We had the
pleasure of attending the 33rd World Ophthalmology Congress 2012 (WOC 2012), on
Feb. 16, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, featuring an extensive
scientific program with over 2,200 international speakers. WOC 2012, the
largest convention to be staged in the UAE capital, with over 10,000 in
attendance, brought together eye-health experts from 136 countries to discuss
the latest innovations and clinical developments.
The opening
ceremony was attended by Prince Abdulaziz Ahmad Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of
the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (Meaco), Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; and Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon
Al Nayhan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Abu Dhabi
National Exhibitions Company.
The ceremony
traced advancements in the history of ophthalmology throughout the Middle
East/Africa region from its earliest records, dating back over 3,000 years in
ancient Egyptian scripts, to the creation of the lens, dating back 3,000 years
in Mesopotamia. Dr Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi, president of WOC 2012, said: “This is
the first time this congress – the oldest continuous international medical
gathering – has been held in the Middle East and it was therefore very apt that
the industry pays tribute to the significant role the region has played in medical
development down the ages.”
WOC 2012 is a platform for practitioners from around the world to share updates on the latest techniques and advancements, which will assist regional and international ophthalmologists and technicians to provide advanced care to patients.
We would
like to thank Dr. Selwa Al-Hazza for giving us the wonderful opportunity to
attend this conference. Her emphasis on continuous education made this trip
really rewarding. We would also like to extend our thanks to the administrative
team of the eye clinic for their help, support, and encouragement.
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