Yi Ning Strube , MD, MS, FRCSC, DABO, FAAP
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
الجمعة 25 يونيو, 2021
الجمعة 10 يونيو, 2022
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
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
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
Introduction to the session & Presentation of the CAPOS Resident and Medical Student Awards
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...
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
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
الجمعة 20 سبتمبر, 2024
السّبت 21 يونيو, 2025
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
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...
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
Sessions in which Yi Ning Strube , MD, MS, FRCSC, DABO, FAAP attends
الخميس 9 يونيو, 2022
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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
الجمعة 20 يونيو, 2025
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.
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...
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.
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...
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&...
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.
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
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
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...