Guidelines for ePoster Presentation

ePosters will be available for viewing at the viewing stations during the 33rd APACRS Annual Meeting.

ePoster Category

Cataract Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implants (IOLs)
Refractive Surgery
Corneal Surgery
General

Abstract Format

The title must be brief, concise, and in CAPITAL LETTERS. Limit to 20 words.
Authors: Please enter your name as you wish it to appear in the Final Program.
The total number of authors for each ePoster presentation may not exceed 5.
The abstract text should not exceed 250 words, and no chart or graphics should be included in the abstract submission.
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to redact any submission.
You are permitted a maximum of 3 keywords per abstract. If more than 3 words are entered, only the first 3 will be recognized.

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

Declaration of conflict(s) of interest or the lack thereof should be made at the bottom right corner of the ePoster as indicated in the ePoster template provided. Failure to declare conflict(s) of interest or the lack thereof may result in the poster being not considered for the Best ePoster Awards.

Technical Specifications

Each Poster must not exceed ONE PowerPoint slide. Additional slides will not be accepted.
Only .ppt or .pptx file formats will be accepted.
Title and authors stated in the presentation slide must match the title and name of authors submitted in the abstract.
Aspect ratio of the e-poster is 16:9. Slide size or page setup should be set to Width: 60 cm (23.6 in) by Height: 33.75 cm (13.3 in).
Set slide orientation to Landscape.
Use only Arial, Verdana, Calibri or Tahoma font.
Minimum font size:
- Title: 18 points
- Author: 16 points
- Content: 14 points
Avoid using hyperlinks. Internet access will NOT be available at the viewing stations.
Video, animated graphics, and audio are not permitted.
All images, tables, and graphs must be embedded into the Poster.
Use high resolution images of minimum 150 dpi.
Insert formulae and/or equations as images.
Content headings may include, but not limited to the following:
- Introduction
- Purpose
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Leave a blank space measuring Width: 5.3 cm (2.1 in) by Height: 2.0 cm (0.8 in) at the top right hand corner for official use.
Preferred content layout: 3 vertical columns.
Maximum file size should not exceed 25 MB.

NOTE: ePoster submissions must comply with all specifications or it may be rejected.

Formatting Tips

Less is more. Ensure content is clear and concise.
Avoid fanciful designs.
Do not crowd the slide.
Use bullet points.
Ensure contrast. Use dark colored fonts on light backgrounds and light colored fonts on dark backgrounds.

Best Poster Award

Best Poster of each category will be indicated with a ribbon. Each ePoster will be judged based on the following criteria:

Scientific Content / Validity
Originality
Applicability / Educational Value
Conform to prescribed format

ePoster Submission

Deadline for submission of ePoster in PowerPoint format: 9 April 2020, 23:59hrs Singapore Time (UTC+8).

Directions to IBIS Singapore on Bencoolen

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Bugis
Rochor

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(IBIS Singapore on Bencoolen)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Directions to Mercure Singapore Bugis

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Bugis
Bencoolen

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(Mercure Singapore Bugis)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Directions to PARKROYAL on Beach Road

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Bugis
Nicoll Highway

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(PARKROYAL on Beach Road)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Directions to Parkroyal at Marina

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Esplanade
Promenade

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(Parkroyal at Marina)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Directions to Carlton Hotel Singapore

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Bras Basah
Esplanade
City Hall

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(Carlton Hotel Singapore)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Directions to JW Marriott Singapore South Beach

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Esplanade
City Hall

Directions to Conrad Centennial Singapore

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Esplanade
Promenade

Directions to Pan Pacific Singapore

Nearest Train (MRT) Stations:

Esplanade
Promenade

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(JW Marriott Singapore South Beach)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(Pan Pacific Singapore)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Terms and Cancellation Policy
(Conrad Centennial Singapore)

Check-in: 15:00 hrs
Check-out: 12:00 hrs

Cancellation Policy

Before 18 May 2020
No cancellation charge.
From 18 May to 8 June 2020
Subject to one night’s cancellation charge per room.
After 8 June 2020
Full cancellation charge.

Important Dates

Important Dates

Guidelines for ePoster Presentation

ePoster Category

Abstract Format

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

Technical Specifications

Formatting Tips

Best Poster Award

ePoster Submission