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Saturday 17 June, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
6:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Co-Developed Symposium

*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Outline the role of the Tie-2/ang pathway in DR and nAMDand how it may impact patient outcomesIdentify the most important biomarkerson structural OCT that can help predict treatmentresponse in DME and nAMDDiscuss r...

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:Elucidate the cause and mechanism of DVD.Identity indications of Light adjustable lensXX

8:00 AM - 5:15 PM | 9 hours 15 minutes
Allied Health
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour

PRC Committee Meeting Artisan Room Hilton Hotel

9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 8 hours

 Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available. Be sure to find the COS booth and learn more about See the Possibilities and new Practice Resource Centre features. (And have some fun at our photo wall!).X...

10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)EDI

 How often have you felt angered or alienated by an interaction that felt dismissive or discriminatory in some way? Sometimes subtle and other times not, these experiences can be frustrating, demoralizing and draining, and can negatively impact your self-esteem, productivity, and relationships. Whether you’re directly involved in microaggressions or witness them as a bystander, knowing how to respond can be challenging especially in an unexpected moment. This course will provid...

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

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
Paediatric Ophthalmology

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand what is meant by cortical visual impairment Appreciate the impact of visual impairment on mental healthBe able to assess the needs of a child with visual impairment CanMEDS Roles: Medical ...

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Ocular Regenerative Medicine

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe how cultured corneal endothelial cells can be used to treat corneal endothelial failureDescribe how the corneal neurotinization procedure is performed and compare with other treatment modalities for treating neurotrophic corneal ulcersDescribe how cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation can be used to treat patients with Stevens-...

1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Pathology

 This course will identify the essentials of Ocular Pathology and is designed to present participants with essential concepts of pathological processes relevant to the clinical practice of ophthalmology. This self-assessment program will look in depth at a wide variety of common ocular lesions needing proper pathological interpretation. Participants, through clinical scenarios (case studies) will learn the diagnostic advantages and disadvantages of ha...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)Cataract

 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...

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

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand how various systemic medication influence glaucomaUnderstand how to manipulate wound healing may improve success in glaucoma surgeryAssess and Integrate various glaucoma surgeries in our management of glaucoma and be aware of some of the c...

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 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

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...

1:30 PM - 3:00 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 populations C...

3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)

 This course will have 2 aims: 1) to allow participants to review the principles of ocular trauma and discuss cases and receive feedback.  2) To review literature and interventions on domestic violence as it pertains to ophthalmology, where many of these injuries originate, and strategies for the ophthalmologist to become more aware of and comfortable disc...

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)Cataract

 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...

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

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify common reasons for discrepancy between structure and function evaluations of glaucoma patientsDescribe the difference between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous abnormalities on glaucoma diagnostic testing

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...

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

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the pre and post-natal screening of retinoblastoma  Learn the accuracy of IOL calculation formulas in Children 

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 

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