Dr. Dagher is professor of ophthalmology at the Université de Montréal, and head of the department of ophthalmology at Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM). Dr. Dagher is chair of the annual meeting of the Canadian Ophthalmologic Society (COS) and has served as Board member of COS since 2012.
Dr. Dagher enjoys teaching medical students, ophthalmology residents and clinical and research cornea fellows as well as training MSc and PhD students as well.
Dr. Dagher completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University where she received the Hilda Diana Oakley scholarship for ranking top female student at McGill. She then completed her medical degree and specialization in ophthalmology at Université de Montréal, graduating on the dean’s honor list. Dr. Dagher then pursued post-doctoral fellowship training in cornea, external eye diseases, and refractive surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Dagher has brought her expertise on keratoprosthesis surgery to Canada after conducting considerable research and clinical work at Harvard Medical School under the mentorship of Dr Claes Dohlman. After restoring sight to several Canadian patients through implantation of the Boston Keratoprosthesis, Dr. Dagher was chosen ‘Personality of the Week’ by La Presse and Radio-Canada.
Dr. Dagher has completed extensive research in the field of ophthalmology and more particularly, on the Boston Keratoprosthesis and on refractive surgery. Dr. Dagher has published numerous articles and acts as a reviewer for many ophthalmology journals. She has also authored numerous book chapters about cornea and external eye diseases. Dr. Dagher has been a guest lecturer at ophthalmology conferences internationally.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Harissi-Dagher has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
1. Sun Pharma
Sessions in which Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher participates
- Current Concepts I Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 2 hours
- Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Determine the ocular conditions ...
- Lecture | Conférence
- COS Annual Meeting Chair's Welcome and Introductions Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- Speaker Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher |
- 8:06 AM - 8:10 AM | 4 minutes Part of: Current Concepts I
- Cornea: Surgical Halifax Convention Centre - 608/609
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives:To review factors associated with corneal transplant success and failures.To outline t...
- Talk | Exposé
- Symposium: Equity, diversity, and inclusion in ophthalmology Halifax Convention Centre - 603/604
- 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Describe the impact of racism ...
- Lecture | Conférence
- Q & A for paper presentations Halifax Convention Centre - 603/604
- Moderator Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher |
- 4:45 PM - 4:50 PM | 5 minutes Part of: Symposium: Equity, diversity, and inclusion in ophthalmology
- Current Concepts II Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 2 hours
- Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review latest techniques in corn...
- Lecture | Conférence
- Introduction Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- Speaker Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher |
- 8:00 AM - 8:02 AM | 2 minutes Part of: Current Concepts II
- STC: Cornea & External Disease Techniques for the Minor Procedure Room Halifax Convention Centre - 107
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- This course will introduce participants to common cornea and external disease procedures, many of which could be deployed in a minor procedure r...
- STC | CTC
- The use of various glues in ocular surface disease. Halifax Convention Centre - C4
- Speaker Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher |
- 1:49 PM - 1:55 PM | 6 minutes Part of: STC: Cornea & External Disease Techniques for the Minor Procedure Room
- STC | CTC
- Current Concepts III Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 2 hours
- Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize features of optic neur...
- Lecture | Conférence
- Introduction Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- Speaker Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher |
- 8:00 AM - 8:02 AM | 2 minutes Part of: Current Concepts III
Sessions in which Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher attends
- Welcome Reception - From Away, Together Again Halifax Convention Centre - C5
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour
- Social Event | Activité Sociale
- Women in Ophthalmology: How to Break the Glass Ceiling Halifax Convention Centre - C3
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Inspiring women will share their vision with us. You will discover where their contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let them transform you by t...
- Talk | Exposé
- Refractive Surgery and Keratoconus Halifax Convention Centre - 608/609
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives:1. To understand the role of genetics and environmental factors in keratoconus.2. To review m...
- Talk | Exposé
- COS Annual General Meeting Halifax Convention Centre - C3
- 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Panel | Table ronde
- Cornea: Medical and ocular surface Halifax Convention Centre - 608/609
- 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives:To review diagnostic modalities to identify corneal disease.To understand the role of ...
- Talk | Exposé
- Incidence of ocular surface squamous neoplasia in pterygium specimens Halifax Convention Centre - 608/609
- Speaker Dr. Yelin Yang |
- 4:40 PM - 4:45 PM | 5 minutes Part of: Cornea: Medical and ocular surface
- Authors: Yelin Yang, Kenan Bachour, Maya Tong, Diana Khair, Judy Gaffar, Marie-Claude Robert, Pau...
- Paper Presentation | Présentation d'article
- Kitchen Party/See Side Sociable Pier 21 - Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
- 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 3 hours 30 minutes
- The Lions' Lair: Retina Research Proposals Halifax Convention Centre - C3
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Co-Developed Symposium | Symposium élaboré conjointement
- When Cataract and Cornea Intersect Halifax Convention Centre - 608/609
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives:To review treatment strategies for managing intraocular lens complicationsTo review pe...
- Talk | Exposé
- President’s Luncheon (Invite Only) Halifax Convention Centre - Room 612-613
- 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- This by invitation only event has become a tradition during our conference to recognize our guest speakers, corporate supporters and important c...
- Lunch | Dîner
- STC: Cornea & External Disease Techniques for the Minor Procedure Room Halifax Convention Centre - 107
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- This course will introduce participants to common cornea and external disease procedures, many of which could be deployed in a minor procedure r...
- STC | CTC
- Surgical Video Symposium Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives
- Talk | Exposé
- Ocular Regenerative Medicine Halifax Convention Centre - 608/609
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Define the signs and symptoms of...
- Talk | Exposé
- Cataract II - Back in business!! Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives
- Talk | Exposé
- Breaking News: Shaping the future of AMD and DME Halifax Convention Centre - C3
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- LEARNING OBJECTIVESAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify the critical unmet ne...
- Co-Developed Symposium | Symposium élaboré conjointement
- Lens be friends! Update in all things cataract from your colleagues Halifax Convention Centre - C1
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning Objectives
- Talk | Exposé