The 4th World Congress on CONTROVERSIES IN ......THE 4TH WORLD CONGRESS ON CONTROVERSIES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY • ANTERIOR SEGMENT, GLAUCOMA, RETINA Budapest, Hungary • april 4-7, 2013

THE ACADEMY FOR CLINICAL DEBATES & CONTROVERSIES IN MEDICINE

The 4th World Congress onCONTROVERSIES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Anterior Segment • Glaucoma • Retina

Budapest, Hungary • april 4-7, 2013

www.cometecmed.com/cophy · [email protected]

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SPONSORSHIPAND EXHIBITIONProspectus

THE 4TH WORLD CONGRESS ON CONTROVERSIES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY • ANTERIOR SEGMENT, GLAUCOMA, RETINABudapest, Hungary • april 4-7, 2013

InvItatIonfor the SponSorS

We are pleased to announce the 4th World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy), which will take place in Budapest, Hungary, April 4-7, 2013.

The highly successful 1st, 2nd and 3rd COPHy Congresses, which took place in Prague, Barcelona, and Istanbul respectively, attracted over 2,000 participants from 58 countries.

Based on the success of the COPHy congresses, and on the feedback from COPHy participants, COPHy Budapest will be devoted to evidence-based debates and discussions amongst chairpersons, speakers and the audience, all of whom will examine and analyze the most relevant issues raised during the course of 2012 within the field of Ophthalmology.

In 2013 we will continue to emphasis Retina, Anterior Segment and Glaucoma sections, and we will also discuss at large burning issues in Ophthalmology.

We invite you to participate in the 4th World Congress of Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy), the next edition of many future congresses to come.

As always, there are several opportunities and industry sponsored activities that we shall be happy to tailor suggestions for your needs.

We cordially invite you to join us as sponsors and partners of COPHy 2013 in the beautiful city of Budapest, where Buda and Pest reach a consensus.

Sincerely,prof. neil Bressler prof. anat loewenstein

Co-Chairpersons


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ConGreSS profILe

Since its launch in 2010, COPHy is establishing itself as a unique educational meeting where physicians can meet with outstanding experts in major Ophthalmology fields, and be updated on the most pressing clinical questions of the day. COPHy is the only annual congress of its kind that focuses mainly on controversial issues.

aImS of the ConGreSS

To provide the insights into major changes in the rapidly evolving field of Ophthalmology. •

To provide an effective forum for discussing and debating unsolved issues by allowing ample • time for speakers/audience discussion.

To promulgate ethics and standards of practice and treatment•

To bridge gaps between expansion of basic science and information, and their consolidation • into clinical practice

To make it possible for the industry to meet the outstanding experts in the field, and to • update international participants on pressing clinical and technological questions of the day.

paSt ConGreSSeS StatIStICS

COPHy 2010 2011 2012

Sessions 26 (including 26 (including 26 (including 3 symposia) 2 symposia) 5 symposia)

Debates 49 41 43

Faculty 75 90 84

Poster Presentations 97 82 186

Countries 50 47 49

DemoGraphICS


ConGreSS profILeDemoGraphICS

Co-ChaIrperSonS

Anat Loewenstein,Israel

Neil Bressler,USA


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MediCal retina

age-related macular degeneration: drug of choice

Aflibercept (Eylea)• Bevacizumab (Avastin) • Ranibizumab (Lucentis)•

age-related macular degeneration: Frequency of treatment

PRN (e.g., as needed or treat and extend)• Fixed frequency (e.g., monthly or every other • month)First year vs subsequent years•

Behcet’s disease treatmentImmunosuppression?• Which biological agents?• Local versus systemic therapy?•

Choroidal imaging: is it necessary for diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment?

Central serous chorioretinopathy: ManagementFocal leak: Prompt vs deferred laser treatment• Chronic diffuse leak: Observation? PDT full • fluence? PDT half fluence?

diabetic macular edema: drug of choice and treatment regimen with center-involved edema and vision impairment in phakic patients

Anti-VEGF with deferred or prompt laser?• Aflibercept, bevacizumab, or ranibizumab?• Monthly or DRCR Network algorithm or other • algorithmLaser followed by anti-VEGF?•

dMe – treatment regimen in pseudophakic patients

Anti-VEGF• Corticosteroids•

Endophthalmitis prevention in intravitreal injections

Topical antibiotics? – Before? After? Both?• Sterile gloves and drapes?•

autofluorescence: is it necessary for diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment management

laser in dMeNon-center-invovled DME?• Standard or subthreshold?• Center-involved DME with excellent visual acuity • (e.g., 20/20): Observe?Laser? Laser followed by anti-VEGF? Anti-VEGF?•

dietary supplements for age-related macular degeneration

Intermediate stage of AMD?• Early stage of AMD?• Family history and no AMD or only early stage of • AMD?Lutein or zeaxanthin?• Cigarette smokers?• Gel caps or tablets?• Role in geographic atrophy?•

