International Conference on the Tear Film & Ocular Surface: Basic Science & Clinical Relevance

International Conference

Mission:
Assess critically the current knowledge and 'state of the art' research on the structure and function of tear film-producing tissues, tears and the ocular surface in both health and disease

Promote an international exchange of information that will be of value to basic scientists involved in eye research, to clinicians in the eye care community, and to pharmaceutical companies with an interest in the treatment of tear film or ocular surface disorders

Occurrence: Every 3 years

Locations:
Southampton Princess, Bermuda, 1992
Southampton Princess, Bermuda, 1996
Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii, 2000
Wyndham El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico, 2004
Palazzo dei Congressi, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 2007
Florence, Italy, 22-25 September 2010

Participants:
1992: 100+
1996: 200+
2000: 300+
2004: 400+
2007: 500+
2010: 700+

The 6th International Conference on the Tear Film & Ocular Surface: Basic Science & Clinical Relevance

International Conference

This Conference is designed to:

Assess critically the current knowledge and 'state of the art' research on the structure and function of tear film-producing tissues, tears and the ocular surface in both health and disease

Promote an international exchange of information that will be of value to basic scientists involved in eye research, to clinicians in the eye care community, and to pharmaceutical companies with an interest in the treatment of tear film or ocular surface disorders

Firenze Fiera , Florence, Italy, 22-25 September 2010

> Abstract Book, Highlights & Historical Perspective

TFOS Conference 2007, Taormina, Sicily

Abstract Book available