Consultants from Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai together with colleagues from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London will present a series of scientific papers when Abu Dhabi hosts the World Ophthalmology Congress 2012 (WOC2012) for the first time in the Middle East, later this month (February 16-20).
More than 10 expert specialists from the world’s oldest eye hospital and its first overseas branch will present papers covering advances in screening, diagnosis, surgical techniques and the latest treatments for a wide range of eye related medical problems, including the serious complications associated with diabetes. They will join more than 2,000 speakers at WOC2012 who will lead more than 500 scientific sessions.
Dr Chris Canning, Medical Director at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, will lead the Moorfields consultant team at WOC2012 and will also deliver two papers at the scientific conference – on the role of digital enhancement of retinal photographs for screening diabetic retinopathy, and on the use of medicines in treating blood vessel disease in the retina.
“It is an enormous honour for all eye specialists in the United Arab Emirates for the World Ophthalmology Congress 2012 to be held in Abu Dhabi and a privilege for Moorfields to participate through expert speakers from the London hospital and Dubai branch,” said Dr Canning.
“Many of our speakers are world leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege for us to be able to bring this extensive professional knowledge to a global professional audience at WOC2012.”
WOC2012 will present the latest in scientific practice, and exhibits of new ophthalmic drugs and equipment, with attendees and representatives from countries throughout the world. WOC 2012 will offer thousands of international experts.
Originating in 1857, the World Ophthalmology Congress is convened every second year to bring the world’s ophthalmologists together to meet, learn, and advance the science and progress of ophthalmology. It offers a unique platform and the opportunity to meet with and network with an international audience and gain insight into the latest product information and trends.