Congress of the French Society of Ophthalmology - SFO 2013

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SFO 2013

The Congress of the French Society of Ophthalmology (SFO) is in its 119th year. The issues tackled in the main lectures include: advances in gene therapy, macular pathologies, childhood glaucoma, corneal ulcerations and management of conjunctival melanoma. There will also be interactive surgical workshops and over 100 exhibition stands.

For more information please visit the SFO website or alternatively for a printable PDF click here

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