After a 5-year intermission, University Malaya is excited as it is our turn to host the upcoming Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference (COSC) on 17-18 September 2022.

We are pleased to announce that the meeting will go big this year as it will be held in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS) to give valuable opportunities for our attendees to be a part of an international conference in our very own shores.

The theme of the conference is Repair, Restore, Rehabilitate, pRevent - Ophthalmic Trauma 360°.

Malaysia's travel borders have re-opened on the 1st April 2022. We welcome everyone both international and national to our full in-person conference in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia!

Since ocular trauma is relevant to all ophthalmologists, the Scientific Committee is vigorously planning an intensive program encompassing all the subspecialities in ophthalmology. There will be sessions curated specially for trainees or consultants as well as common sessions such as the plenary sessions, symposiums, ICs, industry sponsored sessions, award ceremonies and many more.

The annual Inter-University Quiz which is a highlight of COSC will be held on the last day. We urge our universities to get ready their teams early for an exhilarating quiz.

We welcome everyone, both national and international to submit their trauma related abstracts and for our national delegates, COSC will be accepting abstracts on other segments of ophthalmology. All successful abstracts will be published in the Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology (MyJO).

All Ophthalmologists are also invited to send in videos for the Surgical Video Sessions. The aim of this program is to share techniques and surgical approaches with all members of the ophthalmology surgical team to improve the care of our patients.

Most importantly, the reason why we meet is not just to gain scientific knowledge but to connect in-person with experts around the globe and in our own backyard. We look forward to seeing fellow ophthalmologists, trainees, and industry partners in-person.

It is going to be fantastic for the ophthalmology fraternity to come together and share knowledge, experience, and inspiration with local and world experts in the field. On behalf of the 12th COSC organising committee, we look forward to welcoming you all soon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Associate Professor Dr Norlina Ramli
Organising Chairperson
12th COSC UM-APOTS Ophthalmic Trauma Meeting 2022

I am happy to announce that the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society Meeting in 2022 will be held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia in collaboration with the 12th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference 2022 hosted by University of Malaya.

The theme of the conference is Repair, Restore, Rehabilitate, pRevent - Ophthalmic Trauma 360° The dates for this meeting will be the 17th to 18th September 2022.

APOTS is committed to this meeting and will be inviting many of renowned ophthalmic trauma repair surgeons from around the globe to join us in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the latest medical advancements in this field and share their experiences in their mission to save the most important of the 5 organs of sense i.e., our eyes.

Scientific sessions will focus on oculoplastic, vitreoretinal, cornea, cataract, neuroophthalmological and glaucoma and many more. We will also have the prestigious Global Trauma Excellence Award Lecture and Asia Pacific Trauma Excellence Lecture.

Our joint scientific committee will be working hard to prepare an intense and impactful programme.

I hope that you are not only ready but excited to join us in this meeting in-person.

It is time for us to meet, enjoy re-connecting and making new friendships and learn during this meeting. See you in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Professor Dr S Natarajan
President
Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS)

Dear friends and colleagues,

It gives us much pleasure to welcome you to the 12th Conjoint Ophthalmology Scientific Conference co-organised by University of Malaya (UM) and Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS). We are very excited for this first ever collaboration between UM and APOTS and we strive to bring the best of ophthalmic trauma from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to all attendees this year.

As the world moves excitedly yet cautiously towards the post-pandemic world, this great meeting planned as a physical meeting by our colleagues involves presenters and expert faculty from within Malaysia, the Asia Pacific and all around the world.

With your participation, this conference promises a scientific feast covering all aspects of Ocular & Adnexal Trauma. The organising committee has planned not only a scientific and intellectual exchange but also, global travel permitting, a great social, cultural and gastronomical experience, truly reflecting the rich culture of Southeast Asia in ‘Malaysia – Truly Asia’.

Do submit abstracts, register early availing the early bird privilege. Together let’s make the 12th COSC UM-APOTS 2022 meeting a grand success.

Dr. Gangadhara Sundar (APOTS), Associate Professor Dr. Tengku Ain Kamalden (UM) & Associate Professor Dr. Nurliza Khaliddin (UM)
Academic & Scientific Co-Chairs
12th COSC UM-APOTS Ophthalmic Trauma Meeting 2022