Preliminary programme. Annual Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society 2009

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1 Annual Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society th Congress of South-East European Ophthalmological Society (SEEOS) XIII. Congress of the Hungarian Pediatric Ophthalmological Society with the participation of the Hungarian Contactological Society 2 nd Symposium of Hungarian Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (HARVO) Date: June 2009 Venue: Europa Congress Centre H-1021 Budapest, Pálos u. 2. Preliminary programme call for papers and courses, accommodation booking

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3 Dear Colleagues! The 2009 year s Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society (HOS) will be organized between June 25 and , in Budapest. The internationalisation of the theoretical and clinical sciences is demonstrated by the fact that our national congress is organized, not only with the participation of invited foreign guests, but together with an international society, the South-East European Ophthalmological Society (SEEOS). As in the past years, the Hungarian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmologists and Strabologists and the Hungarian Contactological Society join our Congress. HARVO, that was founded last year, will also participate with its own session. HARVO is not only a section of HOS, but also one of the chapters of ARVO. The main subject of our Congress: The Clinical and Interdisciplinary Aspects of Ophthalmology, besides our clinical commitments, also indicates the close connections of our discipline to other fields of Medicine. The statement is especially true for Ophthalmology that those who know and practice borderlands, not only broaden their knowledge and field of activity, but practice their own field on a higher level, and enrich with newer and newer methods the diagnostic and therapeutic armamentarium of Ophthalmology. With these thoughts we wish You a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in our beautiful capital, Budapest. András Berta, MD, PhD, DSc President of HOS Andrea Facskó, MD, PhD General Secretary of HOS János Németh, MD, PhD, DSc Foundation Board Member of SEEOS

4 GENERAL INFORMATION Venue: Europa Congress Centre H-1021 Budapest, Pálos u. 2. Date: June 2009 Further information can be found on the webpage: Final programme will be available on the above website from: 20 May 2009 President of the Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society: Prof. Dr. András Berta, President of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society Secretary General of the Congress of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society: Dr. Andrea Facskó, Secretary General of the Hungarian Ophthalmological Society President of the SEEOS Congress: Prof. Dr. János Németh Vice President of the SEEOS Congress: Dr. Zoltán Zsolt Nagy Secretary of the SEEOS Congress: Dr. Andrea Szigeti Organising and Program Committee Prof. Dr. András Berta (Debrecen) President of the Congress Dr. Andrea Facskó Secretary General of the Congress, Dr. Andrea Deák (Szeged), Dr. Rózsa Dégi (Szeged), Dr. Vanda Hidasi (Szeged), Dr. Gábor Holló (Budapest), Dr. Ágnes Kerényi (Budapest), Dr. Tibor Millibák (Budapest), Dr. László Módis (Debrecen), Dr. Zoltán Zsolt Nagy (Budapest), Dr. András Papp (Budapest), Dr. Zsuzsanna Pámer (Pécs), Dr. Zsuzsanna Pelle (Gyula), Dr. Zsuzsanna Récsán (Budapest), Dr. Katalin Sényi (Budapest), Dr. Ágnes Szabó (Szeged), Dr. Pál Sziklai (Kecskemét), Dr. Oszkár Vastag (Szekszárd), Dr. Péter Vámosi (Budapest), Dr. Mihály Végh (Szeged), Dr. Gábor Vogt (Budapest) Scientific Committee Prof. Dr. András Berta (Debrecen), Prof. Dr. Zsolt Bíró (Pécs), Prof Dr. Helga Hammer (Szeged), Prof. Dr. István Hatvani (Budapest), Prof. Dr. Márta Janáky (Szeged), Prof. Dr. Lajos Kolozsvári (Szeged), Prof. Dr. Bálint Kovács (Pécs), Prof. Dr. János Németh (Budapest), Prof. Dr. Péter Rácz (Szombathely), Prof. Dr. György Salacz (Budapest), Prof. Dr. Ildikó Süveges (Budapest)

