Research Activities
The Saudi Ophthalmology 2010 Symposium is the combined meeting of the 27th Annual Symposium of the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and the 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society.
This symposium will take place at the Makarem Convention Center, Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 28 February - 3 March 2010 corresponding 15 -18 Rabi I 1431H.
The symposium will focus on recent advances in the following topics:
Cornea 
Refractive surgery 
Cataract 
Retina
Biotechnology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Uveitis
Glaucoma
Prevention of Blindness
Optometry
This symposium allows participants to:
Be updated on the latest developments and knowledge in ophthalmology. 
Benefit from the expertise shared by the international guest speakers.
Interact with clinicians, academics and practitioners in ophthalmology and its subspecialties from Saudi Arabia, the GCC region and around the world. 
Become aware of the latest and most advanced ophthalmic equipment including lasers, contact lenses and pharmaceuticals, and their suppliers. 
Be able to provide a higher level of ophthalmic care.
The target audiences are ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmic assistants, ophthalmic technicians, and allied health professionals working in the field of eye care and prevention of blindness.