons have no choice but to come to the rescue.
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cultural pull to this day. The beautiful but brief experience of the cherry blossom was held up as a metaphor for the life of the warrior, glorious yet brief, falling away from life as petals fall from the tree. A poignant reminder that nothing in life, no matter how great or wonderful, lasts forever.
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apanese culture is well known for its appreciation of the cherry blossom … when the eponymous tree lets loose its flowery petals — and indeed the season is one of the busiest periods in Japan. Thousands travel to the country to witness the blossoming and many more locals travel domestically to view the staggered blooms. You can find this phenomenon in dozens of examples of indigenous art, as well as in prose and poetry. Indeed, the cherry blossom was traditionally associated with the ancient Samurai class: fearless warriors who made up a small percentage of feudal Japanese society, but nonetheless continue to exercise remarkable
And so like the cherry blossom tree, we come to the last day of the World Glaucoma e-Congress (WGC 2021) — and while the flowery analogy might be a little gushy, the Media MICE team has thoroughly enjoyed this conference and we’re sad to see it go. Despite the huge difference in time zones managed by organizers, the high production values and detailed content of the various symposiums are to be commended. We will, of course, be happy to return to sleep at more reasonable hours (and not miss the remaining Euro 2020 games or celebrate the 4th of July) but what are sleep,
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