Multifocal erg: is it necessary for diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment management

pseudophakic cystoid macular edemaTopical NSAIDs (which one?), topical • corticosteroids (which one?), or both?Role of subTenon’s or intraocular corticosteroids•

retinal vein occlusion with macular edemaPrompt treatment or observe for spontaneous • improvementCorticosteroids or anti-VEGF in phakic patients• Cortiosteroids or anti-VEGF in pseudophakic • patients

retinopathy of prematurity: initiate treatment with anti-VegF therapy or laser

treatment of uveitis-related cystoid macular edema

Intravitreal corticosteroids• SubTenon’s corticosteroids• Anti-VEGF therapy• Systemic immunosuppressive agents•

surgiCal retina

Brachytherapy for age-related macular degeneration

Choroidal detachment post glaucoma surgery: management

dyes in epiretinal membrane surgeryMost cases?• Which dyes?•

Vitreomacular tractionRole of microplasmin• Observation for progression•

Macular holesRole of microplasmin• Role of head-down positioning• Choice of • gas

preLImInarY LISt of topICS


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Optic pit with serous retinal detachmentLaser• Vitrectomy• Gas•

Management of macular schisis in pathologic myopia: surgery or observation?

large submacular hemorrhage in predominantly hemorrhagic CnV lesion

Anti-VEGF• Vitrectomy•

non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage: When to treat in:

PDR• AMD•

Vitrectomy for epiretinal membranesRole of microplasmin• Peeling of ILM hole• Lamellar macular holes•

anteriOr segMent

Artisan lensAnterior• Posterior •

Astigmatism correction

astigmatism in cataract surgeryAstigmatic keratectomy• Limbal relaxing incision• Toric IOL •

Challenging cataract casesPosterior polar• Cataract is situation of a valve• Traumatic cataract•

KeratoconusCross linking• Onlays• Inlays•

dislocated iOl’sRemoval• Suturing to cornea• Suturing to sclera•

Dry eyeMedical treatment• Plugs• Cyclosporine• Surgery•

Floppy iris syndromePrevention • Management during surgery•

iOl exchange

iOl power calculation methodsIOL master• A scan ultrasonography•

iOl calculation following refractive surgeryContact lens• Topographical method•

Keratoconus diagnosisVideokeratography•

lasiK in 2012State of the art•

loose zonulesIris hooks• Capsular tension ring•

Multifocal lensesAcrySof ReSTOR• ReZoom• Crystalens•

special iOlsAspheric• Blue light blocking• Telescopic IOL•

Ocular surface diseaseImmunomodulatory drugs• Restasis•

phaco fluidics and power settings, technologies, machines

Ozil technology• Bimanual microphacoemulsification• Various machines: Infinity, Millennium, White • Star, STAAR

pterygium surgery

stem cell transplantation in conjunctival disorders

Penetrating KeratoplastyConventional• Femtosecond assisted•

phakic iOlPosterior chamber IOL• Anterior chamber IOL•



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pupillary dilationIris hooks• Pupil Dilator• Iris Expander•

premium iOl’sImportance and indications•

pseudophakic presbyopia solutionMultifocal IOL• Monovision•

refractive surgery for high myopia

Tear film dynamics in management of dry eye

unhappy multifocal iOl patients

Viral keratitis

glauCOMa

laser to trabecular meshworkALT• SLT•

Blood flow and perfusion pressure in glaucoma

Ciliary body ablative proceduresDiode laser• Endolaser• Cryo•

Coexisting cataract and glaucoma

Medical management: first line for open angle glaucoma

Combination• Monotherapy• Which drug•

Treatment monitoringContinuous measurement• Diurnal IOP measurements •

Future of glaucoma treatmentGene therapy• Neuroprotection• Stem cell therapy• Nanotec• hnology

