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ways in which people with a retinal degeneration see
their world. Find out what Retinal International does and
about its member societies together with contacts in
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16th Retina International Worldcongress 26th and 27th June 2010, Stresa, Italy

We are very proud to announce that the 16th Retina International World Congress will take place on the 26th and 27th of June 2010 on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa, Italy. These two days will feature reports by and discussions with world leading researchers and clinicians working in the following areas

Classification and epidemiology of an Orphan Disease
Clinical diagnostic tools
Retinal degeneration : lessons from basic research
Genes and gene therapy
Stem cells and cell therapy
Neuroprotection
Molecular diagnostic tools
Age- related macular degeneration: recent advances
Low vision aids and rehabilitation
Ongoing clinical trials

This is a unique opportunity to keep up with research advances and therapy trial outcomes, while enjoying the warm and friendly Italian atmosphere. Don’t miss it.

For detailed information, please click the following links:

Preliminary Programm

Conference registration form

Accomodation form

Latest research news from ARVO 2009

The Arvo conference is the most important anual conference of vision and ophthalomology. This years event was marked by numerous exciting research results in retinal degeneratif diseases. Please read our report!