Next Meeting
11th Congress of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society and the 1st ESCRS Academy will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia on 24-26 May 2013.
The head of the organizing committee is Prof. Merab Dvali.
You may contact Prof. Merab Dvali at this e-mail: modernoptics@hotmail.com
BSOS & ESCRS Academy Joint Meeting GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE
BSOS & ESCRS Academy Joint Meeting will take place from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 May 2013, at the Hotel “Old Tbilisi” in Tbilisi, Georgia
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:
1. Hotel Old Tbilisi, 27 Ketevan Tsamebuli Ave. Tbilisi (venue of the meeting), http://www.hoteloldtbilisi.ge
2. Hotel Holiday Inn., located in the city center, driving distance to the venue 15 min., http://www.hi-tbilisi.com/
3. Sheraton Metechi Palace Hotel, walking distance to the venue 10 min., http://www.sheraton.com/tbilisi
4. Hotel “VIP Victoria”, located in the city center, driving distance to the venue 15 min., http://vip-victoria.com/
Please note: We recommend making hotel reservation in advance due to limited accommodation options.
The Venue Hotel “Old Tbilisi” is Fully Booked.
Recommended flights: arrival in Tbilisi on Friday (24.05.13) early morning by TAL or Lufthansa, departure from Tbilisi on Monday (27.05.13) early morning.
Recommended Tbilisi Guide Book: http://www.calameo.com/books/00068889285bde4d4f9c5
*Black Sea Ophthalmological Society unites:
6 Main countries: Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania
4 Associate countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Greece
BSOS & ESCRS Academy joint meeting REGISTRATION FEES:
Early bird registration has been extended until 1 May, 2013
- Online registration is not available !
- Registration can be done only via bank transfer !
Foreign Ophthalmologists, Euro or US Dollar:
Before May 1, 2013 – € 118 / $ 154
From May 1, 2013 Before May 21, 2013 – € 177 / $ 231
From May 21, 2013 – € 236 / $ 307
Welcome Party – Free; **Dinners: 25.05.13 & 26.05.13 – € 59 / $ 77 per dinner, per person
Local ophthalmologists, Georgian Lari:
Before May 1, 2013 – GL 118
From May 1, 2013 Before May 21, 2013 – GL 177
From May 21, 2013 – GL 236
Welcome Party – Free; **Dinners: 25.05.13 & 26.05.13 – GL 118 per dinner, per person
Residents/Trainee*
Before May 1, 2013 – Free
From May 1, 2013 Before May 21, 2013 – GL 59
From May 21, 2013 – GL 118
Welcome Party – GL 59; **Dinners: 25.05.13 & 26.05.13 – GL 118 per dinner, per person
PLEASE NOTE:
1. ALL REGISTRATIONS FEES INCLUDE 18% VAT
2. BSOS members (who applied for membership before 1 March, 2013) are entitled to 10% discount on the registration fee
*Any Trainee Registration made must be accompanied by a Trainee Verification Letter from University/Institute. This can be emailed to bsos-escrs@eyeclinic.ge
**Dinner at the bank of River Mtkvari 19:00-23:00pm; 25.05.2013
**Dinner at Kvareli Lake 19:00-23:00pm; 26.05.2013
Cancellation Policy: Please note that all cancellations will be subject to a 20% administration fee. Deadline for cancellations is 5 days prior to the meeting.
There will be no cancellations after the meeting has taken place.
Cancellations must be made in writing to the Registration Department at bsos-escrs@eyeclinic.ge
ACCOUNT DETAILS –You can make transfer on following accounts in EUR, USD & GEL
Please indicate: Details of Payment (BSOS & ESCRS Academy Joint Meeting participation fee, Dinner on 25th of May and/or Dinner on 26th of May), your full name & e-mail while making Bank transfer. After completion send e-mail at bsos-escrs@eyeclinic.ge and you will receive a registration confirmation letter.
FOR EUR TRANSFER
INTERMEDIARY:
DEUTSCHE BANK A.G.
D-6236, FRANKFURT/ESCHBORN
SWIFT: DEUTDEFF
BLZ: 50070010
TBC BANK’s Correspondent Account: #9499096
BENEFICIARY’S BANK:
HEAD OFFICE SWIFT: TBCBGE22
JSC “TBC Bank”, Central Branch
SWIFT: TBCBGE22830
BENEFICIARY’S Account:
GE59 TB06 0000 0117 0705 42
NAME OF BENEFICIARY:
“AKHALI MZERA” LTD
FOR USD TRANSFER
INTERMEDIARY:
CITIBANK N.A.
111 Wall str., New York, N.Y. 10043
SWIFT: CITIUS33
ABA: 021000089
TBC BANK’s Correspondent Account: #36127097
BENEFICIARY’S BANK:
HEAD OFFICE SWIFT: TBCBGE22
JSC “TBC Bank”, Central Branch
SWIFT: TBCBGE22830
BENEFICIARY’S Account:
GE59 TB06 0000 0117 0705 42
NAME OF BENEFICIARY:
“AKHALI MZERA” LTD
FOR GEL TRANSFERS
JSC “TBC Bank”, Central Branch
BANK CODE – TBCBGE 22
NAME OF BENEFICIARY – “AKHALI MZERA” LTD
BENEFICIARY’S ACCOUNT – GE93 TB06 0000 0038 4678 23
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE MEETING – ENGLISH
TRANSLATION – The simultaneous translation from English to Georgian and vice versa for all scientific sessions.
PRESENTATION/ABSTRACT DEADLINE: April 1, 2013
Online submission is not avialable!
