Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC, FACS is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. He trained in Ophthalmology at McGill University in Montreal and has completed subspecialty training in Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, and Cornea and External Diseases. He completed the Physician CEO Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management (2016) and the Foundations of Clinical Research Certificate Program, Harvard Medical School (2022).
He is Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at McGill University and Chief, Division of Ophthalmology at MUHC in Montréal, Canada, President of the COS Foundation, Past President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (2016-2018), and past President of the Canadian Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery Society.
In 1995, he was awarded the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation & Medical Research Council of Canada Resident Research Award for his work on the causative factors of ocular inflammation. Dr. Rocha was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba iCare Award for 2014. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the 10 Most Successful Mexicans in Canada, followed by an award as one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians in 2016. Dr. Rocha performs Anterior Segment, Refractive and Corneal Surgeries.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Rocha has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
- AbbVie
- Alcon
- Allergan
- Bausch + Lomb
- Baxis
- Johnson & Johnson
- Staar
- SunPharma
- Labtician Ophthalmics
Sessions in which Dr. Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC, FACS participates
Friday 10 June, 2022
Sunday 12 June, 2022
Sessions in which Dr. Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC, FACS attends
Thursday 9 June, 2022
Friday 10 June, 2022
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
At the end of this session participants will be able to:Demonstrate increased knowledge in the diagnosis and management of several infectious uveitis pathologies Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitis Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitisCanMEDS Roles:Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:1. To understand the role of genetics and environmental factors in keratoconus.2. To review modalities for refractive surgery and keratoconus management. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
SOLD OUTImplantation of an IOL in the absence of capsular support remains challenging for many surgeons. Intrascleral haptic fixation using the flanged, double needle (Yamane) technique allows the surgeon to scleral fixate a 3 piece IOL in the setting of complete zonular compromise. The technique leaves the conjunctiva and sclera relatively undisturbed compared to other scleral fixation techniques while also reducin...
Learning Objectives:To review diagnostic modalities to identify corneal disease.To understand the role of viral disease in the cornea.To evaluate methods for ocular surface reconstruction.CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Saturday 11 June, 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:To review treatment strategies for managing intraocular lens complicationsTo review pearls for performing cataract surgery in patients with corneal conditions.To understand healthcare economics associated with ocular surface disease and cataract surgeryCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify pearls to simplify cataract surgeryDescribe tips on management of complex cataractsCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, Scholar&n...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify ways to optimize cataract surgery outcomesReview common comorbid conditions present in cataract patientsDescribe what is new in IOL technologyCanM...
Sunday 12 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive managementDescribe the challenges of and barriers to delivering eye care to indigent populationsRecognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive management
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Provide an update on available technologyeDescribe recent research in cataract surgeryCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, Scholar &n...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Explore established and newer cataract practicesReview research relating to cataract surgery practicesManage common and uncommon symptoms after cataract surgery