Future of glaucoma surgeryiStent• Trabectome• Canaloplasty• Laser assisted non penetrating deep scelrectomy•

neovascular glaucomaTrabeculotomy with express shunt• Tube shunt• Perioperative anti-VEGF•

non-penetrating sclerectomyConventional• Laser assisted•

Optic nerve head imagingSD-OCT• GDx• HRT• New ways to assess of the ganglion cell layer•

pediatric glaucomaGoniotomy• Trabeculotomy•

shunt devices

OTHER

Choroidal melanomaPlaque• Proton beam•

pseudotumor cerebri – managementSurgical• Medical•

psuedotumor cerebri in pregnancyAcetazolamide?• Steroids?•

pediatric pseudotumor cerebri

RetinoblastomaPeriocular chemotherapy • Systemic chemotherapy•

posterior optic neuropathy: evaluation and management

Role of anti VEGF• Steroids •

Management of isolated optic neuritisWith MRI lesion• Without MRI lesion •



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CateGorIeSof SponSorShIp

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE

€ 100,000 and up

PLATINuM

€ 85,000 and up

GOLD

€ 60,000 and up

SILVER

€ 40,000 and up

BRONzE

€ 20,000 and up

SPONSOR

€ 3,000 - € 19,000


SCIentIfIC SponSorShIpopportUnItIeS

CONTINuING MEDICAL EDuCATION (CME) APPROVED SESSION

€ 35,000A company may provide an unrestricted grant to support an existing session of particular interest to the company (see attached Programs in Retina, Anterior Segment, and Glaucoma). Dates: Friday or Saturday.

prOVided By tHe COngresseducational session

Grant includes costs of session hall and basic audiovisual equipment• Grant includes costs of 5 Moderators, Chairs, Speakers during that session•

Advertisement PackageCompany profile in the Congress Program Book • One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•

PromotionCompany logo on regular announcements to Congress Database •

prOVided By tHe COMpanyexhibition

Exhibition space will be charged at a sponsor rate of • € 450 per each sq.m

Optional Additional CostVideo or and Audio Web Cast • Recording of presentation to allow pod cast of session, available on the COPHy Website for up to a year.•


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** NEW ** BREAKFAST INDuSTRIAL SYMPOSIuM (NON-CME APPROVED)

€ 40,000The expenses (travel, accommodation, honorarium, and registration) of the Speakers of a sponsored Industrial Symposium are additional and the responsibility of the Sponsor). A company may organize a Breakfast Industrial (non-CME approved) symposium (60 minutes; from 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM). The topic will be subject to approval by the Chairpersons of the Conference (Drs. Bressler and Loewenstein) and is expected to follow the controversies theme of the meeting. The Speakers or Moderators will be subject to the approval of the Chairpersons so that they can be included in the Scientific Program as either speakers or moderators or both, and should be available for the entire duration of the Scientific Program (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning). Dates: Friday or Saturday. Symposium will be before any scientific sessions


Symposium hall and basic audiovisual equipment•


PromotionOptional simultaneous web cast of Symposium • Company logo on regular announcements to Congress Database • Specially-designed mail shots announcing Industrial Symposium to Sponsor’s subsidiaries and affiliates •

BreakfastA buffet breakfast will be served during the symposium for all the participants.•

prOVided By COMpanyexhibition



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PLENARY INDuSTRIAL SYMPOSIuM DuRING THE CONGRESS (NON-CME APPROVED)

€ 50,000A company may organize an industrial non-CME approved symposium (60-90 minutes) during the day with no parallel scientific sessions simultaneously. The topic will be subject to approval by the Chairpersons of the Conference (Drs. Bressler and Loewenstein) and is expected to follow the controversies theme of the meeting. The Speakers or Moderators will be subject to the approval of the Chairpersons so that they can be included in the Scientific Program as either speakers or moderators or both, and should be available for the entire duration of the Scientific Program (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning). Dates: Friday or Saturday.Symposium will allocated within a plenary basis hall with no parallel sessions simultaneously.


Plenary symposium hall and basic audiovisual equipment•


PromotionOptional web cast of Symposium • Company logo on regular announcements to Congress Database • Specially-designed mail shots announcing Industrial Satellite Symposium to Sponsor›s subsidiaries and • affiliates



The expenses (travel, accommodation and registration) of the Chairpersons and Speakers of an Industrial Pre or Post-Congress Satellite Symposium are additional and the responsibility of the Sponsor.


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PLENARY INDuSTRIAL SYMPOSIuM LuNCH SYMPOSIuM (NON-CME APPROVED)

YOuNG SCIENTISTS

€ 60,000

€ 30,000

(Limited to one company and one day only) A company may organize an industrial non-CME approved symposium (60-90 minutes) during lunch with no parallel scientific sessions simultaneously. The topic will be subject to approval by the Chairpersons of the Conference (Drs. Bressler and Loewenstein) and is expected to follow the controversies theme of the meeting. The Speakers or Moderators will be subject to the approval of the Chairpersons so that they can be included in the Scientific Program as either speakers or moderators or both, and should be available for the entire duration of the Scientific Program (Friday, Saturday). Dates: Friday or Saturday.


