16th Afro Asian Congress of Ophthalmology & 5th Mediterranean Retina Meeting

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Afro-Asian Council of Ophtalmology and Mediterranean Retina Society, it is my great honor and pleasure to invite you to the XVI. Afro-Asian Congress of Ophtalmology and the V. Mediterranean Retina Meeting, to be held in İstanbul between 13-16 June 2012. The congress scientific program outlines will be available shortly and will cover a wide variety of subjects in the field of Ophtalmology, including many recent advances and innovations. The congress will be held in the Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Centre, which enjoys not only ultra-modern confrence facilities, but is also one the world’s leading military museums, charting the history of the Ottomans. Being right in the centre of İstanbul, it is within easy walking distance of many major hotels. İstanbul maintains a distinguished position among world metropolises with its unique geographical location and cultural heritage spanning thousands of years. As one of the most energetic cities in the world, İstanbul continually grows as a center of attraction. İstanbul; being appointed the European Capital of Culture in 2010, offers a breathtaking choice of sights, smells and tastes which will make your visit a memory to be treasured. I look forward to welcoming you in İstanbul in the summer of 2012 for a stimulating scientific program and unforgettable experience. Prof.Dr. Leyla S. Atmaca Congress President