There will be two symposia covering a variety of topics ranging from the epidemiology and ocular features of HIV, medical and surgical management of CMV retinitis.

There will be another symposium on challenging clinical cases (List of Chairs of Scientific Sessions).

There will be three symposia covering a variety of topics ranging from the use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. To improve patient care to evidence based management of retinal diseases and glaucoma.

These symposia will certainly give you a new perspective in the latest development of evidence based practice in ophthalmology.

Recently developed pharmacological treatments for posterior segment diseases have had a significant impact on patient care. Despite and perhaps because of the success of these important new effective therapies, many new drugs are in development for a wide array of retinal diseases. Additionally, new forms of drug delivery to the posterior segment are being developed to minimize the need for repeated intraocular injections, the current standard of care.

Timely topics such as telemedicine, fund-raising, rehabilitation, resident training and a variety of novel surgical techniques will also be discussed.  Join us in Hong Kong for one of WOC 2008’s largest and most international programs.

Trade Exhibition Preview

The trade exhibition will be held in conjunction with the 5-day scientific program in Hall 5 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from June 28 to July 2, 2008.

As a leading ophthalmology event in 2008, WOC attracts 150 renowned companies from 16 countries around the world to showcase their latest products in the state-of-the-art exhibition venue that measures 8,917 square metres. Delegates will be able to stroll the exhibition halls on different symposium levels, with ease and at their own leisure.

To facilitate easy access for the visitors, exhibitors will be displaying their products in different exhibition zones according to their areas of ophthalmologic expertise, including equipment, instruments, implants, lasers, drugs, publications, etc, while representatives of medical associations will also have booths set up in the designated area.

In addition to exhibition booths, the exhibition hall also features the Posters Area - a great one-stop information center for delegates to keep abreast of the latest academic and industry information.

The participation of business companies in the exhibition has been overwhelming. All exhibition booths have been sold out in early November 2007. WOC 2008 has been unprecedentedly granted support from 13 package sponsors, including 3 Diamond Sponsors, 3 Platinum Sponsors and 7 Gold Sponsors, occupying a total of 1,900sqm of exhibition booths to be adorned with cutting-edge design.