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Editorial Board: Hunter Yuen (Editor-in-Chief); Robert Lam; Srinivas Rao; Ursula Wong
Advisory Panel: Rubens Belfort Jr.; William Felch; Simon Ko; Dennis Lam; Stephen Ryan; Bruce Spivey; Yasuo Tano; Jialiang Zhao
In this issue
I. Scientific Program Highlights

Microbiology & Tropical Diseases

International Coordinator:
Local Coordinator:
Eddie Alfonso, MD
Nai-man Lam, FRCS
 
- There will be two symposia in Microbiology & Tropical Diseases. The first symposium will be an update on the current diagnosis and treatment of ocular infections. The audience will be presented with the most up-to-date information that will assist them in managing these problems. Topics include: "Parasitic Keratitis," "Viral Keratitis," "Conjunctivitis," "Fungal Keratitis," "Bacterial Keratitis," and "Blepharitis." (List of Chairs of Scientific Sessions).
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The second symposium will cover current controversies in ocular infections. These include: "Prophylaxis for endophthalmitis," "Treatment of Keratitis after Refractive Surgery," "Contact Lens Keratitis," "Keratoplasty Timing in Infections," "Endoscopy for Dacryocystitis" and "Confocal Microscopy".

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The course on Tropical Eye Diseases will present an update on the current diagnosis and management of Ocular TB, Congenital & Acquired Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Ocular Schistomomiasis and Ocular leptospirasis. Specific topics on Ocular manifestations in Amazon (Onchocerciasis, Lepra, Trachoma and Malaria) and Fungal Infection in Southern Taiwan will also be discussed.
- All the invited speakers are internationally renowned experts in their areas.
Strabismus
International Coordinators:
Local Coordinator:
Eugene Helveston, MD
Anthony Murray, MD
Christopher Yu, FRCOphth
(in alphabetical order)
  
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 Experts in the diagnosis and management of strabismus will present original material during seminars, panels, and workshops at the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008.
- These presentations will be offered by 30 speakers from 17 different countries making this one of the most diverse as well as comprehensive offerings ever presented on the subject. Sessions will be chaired and co-chaired by world authorities, both local and international.(List of Chairs of Scientific Session)
- The information imparted during the 9 sessions will be on a variety of topics, ranging from the management of complicated strabismus, to the latest techniques in amblyopia care, as well as the utilisation of telemedicine to deal with strabismus in the developing world.
- Participation in these sessions will provide an important insight into the most up-to-date thinking in the area of strabismus.


Teleophthalmology and Computers
International Coordinators:
Local Coordinator:
Jorge Valdez, MD
Alexander Walsh, MD
Dylan Chan, FRCS
(in alphabetical order)
  
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Information technology has the potential to impact the practice of ophthalmology in a big way. Today doctors from next door to half way around the world can expand their reach by sharing detailed information for patient care and teaching.
- At the forthcoming WOC meeting, panels, seminars, and workshops will describe the latest in screening techniques, methods for on-line teaching, and programs offering expert consultation at no cost to doctors in the developing world. (List of Chairs of Scientific Sessions)
- Doctors at any stage of their professional life will be made aware of the importance of information technology with messages delivered by experts from all parts of the world.

* Special thanks to Dr. Eugene Halveston for his contribution on the program.

List of Chairs of Scientific Sessions
(Microbiology & Tropical Diseases)

 
(in alphabetical order)
#
 Type Topic Co-Sponsoring Society
Chairs

1
Symposium
 Update on Clinical Infections  
Alfonso Eduardo
Srinivas Rao
Xuguang Sun

2
Symposium
 Controversies in Ocular Infections  
Cheng-Hsien Chen
Nai Man Lam
Terence O'Brien

3

Course

 Tropical Eye Diseases  
Dra. Lourdes Arellanes
Jyotirmay Biswas
Wico W. Lai


List of Chairs of Scientific Sessions
(Strabismus)

