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Mary B. Holdsworth

Participates in 1 Session

Sessions in which Mary B. Holdsworth participates

Sunday 18 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
1:55 PM
1:57 PM - 2:00 PM | 3 minutes

 Authors: Mary B. Holdsworth 1, Davin Johnson2.  1Queen's University School of Medicine, 2Department of Ophthalmology, Queen's University.Author Disclosures: M.B. Holdsworth:  None.  D. Johnson:  None. Abstract Body: Purpose:  The aim of this study was to develop a quantitative meth...

Sessions in which Mary B. Holdsworth attends

Thursday 15 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 9 hours
Pathology

 Admission to this session is included in the full registration fee. If you wish to attend this session as a stand-alone event only, please contact Rita Afeltra at rafeltra@cos-sco.ca to register.

12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 5 hours
Young Ophthalmologists and ResidentsSymposium

This session will feature an array of tips and tricks that every resident should know for thriving in residency while getting on the road for professional success. Our panel of speakers will explore topics such as resiliency and wellness, mentorship and lessons learned for personal and professional growth, along with experiential exercises led by physician-chaplain Dr. Agnes Wong. Our spe...

6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour

Please join us for a glass of cheer and help us celebrate the 2023 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This event is a great opportunity to network with our international speakers, special guests, sponsors, and exhibitors. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends with colleagues from across Canada.

Friday 16 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 2 hours
Current Concepts

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review how to apply Quality Improvement strategies to improve patient safetyBe familiar with the presentation and histology of hereditary benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis, and be able to distinguish it from other conjunctival lesions including conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia.Des...

10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

 This course will focus on the challenges and opportunities involved in providing effective and efficient eye care in conflict-affected and remote areas. Attendees will learn about the unique obstacles to delivering eye care in these environments, and the different strategies for overcoming these challenges. The course will also cover the use of telemedicine and other technologies, as well as successful initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to network with health ...

1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

 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

3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
EDI

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe how bias, discrimination, and racism affect health care outcomes and physician wellness, and how cultural humility and critical allyship can be used as tools in combating discrimination   

4:25 PM
4:28 PM - 4:31 PM | 3 minutes

Authors: Matthew B. Schlenker1, Isra Hussein1, Tushar Srivastava2, Jyoti Sharma2, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed1. 1University of Toronto, 2ConnectHEOR Limited.   Author Disclosures:    M.B. Schlenker:   Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon, Allergan, ...

Saturday 17 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify Imaging Signs & Biomarkers for ongoing anti-VEGF treatmentIdentify and review pathognomonic imaging features of Inherited Retinal DiseaseReview unique retinal imaging findings in uncommon retinal conditions

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

 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

1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Paediatric Ophthalmology

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe Choroidal findings in premature babies with ROP  Describe the recent recommendations in paediatric CMV screeningDescribe the findings in opti...

3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care  Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populationsCompare various models of care for remote populations in low and middle-income countries  CanMeds Roles: Professional, Health Advocate 

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cornea

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To review pathophysiology of and novel treatments for Fuchs corneal dystrophyTo understand the effects of glaucoma on corneal transplantation success ratesTo understand various surgical techniques to treat ocular surface diseasesTo review endothelial transplantation techniques and outcomes in complex anterior segments&nb...

5:10 PM

Sunday 18 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:55 AM
10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes

New this year at COS 2023 is Ophthalmic Jeopardy!  Join us for a friendly competition of ophthalmic knowledge for both residents and practicing ophthalmologists alike.  We believe that this will be an entertaining and educational event.  The realistic set is sure to inspire your participation in this popular 'answer and question' game. Alex Trebek would be so proud! Registration

1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cornea

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: