Jeddah, next Rabi` Al Thani

The representative of the Saudi Society of Ophthalmology in the Western Region, Dr. Ali Al-Khairy, President of the Third Red Sea Ophthalmology Conference 2017, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, confirmed that the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties has been submitted to approve (30) hours of continuing medical education for the participants and attendees registered in the activities of the conference, which is organized by the association And the National Guard Hospital in Jeddah at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, in cooperation with the Eye Hospital in Jeddah, during the period from the sixth to the ninth of next Rabi` al-Thani.

During his meeting with members of the scientific and executive committees to discuss the arrangements for launching the conference, Al-Khairy stated that it focuses on serving continuous medical education, and contributing to raising the level of ophthalmology in the Kingdom in line with global development, by hosting many of those interested in ophthalmology around the world.

For his part, Dr. Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Chairman of the Scientific Committees, Director of the Ophthalmology Training Program in the Western Region, noted that the conference attracts a number of international and bright speakers in the field of ophthalmology, and added: It presents the latest medical working papers and workshops that revolve around a wide range Topics include: corneal and frontal diseases and surgeries, refractive surgeries to correct vision, cataract surgeries and lens implants, in addition to glaucoma (blue water) and the retina.

The conference provides an opportunity to learn about the latest developments and potentials in the field of ophthalmology, and to benefit from the experiences of international speakers and guests.