The History of the International Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (Video)

In recent years, about 20% of the attendees at NANOS meetings live and practise in parts of the world outside North America. "International" neuro-ophthalmology differs from "North American" neuro-ophthalmology in several ways. For example, the patterns and prevalence of the various diseases vary with geographic location, and there is enormous variability in local facilities for clinical service delivery and research. This symposium is designed to showcase international aspects of neuro-ophthalmology. It will focus on several different areas including the different profiles of neuro-ophthalmic disease in other parts of the world and the variable levels of service provision and education, particularly in the developing world. The symposium will provide the opportunity to foster international collaboration and increase the involvement of NANOS members at an international level. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) Recognize differences in prevalence of neuroophthalmic diseases between different countries; 2) Describe differences in service provision in different regions of the world; and 3) Determine how to foster international neuro-ophthalmologic collaboration