Michael Richards, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Dr. Richards completed his medical degree and ophthalmology residency at the University of Toronto. After graduating, he completed a PhD in Neuroscience (Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto) concurrently with a clinical fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmology (The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto). He obtained further fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Australia (Perth Children’s Hospital and Lions Eye Institute, WA) and the UK (Moorfields Eye Hospital, London). Dr. Richards’ has published academic articles on topics including amblyopia, nystagmus, ocular trauma, myopia, and strabismus surgery.
Dr. Richards is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Manitoba, where he serves as Faculty Lead for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Research Director for the residency program. He is a staff ophthalmologist at HSC Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, and his areas of clinical interest are pediatric and adult strabismus surgery, pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity, and pediatric cataract surgery.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Richards has/had no affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization.
Sessions in which Michael Richards, MD, PhD, FRCSC participates
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Sessions in which Michael Richards, MD, PhD, FRCSC attends
Friday 10 June, 2022
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...
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...
Saturday 11 June, 2022
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: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
Sunday 12 June, 2022
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