It is our privilege to invite you to the XIth Meeting of the International Strabismological Association to be held in İstanbul, Turkey on 22-25 September 2010.
ISA Meetings that were held every four year since 1966, have provided an opportunity to discuss the most current issues in binocular visionocular motilityhave attracted general ophthalmologists, strabismologists, paediatric ophthalmologistsorthoptists worldwide.
We are honoured to invite colleagues from all over the world to our country, the land of miraclesboundaries where Hittites met Romans, Christianity met Islam, Europe met Asiagreen met blue.
İstanbul, being the only city in the world built on two continents has formed its destiny as an imperial capital for 1600 years. As a consequence of its cultural historycultural life, İstanbul has been chosen as the “European Capital of Culture” in 2010.
The city bears the characteristics of a link between the Eastthe West, the pastthe present. From the empires of Roman, ByzantineOttoman, this metropolis with its rich historynatural beauty, offers a friendly welcomegenuine hospitality. Numerous museums, ancient churches, synagogues, basilicas, mosques, mausoleums, palacesbazaars are standing today as the pride of all civilizations.
A fascinating social activities programme has been organized to accompany the scientific programme in order to make your stay a more pleasant one.
I am confident that ISA 2010 will provide a rich opportunity for sharing knowledgeexperience as well as establishing enduring ties of friendship.
I look forward to welcoming you in İstanbul, at the crossroad of cultures for an unforgettable ISA Meeting.
Prof. Dr. Seyhan B. Özkan
Local Organizer
Dates
22 - 25 September 2010
Congress Venue
İstanbul Harbiye Military Museum
Official Language
The official language of the congress is English.
Local Climate
In September the weather is usually mild in İstanbul. The average high is 23 °Cthe average low is 15 °C. Evenings could be chillytherefore delegates are recommended to bring light coat.
Time Zone
Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), 1 hour ahead of mid-European time, 7 hours ahead Eastern Standard Time, USA7 hours behind of Japan.
Official Invitation, PassportVisa Requirements
Upon request, the Local Organizer will be pleased to send a personal letter of invitation so as to enable participants to obtain supporting fundsvisas for attending the congress. Every foreign visitor entering Turkey must possess a valid passport. Participants from countries requiring a visa for entry to Turkey are strongly advised to make their applications in their home countries at least one month before the intended date of travel. If in doubt, information can be obtained from the nearest Turkish Embassy, Consulatewww.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa.
Currency, ExchangeBanking
The currency unit in Turkey is Turkish Lira. The official currency of the congress is Euro. Convertible foreign currency may be exchanged at the airport, in the hotels, banksforeign exchange offices at current daily exchange rates.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards (Visa, Master Card) are accepted in Turkey by restaurants, hotels, shopsby the Congress Registration Desk.
Electrical Appliances
The electric current in Turkey is 50 Hz, 220 volts AC in all parts of the country. Plugs are different than USA, EnglandItaly, JapanAustralia. Most major hotels have adaptors for guest´s use.
Insurance
The meeting organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, for lossdamage to property belonging to the congress participantstheir accompanying persons either during the congresspost congress activities. Please obtain proper travelhealth insurance prior to your trip.
At the Airport
There are servicestaxis from İstanbul Atatürk Airport to the city centre. Besides, a transfer service will be provided upon request. Transfer information will be available on the web site.
Telephones
Pay phones are available at the conference centre as well as in the city. Phone cards are widely available in shops.
The international dialing code for Turkey is 90,the code for İstanbul city is 212.
Official Airline
Turkish AirlinesLufthansa Airlines have been appointed as the official airline for this eventoffers a special rate in connection with participation.
LOCAL ORGANIZER:
Seyhan B. Özkan, M.D. Turkey
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
Michael X. Repka, M.D. (Chair) , USA
Eugene Helveston, M.D. , USA
Gerd Holmstrom, M.D. , Sweden
Lionel Kowal, M.D. , Australia
Seyhan B. Özkan, M.D. , Turkey
BIELSCHOWSKY LECTURE AND LINKSZ AWARD COMMITTEE
David L. Guyton, M.D. (Chair), USA
John P. Lee, M.D. , UK
Lionel Kowal, M.D. ,Australia
Jan-Tjeerd de Faber, M.D. ,The Netherlands
Robert LaRoche, M.D. , Canada
LOCAL ORGANIZER
Seyhan B. ÖZKAN, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
Address: Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology (Göz Hastalıkları A.D.), 09010, Aydın / TURKEY
Fax: +90 256 214 59 88
E-mail: sbozkan@superonline.com
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Ege Kongre ve Turizm Hizmetleri
Address: 1391 Sokak No: 8 / A Alsancak, İzmir / TURKEY
Tel: +90 232 464 13 51
Fax: +90 232 464 29 25
E-mail: info@egekongre.com