 
(in alphabetical order)
#
 Type Topic Co-Sponsoring Society
Chairs

1
Symposium
 Amblyopia  
Jan-Tjeerd de Faber
Michael X. Repka
Christopher B.O. Yu

2
Symposium
 Infantile (Congenital) Esotropia  
Dorothy S.P. Fan
Frank J. Martin

3
Symposium
 The Benefits of Strabismus Surgery in Adults  
Joan S.K. Ng
Seyhan B. Ozkan

4
Symposium
 Transposition Surgery  
Arthur I. Rosenbaum
Chun-Yu Wong

5
Symposium
 Exotropia  
David S.I. Taylor
Christopher B.O. Yu
6
Course
 Evaluation of the Strabismus Patient  
Andrea Molinari
Miho Sato
7
Panel
 Oblique Muscle Surgery  
Eugene M. Helveston
Miho Sato
8
Panel
 Difficult Strabismus Problems Workshop  
Anthony D.N. Murray
Ai-Hou Wang
9
Panel
 Strabismus Surgery Techniques  
Sonal Farzavandi
Kenneth W. Wright


List of Chairs of Scientific Sessions
(Teleophthalmology & Computers)

 
(in alphabetical order)
#
 Type Topic Co-Sponsoring Society
Chairs

1
Symposium
 Teleophthalmology  

Jorge Valdez
Kanagasingam Yogesan

2
Symposium
 Telemedicine Consultation  
Dylan Chan
Daniela Cioplean
Eugene Helveston

3
Symposium
 Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening  
Helen Li
Alexander Walsh
Liang Xu

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II. Optional Tours and Spouse Programs

Apart from the scientific program, a number of social activities have been organized. Space is limited, please book as soon as possible. For details, please click HERE.

Daily Hong Kong Tours
At Lantau Island, you will see the quaint fishing village - Tai O, where the houses are on stilts; you will also find the World's tallest outdoor bronze seated Buddha statue at the Po Lin Monastery.

At Happy Valley or Shatin, you can also participate in the Hong Kong entertainment - Horse Racing, to feel the on-site exciting atmosphere.

Macau Tour
Just one hour by ferry from Hong Kong, Macau is a place with the blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage embraced in arrays of modernized architecture.

Pre or Post Tours to China
Don't miss the chance to visit the nearby mainland cities, e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Xian etc. on your way to WOC 2008, both 4 days/ 3 nights and 6 days/ 5 nights packages are available.

Spouse Programs
Morning Tai Chi Class - Tai Chi is a traditional exercise developed from ancient Chinese martial art that combines thought and action.

Chinese cooking classes followed by Chinese Opera Performance - Cantonese opera is a highly respected art form that blends Chinese legend, music and drama into an exciting performance style.

The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware - a collection, study and display of tea ware.

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III. Hong Kong Delights

Sightseeing in Hong Kong

The Peak Tram and Peak Tower
Dating back to 1888, The Peak Tram is a steep funicular railway that allows passengers to enjoy the panoramic views of Hong Kong. At the top, the Peak Tower is an attraction itself, with fun shopping, dining and entertainment.
http://www.thepeak.com.hk/full/en/index.php

Hong Kong Park
Overlooked by the towers of Pacific Place and Admiralty on one side and Central on the other, the park features a hot house, tai chi garden, waterfall and Museum of Tea Ware. Admission is free.
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkp/en/index.php

Wong Tai Sin Temple and Chi Lin Nunnery
The Taoist temple dedicated to Wong Tai Sin is a hotspot for locals and tourists
( http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/popular/ta_popu_wong.jhtml ). This temple is easily assessable by the MTR (Hong Kong subway). Located just 15 minutes walk from the Diamond Hill MTR, the Chi Lin Nunnery proudly stands as the largest building in the world to be constructed without nails (http://www.chilin.org).

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Home to eight endangered species, the city zoo successfully breeds rare birds and orangutans. Established in 1864, the park retains all the Victorian accents from that era and is an idyllic spot in the middle of the city. Admission is free.
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkzbg/en/index.php

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