5 Organising Committee of SEEOS Congress Prof. Dr. János Németh President of the SEEOS Congress Dr. Zoltán Zsolt Nagy Vice President of the SEEOS Congress Dr. Andrea Szigeti Secretary of the SEEOS Congress, Dr. György Barcsay, Dr. Balázs Lesch, Dr. Miklós Resch, Dr. Miklós Schneider, Dr. Gábor Márk Somfai, Dr. Balázs Varsányi SEEOS Foundation Board President: Prof. Nikica GABRIC Croatia Members: MD Eugeniu BENDELIC Moldova Prof. Nadiya F. BOBROVA Russia Prof. Andrej CERNAK Slovakia MD Titos CHRISTOFORIDIS Cyprus Prof. Nikica GABRIC Croatia Prof. Marko HAWLINA Slovenia Prof. Mahmut KASKALOGLOU Turkey Prof. Slobodanka LATINOVIC Serbia MD Pajtim LUTAJ Albania Prof. János NÉMETH Hungary Prof. Athanasios NIKOLAKOPOULOS Greece Prof. Cesare FORLINI Italy Prof. Mustafa SEFIC Bosnia-Hercegovina Prof. Daniela SELARU Romania Prof. Petja VASSILEVA Bulgaria MD Magdalena Antova VELEVSKA Macedonia Official languages: Hungarian, English Official language of SEEOS Congress: English Congress Organiser MOTESZ Congress and Travel Agency Contact on the congress: Alice Sipos H-1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 36., Tel.: + 36 (06) , Fax: + 36 (06) congress@motesz.hu, Internet: IMPORTANT DEADLINES Deadline for submission of abstracts: 15 April 2009 Deadline for registration at reduced rate: 5 May 2009 Confirmation of acceptance of lectures, courses: 15 May 2009 Deadline for accommodation booking: 5 May 2009 Confirmation of Hotel Booking and Registration will be sent in 1 week after the payment has arrived

6 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME Main topics Clinical and Interdisciplinary Aspects of Ophthalmology Cataract Cornea & Refractive Surgery Retina Glaucoma Pediatric ophthalmology Neuroophthalmology Free Topics, Case reports Poster session Symposia, Courses VISION 2020 Symposium Preliminary Time Schedule of SEEOS 25 June 2009, Thursday Noon: Opening Afternoon: Symposia, Courses, Scientific Sessions Evening: Welcome Reception 26 June 2009, Friday Morning: Plenary Session, HARVO Symposium, invited lectures Afternoon: Scientific Sessions 27 June 2009, Saturday Courses, Scientific Sessions, VISION 2020 Symposium SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION Abstract submission for lectures, posters and courses on the enclosed form by , to the following address: or by CD to MOTESZ Congress and Travel Agency, H-1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 36. The final programme of the congress and the abstracts will be published in a special supplement of the Society s journal Szemészet, which will be given to all participants during the registration at the site of the congress. You are invited to submit lectures, posters and courses relevant to any topic of the Congress. Abstract form is available: Deadline for abstract submission for lectures, posters or courses: 15 April 2009

7 Technical facilities available: PC, projector, slide projection. Microsoft Office XP programme (If using other software, please provide your own computer), Video display system (VHS) SOCIAL PROGRAMMES WELCOME RECEPTION 25 June 2009, Venue: Europa Congress Centre (included in the registration fee) GALA DINNER 26 June 2009, Venue: Gerbeaud - Átrium terem Cím: H-1051 Budapest Vörösmarty tér 7-8. (Entrance from the Dorottya Street) (Registration as stated on the registration form) REGISTRATION If you wish to attend the congress you are requested to complete the attached registration form and send it by mail or fax to the following address / fax number: MOTESZ Congress and Travel Agency, H-1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 36., Hungary. fax: Paid before 5 May 2009 Paid after 5 May 2009 General registration fee 160 Euro 180 Euro Resident* 100 Euro 120 Euro Accompanying persons 100 Euro Gala dinner 40 Euro The registration fee includes for the delegates: Access to the Scientific Sessions and the Exhibition area, Conference bag, Badge, one copy of the Final Programme and Book of Abstracts, Welcome Reception, lunches (2x), coffees The registration fee includes for the accompanying persons: Access to the Exhibition area, Welcome Reception, Sightseeing in Budapest VAT is included * With certificate of Resident s status All participants eligible to pay the Resident s fee must have a Certificate sent attached to the registration form, written in English and signed by the hospital official entitled to sign such a letter and the applicant herself/himself. Please note that the deadline to benefit from the early registration fee is 5 th May 2009

8 ACCOMMODATION Hotel Europa**** & Hotel Rege*** Location: The hotel is situated in the green belt of Budapest, right at the foot of Buda Hills. Hotel services: Restaurant, drink bar, 24-hour reception, a daily free city transfer to the city centre, luggage room, safe, laundry, WIFI Internet access, in the Hotel Rege: sauna, jacuzzi, solarium, massage and swimming pool. Parking: Free outdoor and secure indoor car parking Room services: Apart Hotel Europa**** double bedded apartments and double rooms with air-conditioning, telephone, TV, WIFI Internet, hair-dryer, mini bar, safe, (the apartments offer a well-equipped kitchen) Hotel Rege*** Rooms with telephone, TV, Internet connection, the most of them with air-conditioning Hotel Budapest**** Location: The four-star hotel, with its unique cylindrical-shaped architectural style towers at the foot of the Castle Hill, offers the most beautiful panorama of the city. How to get to the conference venue (by Budapest public transport): Bus Nr. 22 from the Hotel Budapest to Dénes street (7 stations) about 15 minutes Hotel services: Restaurant (with vegetarian and dietary cuisine too), coffee shop, drink bar, 24-hour open reception, business centre, WIFI Internet connection, central safe, sauna, laundry, dry cleaning Parking: parking place for cars and buses Room services: Rooms with beautiful view and air-conditioning, private bath, direct-dial telephone, minibar, TV with satellite programmes, movie channel, radio, hairdryer, Internet access, non smoking rooms, electric current: 220 V.

