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From the WGA Executive Office
Professor Robert D. Fechtner, Executive Vice President
Dear readers,
It is time for the 7th World Glaucoma Congress 2017! The Congress will be held in Helsinki, Finland from June 28 till July 1, 2017. We were delighted to learn that already 2650 have registered and that we have received the highest number of submitted abstracts ever.
Through the participation of so many, the World Glaucoma Congress has successfully established itself as a leading educational platform in the field of Glaucoma. With the exceptional work of the 7th WGC-2017 Program Planning Committee, under guidance of Jonathan Crowston, this was made possible yet again. Click here for the full congress program and all confirmed faculty members.
We would like to encourage all IGR readers to register and to enjoy the distinguished international faculty, extensive program and the beautiful nature of Helsinki, Finland. Did you notice that we are planning a Midsummer Night Nordic Walk around the Töölönlahti Bay on Thursday evening, June 29? Click here to register and find all congress details.
We are excited to announce that the WGA and ICO have collaborated to create four ICO-WGA Three-Month Fellowships for young ophthalmologists from Sub-Saharan Africa. The ICO-WGA Fellowships have been awarded to ophthalmologists from Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, and Togo. Each fellow is funded to cover expenses and free registration for the 7th WGC-2017. In addition, the Fellows will spend their summer training in Finland, with hosts Drs. Tero Kivelä, Helsinki University Central Hospital; Anja Tuulonen, Tampere University Hospital; and Eija Vesti, University of Turku.
The next IGR issue, 18-3, will be available in print for all delegates of the 7th World Glaucoma Congress. This special edition will include some extra material which will make a stop at our World Glaucoma Association booth worth the effort.
For the time being, please enjoy this issue of the IGR and let me know your thoughts regarding our efforts in this and all WGA initiatives. You can reach me via Fechtner@worldglaucoma.com. You can also contact our WGA Executive Office (info@worldglaucoma.org) if you need any information or have questions on IGR or WGA related matters.
I look forward to hearing from you or meeting you in Helsinki!
