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Yi Ning Strube , MD, MS, FRCSC, DABO, FAAP

Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service; Associate Professor with Tenure, Departments of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics
Queen's University
Participates in 35 items

Dr. Yi Ning J. Strube is Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. She is an Associate Professor with Tenure in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics. She completed ophthalmology residency at Queen’s University, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus with Dr. Kenneth W. Wright and the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She is both a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Strube is the current Chair of Continuing Education Committee for the Canadian Orthoptic Council.

Dr. Strube’s interests include basic science ophthalmological research, innovative strabismus surgical techniques, teaching and medical writing. She is actively involved in teaching medical students and training residents in ophthalmology, as well as residents in pediatrics and family medicine. In 2020 she was awarded the Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award for Queen’s University. She is the medical editor and author of the 3rd edition Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus textbook, Oxford University Press,  the 4th edition Color Atlas of Strabismus Surgery: Strategies and Techniques, Springer, and the recently published Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary Care, 4th edition published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Strube’s clinical focus includes complex pediatric and adult strabismus. She in actively involved in strabismus surgical training and simulation curriculum design, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Strabismus Skills Transfer course since 2012. Dr. Strube has helped design a novel 3-D printed silicone eye model for strabismus surgery simulation and accompanying strabismus surgery curriculum for teaching residents and fellows, including methods to teach strabismus surgery virtually worldwide. 

Dr. Strube is married to her husband Shyam of 14 years, and has three boys, Amari (12), Oliver (10) and Max (8), who keep her busy and active outside of work!

 

Financial disclosure: Dr. Strube has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:

1. Oxford University Press

2. Springer Publishing

3. American Academy of Pediatrics

4. Santen Canada 
 

Sessions in which Yi Ning Strube , MD, MS, FRCSC, DABO, FAAP participates

الأحد 3 يونيو, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
14:37 - 15:00 | 23 minutes

الجمعة 25 يونيو, 2021

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:00 - 14:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology
13:00 - 13:01 | 1 minute
Pediatric Ophthalmology
15:15 - 16:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology
16:04 - 16:43 | 39 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

الجمعة 10 يونيو, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
14:45 - 16:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)

This hands-on lab will transfer the surgical skills required for the use of newer strabismus techniques. Attendees will perform the procedures using a 3D-printed silicone model validated for strabismus surgery simulation, under the operating microscope and/or using attendee’s personal loupes. Specific techniques the attendee will learn include: use of the grooved hook for safe suturing of tight muscles, revised han...

السّبت 11 يونيو, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
12:30 - 14:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Learning Objectives:Describe aspects of congenital ptosis clinical management  Recent advances in paediatric screening Understand the strabismus complications of foveal ectopia CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

الجمعة 16 يونيو, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
15:45 - 17:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)Cornea

 This wetlab based course will feature hands-on training for participants reviewing the principles and techniques for ocular trauma repair. Participants will review principles for the repair of complex corneoscleral lacerations, while having hands on experience in practicing basic and advanced corneal suturing techniques, including suturing under tension. Basic principles will be discussed including suture selection, placement, width, depth, and te...

السّبت 17 يونيو, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:30 - 13:35 | 5 minutes

Introduction to the session & Presentation of the CAPOS Resident and Medical Student Awards

13:30 - 15:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe Choroidal findings in premature babies with ROP  Describe the recent recommendations in paediatric CMV screeningDescribe the findings in opti...

14:00 - 14:10 | 10 minutes

 Authors: Yi Ning J. Strube1, Kevin Cheung1, Bella R. Germano2, Wilma M. Hopman1, Kenneth W. Wright3. 1Queen's University, 2California Institute of Technology, 3Queen's University; Director and Founder Wright Foundation for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Los Angeles CA.Author Disclosures: Y.J. Strube: Membership on advisory boards or speakers’...

الأحد 18 يونيو, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:45 - 12:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)Pediatric Ophthalmology

This hands-on lab will transfer the surgical skills required for the use of newer strabismus techniques. Attendees will perform the procedures using a 3D-printed silicone model validated for strabismus surgery simulation, under the operating microscope and/or using attendee’s personal loupes. Specific techniques the attendee will learn include: use of the grooved hook for safe suturing of tight muscles, revised hang-back recession with tissue glue, rectus musc...

