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Dear Colleague,
 On
behalf of the World Glaucoma Projects Commitee of the World
Glaucoma Association (WGA), it is our pleasure to invite you
to participate in the "Glaucoma in Africa" summit, scheduled
for August 6th-7th, 2010, in Accra, Ghana.
The WGA has provided financial and administrative support for this important meeting.
As you will see from the
program, this meeting is different from most regular ophthalmological
meetings.
The main aim of this unique summit is to
enhance recognition, education and management of Glaucoma in
Africa. A second goal, equally important, is to set up an efficient
communication system between International Glaucoma organizations,
Academic programs, Specialists, Industry, NGO's and our African
colleagues.
During the 2 days of the meeting we shall
thoroughly discuss issues which are relevant to our goals. Active
discussions among experts in and out of Africa together with
several frontal lectures and courses will hopefully be translated
into practical steps to improve Glaucoma management in the continent.
There will be approximately 40 experts in the panels, but the large
audience of delegates from all over Africa will be encouraged
to actively participate in the discussions as well.
Please be informed that registration to the
meeting is complimentary for eyecare providers. Industry representatives
are requested to contact the
WGA Executive Office if they would be interested to participate
in the meeting.
The meeting will take place at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel,
Accra.
The World Glaucoma Association looks forward to welcoming you to this important summit.
Sincerely,
S. Melamed, L. Herndon, T. Shaarawy
WGPC, the organizing sub-committee
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