Nishaant Bhambra
Sessions in which Nishaant Bhambra participates
Friday 10 June, 2022
Authors: Jobanpreet Dhillon, Nishaant Bhambra, Daniel Q. Li, Sabrina Bergeron, Georges Shenouda, Miguel N. Burnier, Bryan P. Arthurs, Christian El-HadadAuthor Disclosure Block: *to be filled out by COS staff based on disclosure formTitle: Cemiplimab as Immunotherapy for Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the EyeAbstract Body: Click or tap here to enter text.
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Authors: Nishaant Bhambra, Carolina L. M. Francisconi, Samara B. Marafon, Natalia A. Figueiredo, Verena R. Juncal, Rajeev H. Muni.Author Disclosure Block: N. Bhambra: None. C.L.M. Francisconi: None. S.B. Marafon: None. N.A. Figueiredo: None. V.R. Juncal: None. R.H. Muni: Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Retina Foundation of Canada. Funded grants or clinical trials; Description of relationship(s); G...
Sessions in which Nishaant Bhambra attends
Thursday 9 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe newest advances in detection and treatment of uveal melanomaDifferentiate common and uncommon orbital tumoursDescribe important malig...
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Apply skills complementing their residency training in handling complications and improving their surgical acumen.
Friday 10 June, 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
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the current surgical options available in management of glaucoma in Canada – filtering surgery and angle based surgeryIntegrate the most recent evidence for each surgical option and apply them to their clinical decision makingAssess new development in genomics and how it can optimize our surgical managementCanMEDS Roles:
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 OUTDespite advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques, our remote and marginalized populations are often inadequately managed. The purpose of this workshop is to explore various modalities, such as smartphone technologies, telemedicine and mobile unit, to reach remote communities and marginalized urban populations. Some of our newer members of the Canadian Association for Public...
Authors: Tyler J. Henry Gurkaran S. Sarohia, Natalia Figueiredo, Natalie Dougherty, Matthew Tennant, Alejandra Ugarte-Torres, Hoi Tai Fung, R. Geoff Williams, Michael Fielden, Anna Ells, Patrick Mitchell, Mark Greve, Rizwan Somani, Chad Baker, Brad Hinz, Mark Seamone, David Ehmann, Amin Kherani.Author Disclosure Block: T.J. Henry:
Authors: Henry Liu1, Shakeel Qazi1, Muhammed Anwar2, Mona Koaik1, Sabrina Taylor1, Rustum Karanjia1, George Mintsioulis1, Setareh Ziai1, Kashif Baig1. 1University of Ottawa, 2University of Toronto.Author Disclosure Block: H. Liu: None. S. Qazi: None. M. Anwar: None. M. Koaik: None.
Authors: Prem A. H. Nichani1, Benjamin Solomon2, Tanya Trinh3, Michael Mimouni4, David Rootman1, Neera Singal1, Clara C. Chan1. 1Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 2Undergraduate Medical Education, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 3Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, 4Rambam Health Care Campus.
Authors: Michael T. Kryshtalskyj, Tina Felfeli, Jeremy Rau, Nupura Bakshi, Larissa A. Derzko- Dzulynsky.Department of Surgery (Section of Ophthalmology), University of Calgary, 2Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, 3Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, McGill University.Author Disclosure Block: M.T. Kryshtalskyj: None. T. Felfeli: None. J. Rau: None. N. Bakshi: None. L.A. Derzko-Dzulynsky: None...
Authors: Imaan Z. Kherani, Julia Farah, Rajinder Nirwan, Natalia Figueiredo, Anna Ells, Michael Fielden, R. Geoff Williams, Amin Kherani, Olga Ziozina.Author Disclosure Block: I.Z. Kherani: None. J. Farah: None. R. Nirwan: None. N. Figueiredo: None. A. Ells: None. M. Fielden: None. R. Williams: Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer, Novartis, Roche. Funded grants or clinical ...
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:Identify common reasons for discrepancy between structure and function evaluations of glaucoma patientsDescribe the difference between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous abnormalities on glaucoma diagnostic testingAppreciate the nuances of clinical decision making in cases where diagnostic testing is ambiguousCanMEDS Roles: Medical Experts, Scholar
At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Demonstrate increased knowledge on the use of biosimilar agents and fluid analysis in the diagnosis and management of uveitis. • Integrate pearls on the management of ocular hypertension, postoperative inflammation in uveitis. CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:To review factors associated with corneal transplant success and failures.To outline techniques to manage complex anterior segment surgery.To understand the advances that may replace corneal transplantation in the future. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Authors: Andre S. Pollmann1, Jayme Vianna1, Christopher D. Seamone1, Stanley P. George1, Elsie Chan2, Darrell Lewis1. 1Dalhousie University, 2Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital.Author Disclosure Block: A.S. Pollmann: None. J. Vianna: None. C.D. Seamone: None. S....
