Welcome Message from AAO President

Issue 10 - February 2023

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is with great pleasure and excitement that I cordially welcome you to the APAO 2023 Congress in Kuala Lumpur.

I am very grateful and honored to be a guest and to have the Academy as a co-sponsor of the Congress. The annual Congress is a unique opportunity to interact with the world’s leading professionals and experts from across our profession. It is also a time to meet with old friends and share expertise and best practices with colleagues.

Over the next four days, I hope the discussion and presentations will lead to substantial achievements in the field of ophthalmology, both in the Asia-Pacific region and all around the world.

The organizers of the APAO Congress have strived to prepare a wonderful scientific program and an outstanding cultural and social program. I hope that all participants who attend this meeting will be able to absorb an abundance of new knowledge and make use of it in their clinical practice and enjoy a wonderful Congress for international friendship.

With warmest regards,

Dr Daniel BRICELAND
President, American Academy of Ophthalmology

The APAO Congress 2023 registration and information desk is located on Level 3 Banquet Hall (February 22 - 24) and Level 3 Centre Core Counter (February 25 - 26) with the following opening hours:

Banquet Hall at Level 3 (February 22 - 24)

Feb 22, 2023 (Wed)	14:00 – 19:30
Feb 23, 2023 (Thu)	07:30 – 18:00
Feb 24, 2023 (Fri)	07:30 – 18:00

Centre Core Counter at Level 3 (February 25 - 26)

Feb 25, 2023 (Sat)	07:30 – 18:00
Feb 26, 2023 (Sun)	07:30 – 11:30

Delegates are required to show their confirmation letter to our staff when you arrive at the registration counter to get your badge to access the venue. Please download / screencap it at congress.apaophth.org

The APAO 2023 Smartphone App provides easy-to-use interactive capabilities to enhance your Congress experience. The App features all the scientific sessions and instruction courses, posters, e-posters, video abstracts, general information, floor plan, and a city map. With the utilization of the App, you will have access to real-time interaction with the session speakers or panelists by posting questions at the “Q&A” section in each individual symposium.

The App can be downloaded by scanning the QR code as shown below.

Updating the App regularly is recommended. For help on downloading the App and navigating its functions, please ask for assistance at the Registration Desk.

Delegates may now download the PDF version of the final program book and exhibitor directory for the APAO 2023 Congress on the Congress Website.

Don’t forget to take a look at our Congress Information, which contains essential details including a map of the Congress venue, transportation options, an office/room directory, social program schedules, and much more.

This useful guide will enable all delegates to be well-prepared and well-informed about the APAO 2023.