All Presentations/Abstracts must be sent to the Organization Committee at bsos-escrs@eyeclinic.ge
All abstracts will be initially reviewed, graded and accepted or rejected and authors will be notified.
ALL ABSTRACTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH. FOR SUBMITTING THE ABSTRACTS PLEASE FOLLOW THE STRUCTURED FORMAT BELOW:
- Title
- Purpose (max 100 words)
- Setting/Venue (max 50 words)
- Methods (max 200 words)
- Report of case or case series (max 300 words)
- Results (max 200 words)
- Conclusions (max 200 words)
PRESENTATION MUST BE MADE IN POWERPOINT IN ENGLISH. DURATION IS MAX 10 MINUTES.
All Presentations/abstracts selected will be issued on a CDfor every participant.
POSTER PRESENTATION DEADLINE: 1 May, 2013
Size: Your poster should be no larger than 120 cm (H) and 90 cm (W)
The Committee reserves the right to determine whether a submission is accepted as an oral presentation or a poster. The decision of the Committee is final.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
The Exhibition will take place from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 May 2013.
Working Hours: 09:00am – 18:00pm
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. In the event of any changes you will be notified in
writing once you have reserved exhibition space.
Booth Space Reservation for the BSOS & ESCRS Academy joint meeting is now open.
BOOTH SPACE RENTAL Fee: €2000/$2600
The fee includes: Standard booth size – 5 m2, 1 table and 2-3 chairs.
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE Fee: €1500/$1950
The fee includes 1 hour Instructional course by company speaker (arranged with organization committee).
Please note: The fees DO NOT include VAT – ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO 18% VAT
SPONSORSHIP
SANTEN PLATINUM SPONSOR
15 m2 booth size with suitable interior design
5 posters in the best visible places of the venue
1 hour Instructional Course (arranged with organization committee)
Invitations for 3 persons to the Welcome Party
Sponsor’s booklets in the congress beg
Sponsor’s logo on advertising announcements
NIDEK & MEDICONTUR GOLD SPONSORS
10 m2 booth size with suitable interior design
3 posters in the best visible places of the venue
1 hour Instructional Course (arranged with organization committee)
Invitations for 2 persons to the Welcome Party
Sponsor’s booklets in the congress beg
Sponsor’s logo on advertising announcements
FARMIGEA, AMO & BAUSCH + LOMB SILVER SPONSORS
5 m2 booth size with suitable interior design
2 posters in the best visible places of the venue
1 hour Instructional Course (arranged with organization committee)
Invitation for 1 person to the Welcome Party
Sponsor’s booklets in the congress beg
Sponsor’s logo on advertising announcements
Cancellation Policy: Please note that all cancellations will be subject to a 20% administration cancellation
fee. Deadline for cancellations is 1 month prior to the meeting. There will be no cancellations after 19 April, 2013.
CONTACT
For more detailed information please contact Organization Committee at: escrs-bsos@eyeclinic.ge
Organizing Committee Secretary Ms. Nino Freyja; e-mail: nino.freyja@hotmail.com; mobile: +995 570 900 425
PROGRAMME (DRAFT)
24.05.13 — 09:00-10:00 Registration
10:00-12:00 BSOS Free Papers:
10:00-11:00 cataract surgery (5 presentations 10min. each+discussion).
11:00-12:00 refractive surgery (“———————————————–“).
12:00-13:00 Opening Ceremony (welcome greetings etc.).
13:00-14:00 L U N C H .
14:00-17:00 Tbilisi Bus City Tour (only for guests)
14:00-15:00 Instructional Courses by company speakers.
15:00-16:00 (“—————————————-“).
16:00-17:00 (“—————————————-“).
17:00-18:00 (“—————————————-“).
18:00-19:00 Free Time.
19:00-22:00 Welcome Reception.
25.05.13 — 09:00-13:00 BSOS Free Papers:
09:00-10:00 glaucoma (5 presentations 10min. each + discussion).
10:00-11:00 oculoplastic (“—————————————“).
11:00-12:00 vitreo/retina (“—————————————“).
12:00-13:00 pediatric (“——————————————-“).
13:00-14:00 L U N C H
14:00-19:00 Tours to Gori (Stalin museum) & Mtskheta (only for guests)
14:00-15:00 Instructional Courses by company speakers.
15:00-16:00 (“———————————“).
16:00-17:00 (“———————————“).
17:00-18:00 (“———————————“).
19:00-23:00 **Dinner at the bank of River Mtkvari (€59 / $77 /GL 118 per person).
26.05.13 — 09:00-13:00 ESCRS Academy Lectures:
09:00-09:25 Endophthalmitis (prevention & treatment)- Peter Barry
09:25-09:40 Discussion
09:40-10:05 Glaucoma & Cataract Combined Surgery – Philippe Sourdilie
10:05-10:20 Discussion
10:20-10:45 Dropped Nucleus – Peter Barry
10:45-11:00 Discussion
11:00-11:25 Small Pupil, Pseudoexfoliation, White Cataract – Richard Packard
11:25-11:40 Discussion
11:40-12:05 PCO (inevitability or complication) – David Spalton
12:05-12:20 Discussion
12:20-12:45 Premium Cataract Surgery for Today – Bekir Aslan
12:45-13:00 Discussion
13:00-14:00 End of session & L U N C H
14:00-19:00 Wine Tour in Kakheti (only for guests)
14:00-15:00 Instructional Courses by company speakers
15:00-16:00 (“———————————“).
16:00-17:00 (“———————————“).
17:00-18:00 (“———————————“).
19:00-23:00 **Dinner at Kvareli Lake (€ 59 / $ 77 / GL 118)