الخميس 19 سبتمبر, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

الجمعة 20 سبتمبر, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

السّبت 21 يونيو, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:15 - 12:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

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 

11:24 - 11:30 | 6 minutes

Author’s Name(s): Yi Ning Strube, Michele ZamanAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Yi Ning Strube, Oxford University Press Other financial or material interest, Oxford University Press, Other financial or material interest, Springer Publishing Other financial or material interest, Springer Publishing, Other financial or material Abstract BodyPurpose:Wide variation exists in surgical simulation training between programs. Learning...

14:00 - 15:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

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

16:15 - 17:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Integrate current practice patterns in the diagnosis and treatment of orbital cellulitis

Sessions in which Yi Ning Strube , MD, MS, FRCSC, DABO, FAAP attends

الخميس 9 يونيو, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:05 - 7:15 | 10 minutes
Pathology
8:05 - 8:15 | 10 minutes
Pathology
10:05 - 10:15 | 10 minutes
Pathology
12:00 - 16:00 | 4 hours
Allied Health

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe and interpret examination techniques, management, and different diagnoses of adult orthoptic casesEvaluate and critique novel treatments for progressive myopia in childrenList and compare methods of assessing vision in infants, focusing on electro-diagnostic techniquesIdentify various optical inaccuracies which may lead to clinical symptoms and...

12:05 - 12:50 | 45 minutes
Allied Health
12:52 - 13:37 | 45 minutes
Allied Health
13:05 - 13:15 | 10 minutes
Pathology
13:20 - 13:30 | 10 minutes
Pathology
13:27 - 13:50 | 23 minutes
Young Ophthalmologists and Residents
14:07 - 14:52 | 45 minutes
Allied Health
14:45 - 14:55 | 10 minutes
Pathology
15:00 - 15:10 | 10 minutes
Pathology

الجمعة 10 يونيو, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
5:30 - 7:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Women in Ophthalmology

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 ...

6:00 - 7:00 | 1 hour
7:00 - 16:00 | 9 hours
Allied Health

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe the spectrum of adverse visual outcomes of prematurity to foster early diagnosis and timely interventionsAnalyze the incidence rate of strabismus post plaque brachytherapyDiscuss the clinical characteristics and the response to management of patients with non-surgical consecutive exotropiaCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Sch...

7:00 - 9:00 | 2 hours
Current Concepts

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Determine the ocular conditions associated with obstructive sleep apneaDescribe how racism operates within health care in parallel ways to how racism operates in other settingsProvide a framework for how we can move from supportive statements to anti-racist actionCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

9:50 - 11:15 | 1 hour 25 minutes
Allied Health
11:15 - 12:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
13:05 - 13:35 | 30 minutes
Allied Health
14:45 - 16:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)

This hands-on lab will transfer the surgical skills required for the use of newer strabismus techniques. Attendees will perform the procedures using a 3D-printed silicone model validated for strabismus surgery simulation, under the operating microscope and/or using attendee’s personal loupes. Specific techniques the attendee will learn include: use of the grooved hook for safe suturing of tight muscles, revised han...

17:30 - 21:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes

السّبت 11 يونيو, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:00 - 9:00 | 2 hours
Current Concepts

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...

8:16 - 8:26 | 10 minutes
Current ConceptsPediatric Ophthalmology
8:26 - 8:36 | 10 minutes
Current ConceptsPediatric Ophthalmology
8:36 - 8:40 | 4 minutes
Current Concepts
9:45 - 11:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Learning Objectives:Understand the management of different types of Duane’s syndrome  Appreciate care of strabismus over the years and where we are headingRecognize the pattern of development of consecutive exotropia  

11:15 - 12:30 | 1 hour 15 minutes
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker

This by invitation only event has become a tradition during our conference to recognize our guest speakers, corporate supporters and important colleagues in the Canadian ophthalmological community.