Plenary symposium hall and basic audiovisual equipment•


PromotionOptional web cast of Symposium • Company logo on regular announcements to Congress Database • Specially-designed mail shots announcing Industrial Satellite Symposium to Sponsor›s subsidiaries and • affiliates



The expenses (travel, accommodation and registration) of the Chairpersons and Speakers of an Industrial Pre or Post-Congress Satellite Symposium are additional and the responsibility of the Sponsor. Symposium does not include cost f lunch.

Sponsorship of the travel, registration fees and accommodation (up to three nights) of up to 15 young scientists below the age of 40, who will be selected by the Chairpersons, in consultation with relevant Section Heads of Retina, Anterior Segment, or Glaucoma, based on abstracts submitted and accepted.

prOVided By tHe COngressCompany profile in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• The Sponsor will provide selected scientists with complimentary registrations • Names and contact details of selected scientists• Representative of the company will be invited to a special ceremony where the winners will be announced • and presented with the award.


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NEW PLAYERS ON THE BLOCK

EuROPEAN SPEAKER

NORTH AMERICAN, SOuTH AMERICAN, OR ASIAN SPEAKER/S

€ 15,000

€ 3,000

€ 6,000

A company may provide an unrestricted grant for a presentation of 10-15 minutes on a new drug/product to be included in the “New Players” session. Session will be part of the CME sessions, part of the Scientific Program.

prOVided By tHe COngressSession hall and basic audiovisual equipment• Company profile in the Congress Program Book • Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•

An unrestricted grant to cover, in part, the expenses of one invited European Speaker. Expenses include travel, accommodation and registration and recognition.

prOVided By tHe COngressCompany profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage•

An unrestricted grant to cover, in part, the expenses of one invited Speaker. Expenses include travel, accommodation and registration and recognition.

prOVided By tHe COngressCompany profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage•


aDDItIonaL SponSorShIpopportUnItIeS

LuNCH

WELCOME RECEPTION

€ 20,000 (per lunch)

€ 10,000

To subsidize, in part, a buffet lunch to be served to all participants of the Congress.

prOVided By tHe COngressFour complimentary registrations • Company profile in the Congress Program Book• One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•

Sole Sponsorship

A Welcome Reception for all participants will be held on Thursday evening.

prOVided By tHe COngressTwo complimentary registrations • 5-minute greeting at the Welcome Reception• Company logo on the official invitation• Acknowledgment on special board on-site during the Welcome Reception• Company profile in the Congress Program Book • One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•


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CONGRESS PROGRAM BOOK

INTERNET CENTER

€ 15,000

€ 10,000

The Congress Program Book will include the Scientific Program and the Scientific Abstracts, and will be distributed to all participants. This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Presidential Circle, Platinum and Gold Sponsors, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

prOVided By tHe COngressCompany profile in the Congress Program Book • Full page color advertisement on the back cover of the Congress Program Book• Additional full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage•

The Internet Center will be outfitted with internet workstations for participants of the Congress to stay updated between sessions.

tHe spOnsOr May:Display logo as a screensaver• Display logo on screen background•

prOVided By tHe COngressCompany profile in the Congress Program Book • Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage•

FACuLTY DINNER

€ 15,000A dinner will be held for the invited speakers of the Congress.

prOVided By tHe COngressTwo complimentary registrations • Two seats at the honorary faculty table• 5-minute greeting at the Faculty Dinner• Company logo on the official invitation • Acknowledgment on special board on-site during the Faculty Dinner• Company profile in the Congress Program Book • One full page color advertisement in the Congress Program Book• Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•

Sole Sponsorship

Sole Sponsorship

Sole Sponsorship


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ABSTRACTS ON THE WEBSITE

POCKET PROGRAM

€ 8,000

€ 8,000

The Scientific Abstracts of the Congress will be placed on the Congress Website and will be available for a limited period.


A Pocket Program will be distributed to all participants in their Congress Kits. This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Presidential Circle, Platinum and Gold Sponsors, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

prOVided By tHe COngressExclusive advertisement on the back cover of the Pocket Program • Company profile in the Congress Program Book • Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•

Sole Sponsorship

Sole Sponsorship

PARTICIPANTS’ BAGS

provided-in-kind + € 10,000The opportunity to provide branded bags for all participants of the Congress, except where precluded by a participant’s regional laws. This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Presidential Circle, Platinum and Gold Sponsors, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

prOVided By tHe COngressCompany profile in the Congress Program Book • Acknowledgment: Congress Website, Congress Program Book, on-site Signage• Brochure in the participants’ bags•

Sole Sponsorship


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TRANSLATION

€ 5,000 (per hall, per day)Simultaneous translation from English into any required language.


