
Dr Mireskandari is a Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto. He is the John and Melinda Thompson Chair in Vision Research and a staff Ophthalmologist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He did his residency training and PhD at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK. He is double fellowship trained in Cornea and External diseases (Moorfields) and Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (SickKids).
He is a clinician researcher who focuses on Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and in particular ways to assess and improve patient care and outcomes. He is the Chair of the Ophthalmology Research Committee and co-director of a fully comprehensive paediatric cornea fellowship program at SickKids. He is an Associate Editor of the JAAPOS journal and the Major Review Committee for the AAO – BCSC Book 6 in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. His clinical & surgical practice includes corneal transplantation, External diseases, cataract, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity and Strabismus.
Sessions in which Dr. Kamiar Mireskandari participates
- STC: Mastering Ocular Trauma: Techniques and sutures for surgical repair. Québec City Convention Centre - Room 309 AB | Salle 309 AB
- 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- This wetlab based course will feature hands-on training for participants reviewing the principles and...
- STC | CTC
- Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker Québec City Convention Centre - Room 308 A | Salle 308 A
- Moderator Stephen Kraft, MD, FRCSC | Moderator Dr. Kamiar Mireskandari |
- 10:45 AM - 10:50 AM | 5 minutes Part of: Paediatrics I: The mind’s eye, vision and development!
- Paediatrics I: The mind’s eye, vision and development! Québec City Convention Centre - Room 308 A | Salle 308 A
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Talk | Exposé
- Introduction of Keynote Speaker Québec City Convention Centre - Room 308 A | Salle 308 A
- Moderator Dr. Kamiar Mireskandari |
- 11:35 AM - 11:40 AM | 5 minutes Part of: Paediatrics I: The mind’s eye, vision and development!
- Ophthalmic Findings in Infants with Congenital Cyctomegalovirus Infection from The Ontario Newborn Screening Program Québec City Convention Centre - Room 308 A | Salle 308 A
- Presenter Dr. Kamiar Mireskandari |
- 1:50 PM - 2:00 PM | 10 minutes Part of: Paediatrics II: Mind the Gap... Filling in the Gaps in our Knowledge!
- Authors: Kamiar Mireskandari1, Kate Leahy1, Asim Ali1, Kourosh Sabri2, Michael O'...
- Paper Presentation | Présentation d'article
- Closing Remarks Québec City Convention Centre - Room 308 A | Salle 308 A
- Speaker Dr. Kamiar Mireskandari |
- 5:10 PM - 5:15 PM | 5 minutes Part of: Paediatrics III: Mind Blown… What a Surprise!
- STC: Innovations in Minimally Invasive Strabismus Surgery Québec City Convention Centre - Room 309 AB | Salle 309 AB
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- This hands-on lab will transfer the surgical skills required for the use of newer strabismus techniques. Attendees...
- STC | CTC