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November 2017 | 8th
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Registration Details & Congress Highlights |
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Advance & On-Site Registration |
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Advance & On-Site
Registration
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Advance registration rates
for the 11th
Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina
Society (APVRS) Congress in
Kuala Lumpur will end on
Friday, November 24, 2017,
at 11:59 pm (GMT+8). After
that, standard registration
rates will apply, with
online registration
remaining open until the
Congress begins.
Additionally, the
registration desk at APVRS
2017 will be open at the
following times for on-site
registration:
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12.7.2017 (Thu) |
15:00 – 18:00 |
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12.8.2017 (Fri) |
07:30 – 18:00 |
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12.9.2017 (Sat) |
07:30 – 18:00 |
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12.10.2017 (Sun) |
07:30 – 16:30 |
All delegates should visit
the registration desk upon
arrival at the Congress in
order to collect their name
badges. Delegate bags and
ribbons will be available
for pickup at a nearby
counter. |
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APVRS 2017 Opening
Ceremony & Special Lectures |
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The Opening
Ceremony of
the 11th
APVRS
Congress is
scheduled
for 10:00 am
on Friday,
December 8.
In addition
to a special
performance
and speeches
from honored
guests, the
ceremony
will feature
the
presentation
of the 2017
APVRS Tano
Lecture.
Three
additional
named
lectures
will be
presented at
the 11th
APVRS
Congress. A
special
lecture
symposium
featuring
the
Malaysian
Society of
Ophthalmology
(MSO)
Keshmahinder
Singh
Lecture and
the
inaugural
APVRS
International
Award
Lecture is
scheduled
for 10:00 am
on Day 2 of
the 11th
APVRS
Congress.
Additionally,
the APVRS
Constable
Lecture,
established
in 2016 in
honor of
former APVRS
President
Ian
Constable,
will begin
at 10:00 am
on Sunday,
December 10.
It will be
followed by
a special
presentation
of the APVRS
Practice
Trends
Survey
Report. |
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Scientific
Program
Highlights |
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Attend this session to discover the recent updates in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), from the latest in epidemiological and genetic studies to the current advances in investigational and monitoring tools. In addition, we will also be exploring the exciting developments of new pharmaceuticals and therapeutic targets as well as gene and stem cell therapy for the treatment of AMD.
Many would assume that the technology in retinal surgery is nearing its peak. However, recent advances in technology, research, and “out of the box” approaches have reached a new zenith in the field of surgical retina. Thus, leading the pack in this new era of possibilities are our distinguished panel of speakers in this symposium on advances in vitreo-retinal surgery.
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APVRS
Congress App |
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The APVRS Congress app for smartphones is easy to use and interactive in order to enhance your Congress experience. The app features up-to-date details of the scientific sessions and masterclasses, posters, e-posters and video abstracts, as well as general information, a floor plan and a city map of Kuala Lumpur.
Download the app now by scanning the appropriate QR code below! Please remember to update the app regularly to ensure ideal performance.
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Mamak Stalls
in Malaysia |
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To find some of the best local comfort food in Kuala Lumpur and around Malaysia, head to a mamak stall. These down-to-earth restaurants offer affordable fare in a relaxed environment, which often comprises an outdoor patio or street-side location.
Popular dishes available at a mamak stall include roti canai (Indian flatbread often served with lentils or curry), nasi lemak (coconut rice served with various side dishes) and mie goreng (stir-fried yellow noodles).
Order yourself a popular Malaysian brew using the handy cheat sheet below:
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Teh |
Tea with sweetened condensed milk and sugar |
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Teh-O |
Tea with sugar but no milk |
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Teh-O Ais |
Iced teh-o |
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Teh-O Kosong |
Plain tea without milk or sugar |
If you prefer coffee instead of tea, just replace “teh” with “kopi” in the examples above. |
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Malaysia Travel Tips |
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As you prepare for the 11th APVRS Congress in Kuala Lumpur, here are a few important items to note about traveling to Malaysia.
Electricity
The electrical current in Malaysia is 220–240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Standard UK-type 3-pin plugs are used.
Language
Bahasa Malay is the national language. English is widely understood in Malaysia, particularly in the larger cities.
Time Zone
Kuala Lumpur operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 8 hours, which is the same as various other Asia-Pacific nations including Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Singapore.
Weather
Malaysia’s year-round tropical weather includes sunny days with occasional rainfall. The average temperature ranges from 22°C to 32°C. Although most indoor areas are air-conditioned, lightweight clothing is advised for sight-seeing and other outdoor activities. |
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APVRS Secretariat
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