Dear Colleagues,

It is our privilege to invite you to the XIth Meeting of the International Strabismological Association to be held in İstanbul, Turkey on 22-25 September 2010.

ISA Meetings that were held every four year since 1966, have provided an opportunity to discuss the most current issues in binocular vision and ocular motility and have attracted  general ophthalmologists, strabismologists, paediatric ophthalmologists and orthoptists worldwide.

We are honoured to invite colleagues from all over the world to our country, the land of miracles and boundaries where Hittites met Romans, Christianity met Islam, Europe met Asia and green met blue.

İstanbul, being the only city in the world built on two continents has formed its destiny as an imperial capital for 1600 years. As a consequence of its cultural history and cultural life, İstanbul has been chosen as the “European Capital of Culture” in 2010.

The city bears the characteristics of a link between the East and the West, the past and the present. From the empires of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, this metropolis with its rich history and natural beauty, offers a friendly welcome and genuine hospitality. Numerous museums, ancient churches, synagogues, basilicas, mosques, mausoleums, palaces and bazaars are standing today as the pride of all civilizations.

A fascinating social activities programme has been organized to accompany the scientific programme in order to make your stay a more pleasant one.

I am confident that ISA 2010 will provide a rich opportunity for sharing knowledge and experience as well as establishing enduring ties of friendship.

I look forward to welcoming you in İstanbul, at the crossroad of cultures for an unforgettable ISA Meeting.

Prof. Dr. Seyhan B. Özkan
Local Organizer