Johane Robitaille, MD
Dr. Johane Robitaille, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the IWK Health Centre and Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Dalhousie University since 1997, earned her medical degree from McGill University in 1989. Following her Ophthalmology residency at l’Université Laval, she completed fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro-ophthalmology in Iowa, and Ocular Genetics at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore. With cross-appointments in Pediatrics and Pathology at Dalhousie, she focuses on hereditary eye disorders in children, particularly familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR), and other developmental retinal vascular diseases including retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Robitaille has built a significant FEVR patient database, leading to the discovery of novel FEVR genes and their molecular connections to related conditions. As the founder and Director of the Centre for Genomics Enhanced Medicine (CGEM), she champions genomics research in the Maritimes. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, sailing, skiing and karate in her leisure time.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Robitaille has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
1. Novartis
2. CIHR, Genome Canada
3. Treatment for familial exudative vitreoretinopathy and other forms of blindness (Patent)
Sessions in which Johane Robitaille, MD participates
السّبت 15 يونيو, 2019
الجمعة 10 يونيو, 2022
السّبت 11 يونيو, 2022
الجمعة 16 يونيو, 2023
الجمعة 20 سبتمبر, 2024
Sessions in which Johane Robitaille, MD attends
الخميس 9 يونيو, 2022
الجمعة 10 يونيو, 2022
Inspiring women will share their vision with us. You will discover where their contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let them transform you by their presence and powerful energy. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Learn through multifaceted career examplesDiscuss professional pearls and personal accomplishments of high achieversExplore mentorship with women ophthalmologists ...
السّبت 11 يونيو, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review latest techniques in corneal transplantation and when certain techniques would be most appropriateReview management strategies to treat non-healing corneal woundsDefine the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat&n...
الجمعة 20 يونيو, 2025
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Amgen!Chaired by Vivian Yin and Navdeep Nijhawan.This co-developed symposium features four...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To challenge traditional attitudes and educate delegates regarding the ophthalmic simulation options available to ensure a safer surgical experience for the trainer, trainee and the patient (most importantly).
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Summarize clinical characteristics of inherited optic neuropathies. Review underlying pathophysiology and genetics of inherited optic neuropathies.Discuss potential treat...
Author’s Name(s): Raheem Remtulla, Leonard LevinAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Raheem Remtulla, Wisconsin Alumni Association Grant/research support, Wisconsin Alumni Association, Grant/research support; Leonard Levin, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: Anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) syndromes have been associated with clinically significant optic neuritis. Fortunately, novel phosphine-borane compounds (PBC) have demonstra...
Author’s Name(s): Adrien Lusterio, Jim Shenchu Xie, Lele Xiao, Brendan Tao, Jaya Sharma, Edward MargolinAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Adrien Lusterio, none; Jim Shenchu Xie, none; Lele Xiao, none; Brendan Tao, none; Jaya Sharma, none; Edward Margolin, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the visual, clinical, and stent-related outcomes in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) undergo...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Evaluate the applications of artificial intelligence in screening, diagnostics, and surgery within ophthalmology. To explain the principles of found...
Author’s Name(s): Kirk Stephenson, Deepika Parameswarappa, Mark Seamone, Flavio Rizende, Cynthia Qian, Rajeev Muni, Peter Kertes, Ian MacDonald, Ajoy Vincent, Elise HeonAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Kirk Stephenson: Foundation Fighting Blindness Career Development / Clinical Research Fellowship Award, Grant/research support; Deepika Parameswarappa: none; Mark Seamone: none; Flavio Rizende: none; Cynthia Qian: none; Rajeev Muni: none; Peter Kertes: none; I...
السّبت 21 يونيو, 2025
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:To improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.Identify and articulate the current disparities in eye health outcomes across different populations, recognizing ...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe the current state of surgical simulation training in Canadian Ophthalmology residency programs, and how to improve strabismus surgery experiences for residents
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe how suppressing and avoiding emotions contributes to stress and illnessDemonstrate the “design success” of painful emoti...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand how the home OCT works and its practical application in the management of retinal diseases.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Apply ROP screening guidelines specific to CanadaDescribe pathophysiology of ROP and future potential screening tools
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Integrate current practice patterns in the diagnosis and treatment of orbital cellulitis
الأحد 22 يونيو, 2025
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Expand Clinical Knowledge: Gain an understanding of the latest research, advancements, and techniques in orthoptic and pediatric ophthalmologic care.