12:30 - 14:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Learning Objectives:Describe aspects of congenital ptosis clinical management  Recent advances in paediatric screening Understand the strabismus complications of foveal ectopia CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

14:45 - 16:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Learning Objectives:Understand the management strategies for Duane’s syndrome  Learn tips and tricks of doing strabismus surgery Know the long term outcomes of surgery in persistent fetal vasculatureCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

الأحد 12 يونيو, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:45 - 11:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Describe the impact of visual impairment on overall health maintenance• Understand the unique aspect of eye health needs in vulnerable populations such as homelessness• Describe the Canadian human resource landscape and challenges augmented by COVID.  CanMEDS Roles:  Health Advocate, Collaborator

10:00 - 10:06 | 6 minutes
Public Health and Global OphthalmologyAward WinnerThird Prize, COS Awards of Excellence

Authors: Mariam Issa ,Teresa Park, , Mirriam Mikhail, Sophia Duong, Harleen Bedi, Shangjun Jiang, Victoria Wylson, Gerald Lebovic, Myrna Lichter. Author Disclosure Block: T. Park: None. M. Issa: None. M. Mikhail: None. S. Duong: None. H. Bedi:None. S. Jiang: None. V. Wylson: None. G. Lebovic: None. M. Lichter: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: Poor visual acuity (VA) is heavily correlated wi...

10:32 - 10:38 | 6 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Authors: Yaping Jin, Mayilee Canizares, Sherif El-Defrawy, Yvonne Buys.Author Disclosure Block: Y. Jin: Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Ontario’s Ministry of Health for the COVID-19 Challenge Questions Initiative., Glaucoma Research Society of Canada. Funded grants or clinical trials; Description of relationship(s); Grant/Research support, Grant/Research support. M. Canizares: Funded grants or...

10:44 - 10:50 | 6 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Authors: Aman P. Sayal, Yusuf Ahmed, Mark M. Popovic, MatthewSchlenker, Robert J. Campbell, Jasmin Kantarevic, Joanna Nadolski, Karen D’Souza, Sherif El-DefrawyAuthor Disclosure Block: A.P. Sayal: None. Y. Ahmed: None. M.M. Popovic: None. M. Schlenker: None. R.J. Campbell: None. 

10:50 - 10:56 | 6 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Authors: RachelCurtis, Christine Moon, Tessa Hanmore,Wilma Hopman, StephanieBaxter.Author Disclosure Block: R. Curtis:None. C. Moon: None. T. Hanmore:None. W. Hopman: None. S. Baxter: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: To ...

13:12 - 13:19 | 7 minutes
Neuro-ophthalmology

Authors: Bashaer Al-Dhahwani, Arnav Gupta, Danah Albreiki. The Ottawa Eye Institute.Author Disclosure Block: B. Al-Dhahwani: None. A. Gupta: None. D. Albreiki: None.Purpose: To report a surge of fulminant idiopathic intracranial cases after one year of lockdown due to Covid-19. To describe the characteristics , the outline of management and the final visual outcome in six cases of fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension....

الخميس 19 يونيو, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

الجمعة 20 يونيو, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:30 - 10:30 | 2 hours
Current Concepts

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To become familiar with the current status of gene therapy for LHON.To review and update the approach and diagnosis of functional vision loss.

11:15 - 12:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Neuro-ophthalmology

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...

11:15 - 12:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the issues linked to eye care delivery in both Canada and globally.Understand the challenges and barriers to implement eye care services delivery in remote areas and underserved communities.

11:40 - 11:45 | 5 minutes

Author’s Name(s): Wai-Ching Lam, Timothy Lai, Xiaodong Sun, Shih-Jen Chen, Xin Zhang, Andrea Schulze, Tobias Machewitz, Min Zhao, Sergio LealAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Wai-Ching Lam: Roche, Grant/research support, Apellis, Membership on an advisory panel, standing committee or board of directors, Bayer, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Novartis, Membership on an advisory panel, standing committee or board of directors, Amgen, Membership on an advi...

14:00 - 15:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Neuro-ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Summarize Updated McDonald’s Criteria & the role of OCT Review ophthalmologic & neuro-ophthalmologic vision-related clinical features in MS&...

14:00 - 15:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the sources of emissions linked to eye care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.Understand the challenges, barriers and opportunities to implement environmentally-sound eye care practices.

16:15 - 17:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality

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...

السّبت 21 يونيو, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:30 - 10:30 | 2 hours
Current Concepts

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To understand the mechanisms of low tension glaucoma, discern masqueraders and learn more about management strategies.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.To...

الأحد 22 يونيو, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:15 - 12:45 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Vision Rehabilitation

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Analyze the impact of vision impairment on driving abilities and safety among older drivers.Evaluate interdisciplinary appr...