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Welcome Message from MSO President
Issue 9 -
January 2023
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
After a long hiatus, on behalf
of the Malaysian Society of
Ophthalmology (MSO), we look
forward to warmly welcoming you
in-person once again, to the
splendid capital of Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur, for the 38th
Asia-Pacific Academy of
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The MSO is constantly
finding new ways of promoting continuous medical
education and professional development and we are
certain this forum will be an invaluable one for us all
across the region.
This collaborative
effort also allows local and international
ophthalmologists to share, update and exchange
expertise, further enhancing friendships and networking,
hence the apt theme of “Reconnect and Collaborate”. With
the recent challenges and developments in the field,
there will be much to share and discuss. This forum is
also an important one to share ideas of how we can best
advocate for our patients and improve ocular health in
our communities. With so many excellent speakers and
representatives from the APAO council, AAO, ICO and NEI,
I am certain we will all have a veritable feast of
knowledge.
Finally, I would like
to thank all speakers and attendees for their
involvement without who there will not be a conference
and hearty congratulations to the local organising
committee, ably led by Dr Kenneth Fong and Prof Liza
Sharmini for organizing a fantastic conference as
always.
With warmest regards,
Dr Manoharan
Shunmugam
President, Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology
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The 38th
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia (Feb 23-26, 2023) has been
accredited by the European Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 17
European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical
specialist should claim only those hours of credit that
he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Breakdown of ECMEC®s
per day:
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23.02.2023 - 4.00
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24.02.2023 - 4.00
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25.02.2023 - 6.00
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26.02.2023 - 3.00
Each participant can
only receive the number of credits he/ she is entitled
to according to his/ her actual participation at the
event once he/ she has completed the feedback form. |
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APAO-AAO Joint Session: Pediatric Retina
(session details
here)
APAO-AAO-NEI Joint Symposium: Strategic Priorities
and Opportunities for Collaboration With the
Asia-Pacific Community (session
details
here)
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The National Eye
Institute (NEI) directs and funds vision research in
the United States and around the world, based on the
mission of eliminating vision loss and improving
quality of life. The goal of this symposium is to
explore potential collaborative projects involving
the APAO, AAO, and NEI communities in three priority
areas: myopia, data science, and artificial
intelligence.
APAO-AAO Joint Symposium: Glaucoma (session
details
here)
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This joint
APAO-AAO symposium promises to be an exciting
session of “East meets West.” Eminent speakers from
both sides of the Pacific will discuss and debate
similarities and differences between epidemiology,
surgical outcomes of tubes and trabeculectomy, and
effectiveness of glaucoma screening, in Asia and
America.
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Registration for the
APAO 2023 Fundraising Run opens on Jan 9.
Theme: We Are Back!
Concept from Olympic Torch
Relays: “Run” is to transmit a message of determination
to promote the science and art of ophthalmology among
all nations in the region.
Categories:
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3km challenge at KLCC
Park, Feb 22-25
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Longest distance/Run
to KL: Participants can start run at their own
countries and accumulate their distance (minimum
3km), Jan 25 to Feb 25
For details, please click here. |
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Congrats to
all the recipients of
APAO Prof
Yasuo Tano,
APAO 60th Anniversary,
APAO Young Ophthalmologists (YO) and MSO travel
grants!
Their names and
photos are released on our
webpage. |
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The online
speaker-ready room opens from January 15 to
February 5, 2023. Presenters are encouraged to
upload your PPT onto the system before the
congress to avoid a long waiting time for
uploading in the on-site speaker-ready room.
For details,
please check the
guidelines
ahead! |
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Some
countries require valid visas to enter Malaysia.
Please refer to the following links for a
current list of countries that require visas,
associated fees and information on how to
apply.
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Sky Bridge KLCC
Immerse yourself in an experience not to be missed on
the 86th Floor of the PETRONAS Twin Towers' Observation
Deck. Stand above the clouds and get a close-up look at
the exquisite structure of the towers while exploring
state-of-the-art exhibits and digital displays on the
building's history. The 45-minute guided tour will
include visits to three floors in the tower for an
unforgettable experience. |
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Twin Towers
No trip to Kuala Lumpur would be complete without a
visit to the world's tallest twin towers.
