Dr. Chan is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and the President of the Canadian Cornea Society. She teaches fellows as part of the Cornea fellowship program and is the Medical Director of the Eye Bank of Canada, Ontario Division. After her undergraduate studies at Stanford University, she completed medical school at Queen’s University, ophthalmology residency at the University of Toronto, and her cornea fellowship at the Cincinnati Eye Institute with Dr. Edward Holland. Dr. Chan has published 150 peer-reviewed papers, received the American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award in 2024, is a Cornea Section Editor for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, and the Founding Editor of the journal, Canadian Eye Care Today. In 2023, Dr. Chan was included in The Ophthalmologist Power List, recognizing the top 100 most influential global figures in ophthalmology.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Chan has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization.
- Abbvie
- Admare Bioinnovations
- Aurion
- Bausch + Lomb
- Corneat
- Claris bio
- Daichii Sankyo
- Design Therapeutics
- Dompe
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kala Opthalmics
- Labtician
- Santen
- Shire
- Sun Ophthalmics
- Thea
- Valeo
- Vital Tears
Sessions in which Clara C. Chan, MD, FRCSC, FACS participates
Friday 16 June, 2023
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...
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To understand the sequelae of chronic inflammation from various etiologies on the ocular surfaceTo review the impact of vaccinations and evolution in etiologies for infectious keratitisTo review in-office options for managing corneal perforations CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand current evaluation and intervention approaches in pediatric vision rehabilitation.Understand the role of organisms and the microbiome in corneal infectionsReview management strategies for mild to severe keratoconusXX