9 OPTIONAL PROGRAMMES BUDAPEST CITY TOUR During the City Tour, on Budapest s most beautiful avenue, on the Andrássy road participants can see the St. Stephen s Basilica and the Opera House, at the end of the road arrival to the Heroes Square, to the Millennium Monument where the guide shows the sights of the square (Millennium Monument with excellent personalities of the Hungarian history, Vajdahunyad Castle). Crossing through downtown, from the Elisabeth Bridge tour participants can delight the panorama of the Danube Bank with the famous public buildings, a wonderful view from Gellért Hill (photo stop), followed by walk in the castle district, visiting the Royal Castle (outside), the Matthias Church (outside), and Fishermen s Bastion from where the panorama of the city can be admired. Then cross the Danube through the Margaret Bridge (Margaret Island) passing by the Parliament. MEDICAL HISTORY TOUR, TOUR IN THE CASTLE DISTRICT OF BUDAPEST The Semmelweis Medical History Museum, together with the National Medical History Library and the Archives make up the most important research basis of the Hungarian physician history. The Rock Hospital (Szikla Kórház) is located under the Castle Hill. Some local businessmen started to construct it right before the Second World War in order to create a safe storage for their goods. The ongoing project was then taken over by the Government of Budapest. It established an emergency surgery centre there, a secret military hospital and atomic bunker. It is now working as a new museum where participants can see the exhibits of the history of military hospitals. The next station of the tour is the Arany Sas Patikamúzeum (Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum) which is one of the Castle District s oldest pharmacies. Besides the original furnishings, the history of the pharmacy is also displayed in the Baroque building, which bears several Classicist details.

10 While also walking by all monuments of the Castle district, you will discover Buda Castle cavecellars (Budai Várbarlang), the largest subterranean cave-cellar system in Hungary. In medieval times the wells of the cave-cellars provided drinking water and the caves themselves were used for food storage, as a cache for valuables and as a hiding place. CRUISES ON THE DANUBE Duna Bella Daytime Sightseeing A pleasant hour on board of the Danube (Duna) Bella boat, sailing between the splendid vision of Buda and Pest & an hour walk with an English speaking guide on Margaret Island. A sparkling cocktail and a choice of wine, beer or soft drink are in the price included Duna Legenda Evening Sightseeing Cruise Evening sightseeing cruise sound, view and vision show on the river. The tour participants are invited for an hour s showboat cruise at night. Glass in hand will be able to experience how the legends of Budapest come alive. Have a look behind the walls of the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the bridges, and other splendid sights all bathed in light. A sparkling cocktail and a choice of wine, beer or soft drink are in the price included. Candlelit Dinner Cruise Evening sightseeing cruise sound, view and vision show on the river. The participants are invited for a showboat cruise and dinner at night. Enjoy your meal and let the scenery of evening Budapest delight you. A four-course candlelit dinner and live music all on board of a brand new bubble boat. Superior: 65.- / person Menu + a glass of Champagne + a bottle of mineral water or a glass of soft drink Exclusive: 78.- / person Menu + a glass of Champagne or Pálinka or Jagermeister + a bottle of mineral water or a glass of soft drink + a bottle of vine ordinary + a cup of coffee / tea + a glass of Cognac or Tokaji Aszú ***

11 HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE? How to get there? From highways by vehicle: You can reach the congress venue from the M0 or the M1-M7 motorways in the direction of Törökbálint-Budakeszi. From the downtown Budapest: Moszkva square Hûvösvölgyi street Budakeszi street Europa Congress Center, Pálos street 2. By Budapest Public Transportation: From Déli railway station: by tram 59 or 61 to Moszkva square, and than by bus 22 to Dénes street. From Nyugati railway station: by tram 4 or 6 to Moszkva square and than by bus 22 to Dénes street. From Keleti railway station: by Metro 2 (red metro line) to Moszkva square. From Moszkva square by bus 22 to Dénes street. From Kelenföldi railway station: by bus 7 to Móricz Zsigmond square and than by tram 61 to Moszkva square. From Moszkva square by bus 22 to Dénes street. From Ferihegy airport: by bus 200E to Kõbánya-Kispest and than by Metro 3 (blue metro line) to Deák square. From Deák square by Metro 2 (red metro line) to Moszkva square and than by bus 22 to Dénes street. Or by airport minibus service.

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