WRITING PADS AND PENS

CONGRESS LANYARDS

provided-in-kind + € 5,000

The Sponsor will provide printed lanyards for the name badges € 5,000The Congress will provide printed lanyards for the name badges € 8,000

The opportunity to provide branded writing pads and pens that will be included in the participants’ bags. Except where precluded by a participant›s regional laws.


This sponsorship opportunity is reserved for Presidential Circle, Platinum and Gold Sponsors, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be included at registration, except where precluded by a participant›s regional laws.


Sole Sponsorship

Sole Sponsorship


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taILor-maDe SponSorShIppaCKaGeS

Sponsorship packages may be tailored to suit the Sponsor’s marketing strategy in order to maximize visibility, and to best promote products and services. Please contact the Congress Organizer for further details on creating the appropriate package.

BROCHuRE INSERT

COFFEE BREAK

€ 3,000

€ 3,000 (per coffee break)

Company brochure to be inserted into the participants’ bags, which will be distributed at the Congress.


There will be daily coffee breaks between sessions throughout the Congress.




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eXhIBItIon

termS anD ConDItIonSAll sponsorship and exhibition prices quoted are in • € and are subject to VAT

Time slot allocation will be based on level of sponsorship and approval from the Scientific Committee•

It is the responsibility of the Sponsors and Exhibitors to comply with the regulations of the local authorities, • EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries & Associations) HYPERLINK «http://www.efpia.org» www.efpia.org and IFMPA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations) HYPERLINK «http://www.ifpma.org» www.ifpma.org Code of Practice on the Promotion of Medicines.

The Congress Organizers reserves the right to accept or decline offers of sponsorship and application for • exhibition space

The Congress Organizer reserves the right to amend the published floor plan should it be felt that such an • amendment would benefit the exhibition and the Congress as a whole

Please note that the Congress Organizer must approve all exhibition stand designs•

An exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Congress. The exhibition floor plan is designed to maximize exposure to the participants. All lunches and coffee breaks will be held in the exhibition area daily.

Exhibition space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Presidential Circle, Platinum and Gold Sponsors.

Exhibition space will be available as follows:The cost for exhibition space rental is • € 650 per sq.m. Companies who will contribute minimum of 25,000 the cost will be entitled to a special sponsors› rate • of € 450 per sq.m.The minimum booth size is 2 x 3 sq.m.•

Please visit www.comtecmed.com/cophy to view the exhibition floor-plan.

Exhibition space rental is priced according to size (per sq.m) and includes:Net stand area • Company profile in Congress Program Book• Two exhibitor registrations • Exhibitors’ Manual• General cleaning of public areas• Venue security•

Stand equipment and additional services may be ordered by means of the forms in the Exhibitors’ Manual: Furniture, partition walls, carpets, telephone and data lines, electricity, stand cleaning, exhibitors’ insurance, logistics, among other services.


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GeneraL InformatIon

language

The official language of the Congress is English.

COngress Organizer and spOnsOrsHip / exHiBitiOn COntaCt:

53, Rothschild Boulevard, PO Box 68Tel Aviv, 61000, IsraelTel: +972 3 5666166Fax: +972 3 5666177E-mail: [email protected]: www.comtecmed.com/cophy

registratiOn Fees

early registration late registration On-site registration until from February 1 from January 31, 2013 until March 18, 2013 March 19, 2013

Participants Physicians and Scientists

€ 490 € 540 € 590

Residents Nurses and Students

€ 320 € 370 € 420

registration fees include: Participation in the scientific sessions, program and abstract book, all printed material of the Congress, participants’ bag, invitation to the Welcome Reception, coffee breaks, and lunch on Friday and Saturday.

liaBility and insuranCe

The Congress Organizer cannot accept liability for personal accidents, or for loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the Congress. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

THE ACADEMY FOR CLINICAL DEBATES & CONTROVERSIES IN MEDICINE

The 4th World Congress onCONTROVERSIES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Anterior Segment • Glaucoma • RetinaBudapest, Hungary • april 4-7, 2013

www.cometecmed.com/cophy [email protected]

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The 4th World Congress on CONTROVERSIES IN ......THE 4TH WORLD CONGRESS ON CONTROVERSIES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY • ANTERIOR SEGMENT, GLAUCOMA, RETINA Budapest, Hungary • april 4-7, 2013