Programme 2016
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Day 1 Saturday, February 6th 2016
09.00-13.00 Macular course
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-17.00 Macular course (incl. uveitis)
17.00-17.30 Complex retina cases – interactive
Day 2 Sunday, February 7th 2016
09.00-13.00 Eyelid surgery course
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-17.00 Eyelid surgery course
17.00-17.30 Intermezzo
Day 3 Monday, February 8th 2016
09.00-13.00 Glaucoom
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-17.00 Cornea and Cataract
17.00-17.30 Ophthalmology in Suriname
Introduction
The fourth Access to Ophthalmologic Advances (ATOA) meeting will take place in February (6th till 8th) 2016 in Paramaribo, Suriname. All sub-specialties will be covered, including a one-day macular disease and uveitis course, a perimetry course and a one-day hands-on oculoplastic surgery course. As in previous years, a side “Intermezzo” programme will be presented that includes a session on Op Art and history of Suriname. Your visit will certainly be an opportunity to become acquainted with the rich socio-cultural history and beauty of Suriname. The unspoiled rainforests, covering an incredible eighty percent of the country, numberous lakes, rivers and the great biodiversity make Suriname an unique host country. We hope to welcome you next February at ATOA 2016.
Experts
The following international experts will contribute to ATOA 2016:
Intermezzo
Intermezzo: History of Suriname, Cynthia McLeod
Intermezzo: Optical Art, Emanuel de Carvalho
Orbit and oculoplastics
Christine Eenhorst (The Netherlands)
Stijn Genders (The Netherlands)
Dionne Hartong (The Netherlands)
Rob de Keizer (The Netherlands)
Ronald de Keizer (The Netherlands)
Roel Kloos (The Netherlands)
Maarten Mourits (The Netherlands)
Peerooz Saeed (The Netherlands)
Anthony Tyers (United Kingdom)
Morgan Yang (Singapore)
Posterior segment
Emine Kilic (The Netherlands)
Maarten Kamermans (The Netherlands)
Marina Marinkovic (The Netherlands)
Annette Moll (The Netherlands)
Koen van Overdam (The Netherlands)
Jerrel Pawiroredjo (Suriname)
Aniki Rothova (The Netherlands)
Mary van Schooneveld (The Netherlands)
Werner Spileers (Belgium)
Adnan Tufail (United Kingdom)
Hans Vingerling (The Netherlands)
Marijke Wefers Bettink (The Netherlands)
Anterior segment and glaucoma
Annemarie Bueno de Mesquita (Suriname)
Ype Henry (The Netherlands)
Saskia Imhoff (The Netherlands)
Leo de Jong (The Netherlands)
Hans Lemij (The Netherlands)
Rene van Rijn (The Netherlands)
Marije Smina (The Netherlands)
Robert Jan Wijdh (The Netherlands)
Rachel Wolff (The Netherlands)
Organization
WAMA, Worldwide Access to Medical Advances
Contact: atoa2016@wamafoundation.org
Venue
Hotel Torarica Conference Centre
Mr. L. J. Rietbergplein 1 Paramaribo, Suriname http://www.torarica.com
Organizing committee
- M. Imhoff, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- T. Bueno de Mesquita-Voigt, Paramaribo, Suriname
- A.D.A. Paridaens, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Saeed, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Spileers, Leuven, Belgium
- R. Vingerling, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Registration and Payment
Participants are required to register at http://www.atoa2016.paydro.net
Registration fee
Ophthalmologist: €400,- (after 1 January 2016: €480,-)
Residents: €150,- (after 1 January 2016: €200,-)
Acccreditation
Official accreditation has been warranted.
How to get there
Participants are requested to take care of their own travel and accommodation needs.
Social program
On Saturday a welcome dinner party will be organized and on the last day, a farewell party will be given.
Pre and post conference tours can be arranged by your hotel or by a local tour operator. More information can be found at www.surinamevacations.com, www.stinasu.sr and www.surjungle.com. Situated near the equator, Suriname has a tropical climate with average temperatures between 23°C/73°F minimum and 30°C/86°F maximum in April
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