The Scientific Program Committee of the 32^nd Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress is dedicated to showcasing the latest discoveries, innovations and practices in ophthalmology. The full details of the program are now available online at http://2017.apaophth.org/schedule/.

The Opening Ceremony of the 32^nd APAO Congress will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in Hall 405BX of Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will feature a special percussion performance and the presentation of 4 prestigious APAO Named Awards: Jose Rizal Medal, APAO ICO Mark Tso Golden Apple Award, Holmes Lecture, Nakajima Award. Five special lectures from various ophthalmology societies and institutions in Singapore will also be presented during the ceremony.

Scheduled immediately before and after the Opening Ceremony are the 2 APAO Plenary Sessions, which feature 5 highly respected experts in ophthalmology from around the world, as outlined below.

 

 

Online registration for the 32^nd APAO Congress will end Sunday, February 12, at 11:59 pm (GMT +8). Afterwards, delegates must register for APAO 2017 on site at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Please note that the trainee registration category, with reduced registration rates, will not be available on site during the Congress, though trainees may receive a partial refund by submitting their form after the event. For more information, go to http://2017.apaophth.org/registration/.

 

 

After reviewing submissions from a number of qualified applicants, the APAO Secretariat is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 APAO Prof. Yasuo Tano Travel Grants.

Each travel grant recipient will receive US$1000 if they live outside the host country of the 32^nd APAO Congress (i.e. Singapore) whereas those who live in the host country will receive US$300.

 

 

Keep up-to-date on all the latest details of the 2017 APAO Congress in Singapore using the Congress App for smartphones. It shows real-time updates of the scientific program schedule and allows users to search by speaker name. The app also enables delegates to easily connect with APAO on Facebook and Twitter.

The smartphone app for the 2017 APAO Congress will soon be available on the App Store for Apple devices and on the Google Play Store for Android devices. Download it easily by scanning the QR code in the final program book. Remember to update the app regularly throughout the Congress for best performance.

 

 

With a diverse population from various backgrounds, Singapore is home to food from many parts of Asia and around the world. Different types of Chinese cuisine can be found throughout the city, not just in Chinatown. Malay and Indian food are other prominent local styles, though there are many Western restaurants as well. From exclusive Michelin-starred venues to bustling hawker centers, Singapore offers something for any hungry traveler.

One of Singapore’s most popular dishes is Hainan-style chicken rice, which is served with chili sauce. Another famous favorite is laksa, a spicy coconut-based noodle soup with seafood. Chili or black pepper crab is also a must-try dish, though Singapore is renowned for many types of seafood.

In the morning, head to a kopi tiam (local coffee shop) to try Singapore-style coffee, which can be served with either condensed or evaporated milk. For something a bit stronger, try a sweet and fruity Singapore sling, a gin cocktail invented at the famous Raffles Hotel during colonial times.

 

 

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Website: http://2017.apaophth.org