With only 24 sessions per day, do not miss the
opportunity to view the city of Kuala Lumpur at its peak
with a guided tour and a memento of your visit (1 x 8R
photo).
Open from Tuesday through Sunday, tickets are released
at 9am on a first come, first served basis. Tickets may
also be purchased in advance via online ticketing or at
the Ticketing Counter on the Concourse Level.
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Aquaria KLCC
Literally housed within the same convention building is
Aquaria KLCC, a state-of-the-art oceanarium showcasing
over 5,000 aquatic and land-bound creatures within a
sprawling 60,000 square-foot space. Dive into the
underwater world & marvel at the marine animals
including seven species of sharks, giant stingrays,
marine turtles and shoals of other fishes. This journey
of discovery about the diverse biosphere of Malaysia and
her surrounding regions is a multi-sensory delight!
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Petronas Twin Towers
Standing majestically at 451.9m, the 88-storey Twin
Towers is an unmissable landmark in KL! Besides the
Observatory Deck and the Sky Bridge, the Twin Towers
also house an Art Gallery, Philharmonic Hall and the
Petrosains Discovery Centre. Nestled at the foot of
these two towers is the Suria KLCC shopping center. If
you have not figured it out already, you can definitely
spend a whole day fully immersing yourself in a variety
of activities all in one place! |
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Batu Caves
If you are into sightseeing as well as some cardio
exercise, do check out Batu Caves! Located only about
15km from the conference venue, Batu Caves promises to
delight its visitors who are keen to explore the
intricate cave structures as well as for Hindu devotees
to pay homage to Lord Murugan. The 272 colorfully
painted steps to the cave’s entrance are an attraction
by themselves! Whether it is a leisurely climb, or a
lung-bursting run up the stairs that you choose, you are
guaranteed an experience to remember! |
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Historical City of Melaka
The city state of Melaka is recognized as a UNESCO World
Heritage city in 2008. It is the place where the Malay
sultanate originated from, and it is a melting pot of
various ethnicities where the Dutch, Portuguese and
English all played their roles towards shaping the
history of this beautiful place. Whether you are a
history buff, food aficionado, antique collector,
bargain hunter or just a leisurely tourist, there is
something for everyone in Melaka!
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Malaysia is also well-known for its beautiful islands
(Langkawi, Redang and Perhentian, just to name a few),
mountains (Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in
Southeast Asia!) and highlands (Genting, Cameron and
Frasers’ Hill). So do find time for a short escapade or
extend your stay in Malaysia to dive into all these
interesting not-to-be-missed local highlights! |
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Malaysia Airlines and
Firefly are now the Official Airlines of the APAO 2023
Congress!
Fly confidently and enjoy the exclusive deals!
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Promo Offer Deadline |
Discounts |
Promo Code* |
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February 15, 2023 |
Up to 20% |
MHAPAO20 |
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Travel Period:
February 16 – March 5, 2023
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Discounts are
applicable to both business and economy class
bookings
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Promo offers are applicable to flights from anywhere
to Kuala Lumpur and vice versa
only.
*The delegates will receive the promotion code upon
completion of their registration.
Disclaimer:
APAO is not responsible for the services and policies
imposed by the relevant airlines nor liabilities for,
any injury, damage or loss suffered on account of any
conditions, actions or omissions that are beyond its
reasonable control. |
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Be part of APAO
2023, a great occasion to meet ophthalmologists
and visual scientists to explore business
opportunities and develop professional network.
Check out the
Sponsorship Prospectus
with competitive pricing and the
Exhibitor Manuel
for details of booth setup. |
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Key Dates
For important starting
dates and deadlines, see below. We highly encourage you
to mark your calendar accordingly.
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Schedule |
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Advance Registration Deadline |
February 6, 2023 |
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