Authors: Georges Nassrallah, Ramez Borbara, Blake Murphy, Asim Ali, Navdeep Nijhawan.Author Disclosure Block: G. Nassrallah: None. R. Borbara: None. B. Murphy: None. A. Ali: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Santen. Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Description of relationship(s); Consultant. Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for-pro...
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
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Describe the impact of racism in medicine and healthcare, and identify approaches towards active anti-racismDescribe emerging research on gender equity in ophthalmologyApply best practices to become effective allies and advocates in the healthcare setting, with a special emphasis on the needs of vulnerable populationsIntegrate Indigenous health concep...
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...
Authors: Tarek A. Bin Yameen, James Armstrong, Lotte Scheres, Paola Marolo, Sophie Lemmens, Eunice Chew, BrahimKhouri, Henny Beckers, AntonioFea, Ingeborg Stalmans, ChelvinSng, William McCollum, Juan Battle, Matthew Schlenker, Iqbal 'Ike' Ahmed.Author Disclosure Block: T.A. Bin Yameen: None. J. Armstrong: None. L. Sch...
Authors: Diana L. Martinez, Jessica Cao, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed. Prism Eye Institute.Author Disclosure Block: D.L. Martinez: None. J. Cao: None. I.K. Ahmed: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon(C,S,R), Allergan(C,S,R), Carl...
Authors: Neetin Prabhu, Ashlyn Pinto, Jason Noble, Rishi Gupta, Anuradha Mishra.Author Disclosure Block: N. Prabhu: None. A. Pinto: None. J. Noble: None. R. Gupta: None. A. Mishra: None.Purpose: There has been a steady rise in the number of females graduating from Canadian Medical schools over the past 80 years. However, despite reaching gender parity in graduation rates, disparities in residency representation continue to ...
Authors: Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen1, Stuti M. Tanya2, Maxine Joly-Chevrier3, Daiana Roxana Pur4, Rebecca J. Power5, Sanjay Sharma5, Femida Kherani6, Fiona Costello7. 1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada,
Authors: Yelin Yang, Kenan Bachour, Maya Tong, Diana Khair, Judy Gaffar, Marie-Claude Robert, Paul Thompson, Louis Racine, Laura Segal, Mona Harissi-Dagher. University of Montreal.Author Disclosure Block: Y. Yang: None. K. Bachour: None. M. Tong: None. D. Khair: None. J. Gaffar: None. M. Robert:
Authors: James J. Armstrong, Matthew B. Schlenker, Iqbal Ike Ahmed. University of Toronto.Author Disclosure Block: J.J. Armstrong: None. M.B. Schlenker: Santen Pharmaceutical Co.; Alcon ; Allergan; Johnson & Johnson Vision; Labtician Thea; Light Matter Interaction Inc. I.I. Ahmed:
Authors: Anastasiya Vinokurtseva, James J. Armstrong, Erica Li, Hong Liu, Cindy M. L. Hutnik. Schulich School of Medicine.Author Disclosure Block: A. Vinokurtseva: None. J.J. Armstrong: None. E. Li: None. H. Liu: None....
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Innovation in Retina Research Award Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify innovative Canadian retina research proposals and their intended benefitDescribe how using digital innovations in ophthalmology can optimize patie...
Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (CSOMP) Annual Education DayThis program has been approved for 6 IJCAHPO “A” credits. Please retain a copy of your CE credit form.
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 ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess and manage vitreoretinal lymphomaDescribe the choroidal changes in the treatment of diabetic retinopathyIntegrate new concepts in retinal detachment managementCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
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
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
Despite universal health care in Canada, significant disparities, including risk factors, access to healthcare, morbidity, and mortality, continue in vulnerable populations. The underlying causes of these health disparities are associated with social, economic, cultural and political inequities. You want to get involved locally to provide eye care to those who most need it but don’t know where to start? Join an interactive discussion on how to take impactful and sociall...
Authors: Rajinder S. Nirwan, Natalia Figueiredo, Julia Farah, Shellina Kherani, Sarah Ha, April Ingram, Geoff Williams, Amin Kherani. Author Disclosure Block: R.S. Nirwan: None. N. Figueiredo: None. J. Farah: None. S. Kherani: None. S. Ha: None. A. Ingram: None. G. Williams: Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer, Novartis, Roche. Funded grants or clin...
Authors: Samir Touma, Andrei-Alexandru Szigiato, Fares Antaki, Simon Javidi, Renaud Duval, Ghassan Cordahi, Sebastien Olivier, Flavio Rezende. Author Disclosure Block: S. Touma: All other investments or relationships that could be seen by a reasonable, well-informed participant as having the potential to influence the content of the educational activity; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer Inc.. All other investments or...
Authors: Aditya Bansal, Sumana C. Naidu, Natalia Figueiredo, Mahmoud Alrabiah, Hesham Hamli, David T. Wong, Rajeev H. Muni, Filiberto Altomare.Author Disclosure Block: A. Bansal: None. S.C. Naidu: None. N. Figueiredo: None. M. Alrabiah: None. H. Hamli: None. D.T. Wong: None. R.H. Muni: None. F. Altomare: None.Purpose: Anatomical and functional outcomes of a 38-gauge cannula-based subretinal fluid (SRF) drainage technique in...
