Dr. Darvish is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology at McGill University and has a cornea and anterior segment practice at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Canada.
Dr. Darvish received his Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia, and a Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Business Administration from McGill University. He performed his ophthalmology residency at the McGill University Department of ophthalmology and his fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease under Dr. Edward Holland at the Cincinnati Eye Institute.
Dr. Darvish is a former program director of the ophthalmology residency at McGill. He has won awards for both medical student and resident teaching. He is a cornea co-editor for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. He has written several book chapters and presented and taught at various international ophthalmology conferences. His areas of interest include ocular surface reconstruction, anterior segment surgery and medical education.
Financial Disclosure: Dr. Darvish has/had a relationship with a for-profit or a not-for-profit organization:
- Alcon
- Allergan
- Bayer
- Johnson & Johnson
Sessions in which Dr. Mahshad Darvish 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
Implantation 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 reducing surgical time. Attendees will ga...
Cataract STC-Bi-manual Anterior Vitrectomy. Participants will gain hands-on experience in anterior vitrectomy to manage vitreous prolapse encountered during anterior segment surgery. They will gain a better understanding of machine settings to optimize fluidics for various tasks. This segment will also introduce options for secondary IOL placement. Faculty will include both experienced ca...
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To review intraoperative strategies for cataract surgery in eyes with complex corneas To understand risk factors and management for descemets membrane detachment in cataract surgeryTo evaluate optimal intraocular lens calculations and selection in eyes with corneal pathologyCanMEDS Roles:
Sessions in which Dr. Mahshad Darvish attends
Friday 16 June, 2023
*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify innovative canadian retina research proposalsand their intended benefitDescribe how using emerging therapies can improvethe care of patientsCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Explore new IOL technology and biometryDiscuss the use of toric IOLsReview pearls for cataract surgery after phakic IOLsCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Review common comorbid conditions present in cataract patientsDiscuss risk communication in cataract surgeryExplore the role of ergonomics in the workplace CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Enhance surgical strategies for routine cataractsDevelop an approach to complex cataract surgery: techniques, strategies, and instrumentationCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarX
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
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To review corneal crosslinking and adjunctive procedures available for patients with KeratoconusTo review primary and secondary enhancement refractive surgery options for myopic and hyperopic patientsTo understand the role of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in corneal pathologies CanMEDS Roles: