Bali to Host Unique New International Forum and Leisure Break for Ophthalmologists

The long awaited getaway for successful Ophthalmologists is here. The Bali Ophthalmology Retreat to launch at Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort in April 23-26, 2008 with strong corporate support.

Jakarta, Indonesia, January 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Bali, Indonesia will be the home of the Bali Ophthalmology Retreat, a new deluxe international event for ophthalmologists in Asia and the West being launched April 23 – 26, 2008 at The Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort & Spa.

Established as The International Forum and Leisure Break for Ophthalmologists, the Bali Ophthalmology Retreat is a unique annual experience for Ophthalmologists to revitalize and refresh the mind and body - a combination of matchless leisure and recreational activities and powerful scientific sessions together with personal skills development tutorials. Ophthalmologists will have a rare opportunity to network with fellow professionals from all over the region in an exclusive environment of quality relaxation and the magic of Bali.

The meeting is a four-day affair with the first day for registrations and early arrivals to enjoy leisure activities. The scientific sessions on cataract, refractive, and retina surgery will be covered during the mornings of the second and third days, with the afternoons featuring concurrent tutorials on personal skills training for ophthalmologists in areas such as time management skills, selling, persuading and influencing, making effective presentations, video editing and improving clinic service. Day four is designated totally for leisure and recreational activities.

Delegates joining the event will experience elegant and sumptuous meals of Balinese and international cuisine, and will have leisure activities available throughout the four days. There will be structured activities (tours, cooking classes, meditation and yoga, spa visits, dinner get togethers, etc.), as well as a wide variety of sports and recreational activities that delegates and accompanying persons can choose from.

Well known scientific session speakers who have been confirmed are Prof. Ian J. Constable of Lions Eye Institute - Australia, Prof. Dr. Michael C. Knorz of FreeVis Lasik Zentrum Universitätsklinikum Mannheim – Germany, Prof. Ong Sze Guan of Singapore National Eye Center – Singapore, Dr. Bonnie An Henderson – USA, Prof. Ian McAllister of Lions Eye Institute – Australia, Prof.Yusuke Oshima of Osaka University Medical School – Japan, Dr. Hadi Prakoso, Klinik Mata Nusantara – Indonesia, Dr. Steve C. Schallhorn of US Navy – USA, Dr. Sjakon G. Tahija of Klinik Mata Nusantara - Indonesia and Dr. Abhaykumar R. Vasavada of Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research Centre - India.

Personal Skills speakers, experts in their field, are Dr. Bob E. Beaudoin of University of Connecticut – USA, Prof. Rene T. Domingo of Asian Institute of Management – Philippines and Mr. Darren Sim of Microsoft Developer Programs – Singapore.

There has been very strong corporate support with an excellent line up of confirmed sponsors to date, including Alcon, PT. Optik Tunggal and AMO as Platinum Sponsors; PT. Bersaudara as a Gold Sponsor; and PT. Mulya Husada Jaya/Carl Zeiss Ophthalmology, and Quantel Medical / PT. Primas Megah Perkasa, PT. Pancaraya Krisnamandiri, PT. Triastri Meditama and PT Ferron Par Pharmaceutical as Cooperating Sponsors.

The Bali Ophthalmology Retreat is presented by Klinik Mata Nusantara, in association with Lions Eye Institute, and Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre. Dr. Sjakon G. Tahija is Chairman of the event with Dr. Abhaykumar R. Vasavada and Prof. Ian J. Constable serving as Co-Chairs. They are among the most eminent figures in ophthalmology in the region. The event management company is OIC Events, organizers of leading regional conferences and awards programs in Asia

For further information on the Bali Ophthalmology Retreat, please contact Abigail Bacani, Event Manager, at Telephone (632) 812 6288 or Email: abbybacani@oiceventsasia.com.

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OIC Events
Tel: (632) 812 6288
Email: shawnpamintuan@oiceventsasia.com

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