The fortieth annual conference of the Syrian Society of Ophthalmologists: Exchange of experiences and innovations in ophthalmology
Damascus (ST): With the aim of developing expertise and rising to international standards in the diagnosis and management of various eye diseases, the fortieth annual conference of the Syrian Society of Ophthalmologists was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Damascus.
A large number of specialists in ophthalmology and surgery are participating in the conference, which will last until the 13th of this month, in addition to external participants from Egypt, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Kuwait, Russia, Britain and Brazil.
In his speech, the Minister of Health, Dr. Hassan Al-Ghobash, explained the importance of the conference in opening wide areas for exchanging experiences, information and ideas, and learning about what is new in ophthalmology in terms of modern research and the development of practice methods, which reflects positively on the reality of the profession.
The president of the Association, Dr. Ramez Tawashy, explained that the conference includes more than a hundred lectures and scientific sessions in various specialties of ophthalmology, pointing to the importance of having external participation to exchange experiences.
Member of the Society’s Council, Dr. Anas Al-Jard, indicated that his two lectures include an explanation of the mechanism of implanting lenses and the cornea and the patient’s ability to live with it, indicating that Syria has become one of the developed countries in this field.
The specialist in eye diseases and surgery, Dr. Noha Fayoumi, explained that the glaucoma sessions for resident doctors deal with laser and surgical topics about the disease and complications, pointing out that glaucoma is the first cause of blindness in the world and can be avoided by examining routine eye pressure and raising awareness about the disease.
From Egypt, Professor of Ophthalmology at Al-Qasr Al-Ainy, Dr. Ahmed Mustafa Abdel-Rahman, indicated that his lectures are related to glaucoma.
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