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 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...
This course will introduce participants to common cornea and external disease procedures, many of which could be deployed in a minor procedure room by comprehensive ophthalmologists and cornea and external disease subspecialists. The course will describe the indications for each respective procedure as well as the necessary instrumentation, materials and equipment. Participants will be introduced to a surgical video detailing each technique, as well as pearls from an expert practitioner fo...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Manage macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusionDescribe management of peripapillary choroidal melanomasIntegrate new concepts in retinal detachment managementCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Define the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe how gene-based therapy is used to treat retinal diseaseDescribe how cell-based therapy is used to treat retinal diseaseCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Professional
Third Prize, COS Awards of Excellence in Ophthalmic ResearchCAPOS Award for Best Resident PaperAuthors: Athithan Ambikkumar, Raheem Remtulla, Raquel Beneish, Pierre Lachapelle. McGill University.Author Disclosure Block: A. Ambikkum...
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...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe prognostication for uveal melanomaApply real word data to the management of macular degeneration, diabetic macular edemaAssess patient experiences of inherited retinal diseasesCanMEDS 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
This course will be help attendees become more comfortable and proficient with valveless tube surgery. The attendee will be able to become proficient in ligation and fenestration techniques in a simulated surgical setting. They will be able to implement techniques and strategies to improve surgical workflow and efficiency when using these techniques. This course will be useful for glaucoma surgeons of all levels.Learning ObjectivesDemon...
Sunday 12 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Utilize OCT Imaging to differentiate various types of Pigmented Epithelial DetachmentsUtilize OCT Imaging of the choroid...
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 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
This is a very practical course on how to manage common ocular conditions that present to a comprehensive or paediatric ophthalmologist. We will use case-based discussions to highlight assessment and management strategies. This includes how to communicate the concepts to parents for them to understand and be onboard with management. We will also describe long term complications including poor treatment compliance and steps to help families. Learning Objectives
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: Etienne Benard-Seguin, Abdullah Al-Ani, Fiona Costello.Author Disclosure Block: A. Al-Ani: Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Fighting Blindness Canada, Neuro Nexus. E. Benard-Seguin: Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Fighting Blindness Canada, Neuro Nexus, North American Neuro- Ophthalmology Society. F. Costello: ...
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: Deeksha Kundapur, Noran Badeeb, Danah Albreiki. Author Disclosure Block: D. Kundapur: None. N. Badeeb: None. D. Albreiki: None.Purpose: Some of the most common associations of demyelinating optic neuritis (ON) include multiple sclerosis related (MS-ON), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein ON (MOG-ON), and idiopathic ON. The onset of ON in a population demonstrates some degree of seas...
Authors: Marie-Josée Aubin, Mélanie Hébert, Soumaya Bouhout, Ellen E. Freeman.Author Disclosure Block: M. Aubin: None. M. Hébert: None. S. Bouhout: None. E.E. Freeman: None.Abstract Body:
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.
First Prize, COS Awards of Excellence in Ophthalmic Research Authors: Henry Liu, William Sultan, Kashif Iqbal, Valerio Carelli, Chiara LaMorgia, Patrick Yu-Wai Man, Piero Barboni, Alfredo Sadun, Rustum Karanjia. Author Disclosure Block: H. Liu: None. W. Sultan: None. K. Iqbal: None. V. Carelli: None. C. LaMorgia: None. P. Man: None. P. Barboni: None. A. Sadun: None. R. Karanjia: None.
This course will give the attendee hands-on experience with the MIGS devices offered at the course. Key surgical pearls will be shared in order to optimize surgical outcomes in the attendee’s own patients. The course instructors will also share clinical experience and discuss patient selection.Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this course, participant...
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Understand the specific niche that an academic global ophthalmologist fills• Describe various possible career paths and training in global ophthalmology• Demonstrate how technology can increase access to eye health CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Collaborator
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
Authors: Weronika Jakubowska ,Antony Theogène, BernardHurley. Author Disclosure Block: W. Jakubowska: None. A. Theogène: None. B. Hurley: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: Th...
Authors: Daniel Milad, Fares Antaki,Renaud Duval. Author Disclosure Block: D. Milad: None. F. Antaki: None. R. Duval: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon,&nbs...
Authors: Laura Donaldson, Mariam Issa, Victoria Dezard, Edward Margolin. Author Disclosure Block: L. Donaldson: None. M. Issa: None. V. Dezard: None. E. Margolin: None.Purpose: While most concerning underlying causes of ptosis such as third nerve palsy and Horner’s syndrome can be ruled out by normal pupillary and ocular motility examinations, myasthenia gravis (MG) can also present with ptosis. The incidence of ocular mya...