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How many volunteers were present at the Congress? : |
4000+ |
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Delegates from which countries presented in the congress? : |
EU and middle-east mostly and from around the globe. |
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Were the delegates of any other organizations present in the congress? : |
Yes |
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If yes, please write the names of the organizations in the box : |
e.g. Shiraz U Med Sci |
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What were the responses to your talking points? Were specific questions or concerns raised? : |
I also presented a lecture on the last day and it was discussed. Three other papers from Iran presented too. The panel member asked about our routine for post-PRK pain control. |
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If you met staff members, please list their full names & positions. : |
Dr Shahram Bamdad, Engr Zamani |
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Please inform us if there are any follow up actions we need to talk with the members of the congress : |
Registration is very costly and should be customized by national GDPs. In fact there is a discounted rate for the ESCRS members but that one too is costly. A national company of our side did made contacts with the Secretariat and sought and secured a discount of ~200 Euors!
As before, extensive interaction (in the plenary, workshops, free papers, poster village and exhibition) happened, so rich and vibrant.
I was updated w/ respect to dry eye and blepharitis therapeutic modalities. I was impressed by a new custom-made brush for the eyelid hygiene.
New multifocal IOLs which also treat astigmatism were becoming more popular. |
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Your experiences about the travel processes(Providing ticket, accommodation,...) : |
It was done by an agency and I paid on site the registration fee. |
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Please give a briefing of your own observations and outcomes of the congress: : |
As before, extensive interaction (in the plenary, workshops, free papers, poster village and exhibition) happened, so rich and vibrant.
I was updated w/ respect to dry eye and blepharitis therapeutic modalities. I was impressed by a new custom-made brush for the eyelid hygiene.
New multifocal IOLs which also treat astigmatism were becoming more popular.
Eye bank were so active in the exhibition and I did extensive exchange with them as we are in the process of establishing an Eye Bank in Farabi here.
"Poster village" was an extremely nice experience. I attended several informal meetings where authors were presenting their research. There was no scientific panel, the audience were sat close to the screen and the podium and naturally a more intimate interaction between presenter and the passersby would happen. I participated in the discussion and made a lot of challenges. |