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Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of Australia

33rd Clinical & Scientific Meeting & NeuroVision Training Weekend14-17 September, 2017 at Sheraton on the Park, Sydney

14 -17 September 2017

On behalf of the Neuro-ophthalmology Society of Australia (NOSA) we are delighted to invite you to participate in the 2017 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting and the Neuro-Vision Training Weekend, at the Sheraton on the Park, in Sydney NSW.This is the only dedicated neuro-ophthalmology meeting in Australia, and as such we have planned a program to keep you up to date with latest clinical advances in neuro-ophthalmology to apply within your practice. The highlight of the program will be our two keynote speakers, Dr Nancy Newman and Dr Valerie Biousse from Emory Eye Center, Atlanta. They are fabulous lecturers known for their practical approach incorporating the latest evidence based medicine, and a good dose of humour. In particular they will focus on inherited optic neuropathies and giant cell arteritis. We are also lucky to be joined by Dr Mike Burdon, who will continue his tradition of providing a series of educational case discussions. Dr Steffen Hamman from Denmark will also be speaking on his international optic disc drusen research.

The tradition of the Williams/Walsh cases will continue, with commentary being provided by Dr Svetlana Cherapoff (pathology) and Dr Yael Barnett (radiology). Local and international attendees are invited to submit a Williams case, a scientific abstract for original research or a shorter case for discussion. We also hope to expand the poster session, to accommodate smaller research projects and cases.

Please also join us for the NOSA Dinner at Bentley Restaurant (Radisson), Thursday 14 September and the NeuroVision Dinner at Postales Restaurant (GPO), Saturday 16 September. Register early to ensure a seat at these dinners!

We look forward to you being a part of NOSA’s 33rd Annual Scientific and Clinical Meeting.

Clare Fraser, Kate Ahmad, Mitchell Lawlor

Guest Speakers Nancy J. Newman, MD, is the LeoDelle Jolley Professor of Ophthalmology, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology and Instructor in Neurological Surgery at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she serves as the Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology.

Dr Newman attended Princeton University, the University of London on a Marshall Scholarship, and Harvard Medical School. She trained in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She was President of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society from 2014 to 2016. She has over 450 publications, including the primary textbook in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Walsh & Hoyt’s Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 5th and 6th Editions. She has lectured widely throughout the world and is known for her innovative teaching style. Her main research interests include disorders of the optic nerve and mitochondrial diseases.

Valérie Biousse, MD, is the Cyrus H. Stoner Professor of Ophthalmology, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Dr Biousse serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology and as Vice President of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. She has more than 300 publications, including the primary textbook Neuro-Ophthalmology and Walsh & Hoyt’s Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 6th Edition, 2005. Her current research focuses on four primary areas: (1) idiopathic intracranial hypertension, (2) the use of non-mydriatic fundus photography for the diagnosis of neuro-ophthalmic disease, (3) diagnostic errors and referral patterns in neuro-ophthalmology, and (4) ocular manifestations of cerebrovascular diseases.

Nancy J. Newman

Valérie Biousse

Call for AbstractsClosing 18 June 2017Abstracts may be either:1. Original scientific papers or short case report/series – platform or poster2. Walsh/ Williams platform case report – including radiology and pathology

• Submissions accepted on template provided in Word format only• Please click here for abstract instructions• Please email completed abstract template to Esther Gmelig (e.gmelig@bigpond.com)• Authors will be notified the result of their submission by email: 9 July 2017

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Dinner DetailsThursday 14 September 7.00pmNOSA Dinner: Bentley Restaurant & BarSaturday 16 September 7.00pmNeuroVision Dinner: Postales Restaurant, GPO Sydney, 1 Martin Place Sydney

Event OrganiserC: Esther GmeligE. e.gmelig@bigpond.comP: 0417 544 310

Accommodation Sheraton on the Park161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000Information to be confirmed. Click here for bookings

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Sheraton on the Park, Sydney