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...

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care  Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populations C...

Author’s Name(s): Vishaal Bhambhwani, Livio Di Matteo, Noelle WhitestoneAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Vishaal Bhambhwani: Northern Ontario Academic Medicine Association, Grant/research support, Orbis Canada, Grant/research support, Eyenuk Inc, Grant/research support, iCare Inc, Grant/research support, Bayer Inc, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Roche Inc, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Livio Di Matteo: none; Noelle Whitestone: none

Authors: Paul Harasymowycz, Christoph Kranemann, Sebastien Gagne, Adam Muzychuk, Eric Tam, Baseer Khan, Amandeep Rai, Nima Shahi, Ike Ahmed.  Author Disclosures:    P. Harasymowycz:   Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon, Bausch+Lomb, Zeiss, JandJ Vision,Glaukos, Thea, Labtician, Salient, Aequus.  C. Kranemann: &...

Authors: Raman Tuli.  University of Ottawa.Author Disclosures: R. Tuli: Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Advisary Board Apellis. Funded grants or Clinical Trials; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Clinical Trial Apellis. Abstract Body: Purpose:   Geographi...

Authors: Oluwadara Onasanya  , Frank Stockl.  University of Manitoba.Author Disclosures: O. Onasanya:   None.  F. Stockl:    Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Novaris, Bayer, Allergan. Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Description of relationship(s); Consultant, Consultant, Consultant.

Authors: Mohammad A. Khan1, Simrat Sodhi2, Samantha Orr3, Austin Pereira4, Netan Choudhry3.  1McMaster University, 2Oxford University, 3VRMTO, 4University of Toronto.Author Disclosures: M.A. Khan:   None.  S. Sodhi:   None.  S. Orr:   None.  A. ...

Authors: Tianwei Ellen Zhou  1, Kamini Raghuram1, Elizabeth Asztalos1, Rudaina Banihani1, Kamiar Mireskandari1, Nasrin Tehrani1, Kenneth Eng1, Radha Kohly1, Ugo Dodd2, Kamran Yusuf2, Prakesh Shah,1, Linh Ly1, Anna Ells1, Peter Kertes1.  1University of Toronto, 2University of Calgary....

Authors: Amit V. Mishra  , C Maya Tong, Marvi Cheema, David Plemel, Uriel Rubin, Bo Bao, Samir Nazarali, Steven R. J. Lapere, Rizwan Somani, Bradley Hinz, Matthew T. S. Tennant.  Author Disclosures: A.V. Mishra:   None.  C. Tong:   None.  M. Cheema:   None.  D. Plemel:   None.  U. Rubin:&nbsp...

This session introduces participants to the field of ophthalmology, highlighting basic clinical skills and examination techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with residents for mentorship and career guidance around pursing a career in ophthalmology. The session also includes a hands-on workshop where medical students rotate through stations to learn and practice key clinical examination skills from various subspecialties.

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This half day symposium organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) aims to equipment Young Ophthalmologists with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. This year’s symposium brings together an excellent group of speakers from the across the country to share their tips and tricks for personal and professional success. Even topics less discussed in training such as how to terminate a staff member and handling your first complaint will be covered. This sympo...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Better understand the components of the saccadic eye movement system and the developmental processes that contribute to reading acquisition

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:To understand the incredible advancements that continue to be made in the management of age related macular degeneration.Appreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in macular degeneratio...

Course Description: This course is designed to provide a wet lab training overview in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) for practicing ophthalmologist. MSICS has been recognized worldwide as a viable alternative to phacoemulsification for cataract surgery in resource-constrained areas. It also serves as a valuable intermediary step to mastering phacoemulsification surgery. The wet lab experience will focus on wound construction techn...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the new therapeutic options available for the management of DME and how these will impact clinical practiceAppreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in DME...

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...

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: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:Develop the ability to critically interpret and integrate findings from optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing to accurately diagnose and monitor glaucomaRecognize common pitfalls and artifacts in OCT and visual field analyses and...