Dr. Geoff Williams
Dr. Geoff Williams is a Clinical Associate professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Calgary. He practices in his office at the Southern Alberta Eye Center, and operates at both the Rocky View Hospital and SAEC Surgical. He began his university education at the University of Calgary, graduating with a BSc in microbiology in 1982, and then his MD in 1985. In 1990 he completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Alberta in Edmonton then moved to New York City to complete a two-year Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the Cornell University Medical Center, New York Hospital. He moved back to Calgary, set up practice as a retinal specialist. He later co-founded Calgary Retina Consultants Dr. Amin Kherani, and soon after the Southern Alberta Eye Center. He is currently the Medical Director of SAEC Surgical, the director of the Calgary retinal fellowship program and is active in residency training programs. He is a member of the Retina Society, as well as the Canadian, American and European Retina Societies. He and his wife Barbara have interests in boating, nature photography, architecture and travel. They have two children Laurel 31, and Connor 30, both of whom wakeboard better than their parents.
Financial Disclosure: Dr. Williams has had a relationship with a for-profit and/or not-for-profit organization to disclose:
- Alcon
- Allergan/AbbVie
- Artic Dx
- Bayer
- Biogen
- Chengdu Kanghong Biotechnology
- Iveric
- MD Collaborate
- Novartis
- Ophthotech
- Roche
- Regeneron
- Regenxbio
Sessions in which Dr. Geoff Williams participates
Friday 20 June, 2025
Sessions in which Dr. Geoff Williams attends
Thursday 19 June, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess important ocular surface tumors and their clinical relevance.Describe important ocular adnexal/orbital lesions that can mimic tumors...
Friday 20 June, 2025
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Amgen!Chaired by Vivian Yin and Navdeep Nijhawan.This co-developed symposium featuring a thyroid...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To become familiar with the current status of gene therapy for LHON.To review and update the approach and diagnosis of functional vision loss.
Explore the latest research in the field of Ophthalmology by visiting our ePosters! The ePoster displays will be open for viewing, offering an opportunity to network and engage in conversations with fellow students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and researchers.
Join us to witness presentations featuring our highest-scoring ePosters! Presenters will highlight the latest research in the field of Ophthalmology. Network and engage in conversations with fellow students, residents, post-doctoral Fellows, and researchers.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the incredible advancements that continue to be made in the management of age related macular degeneration.Appreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in macular degeneratio...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the new therapeutic options available for the management of DME and how these will impact clinical practiceAppreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in DME...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand advancements in surgical management of retinal detachments Evaluate new treatments for rare retinal conditions
Saturday 21 June, 2025
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Roche! Chaired by Bernard Hurley and Cynthia Qian.The retinal care symposium is also taking shape. Drawing inspiration from "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," we are developing an engaging game-show format where specialists tackle increasingly challeng...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To understand the mechanisms of low tension glaucoma, discern masqueraders and learn more about management strategies.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.To...
Explore the latest research in the field of Ophthalmology by visiting our ePosters! The ePoster displays will be open for viewing, offering an opportunity to network and engage in conversations with fellow students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and researchers.
Join us to witness presentations featuring our highest-scoring ePosters! Presenters will highlight the latest research in the field of Ophthalmology. Network and engage in conversations with fellow students, residents, post-doctoral Fellows, and researchers.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand how the home OCT works and its practical application in the management of retinal diseases.
Sunday 22 June, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe recruitment challenges and strategies for enrolling underserved populations in clinical trials.CanMEDS: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess uveitis guidelines to determine when referral to a uveitis specialist or rheumatologist for immunomodulatory treatment is necessary to prevent complications.Describe a new cl...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Apply uveitis guidelines to the diagnosis and management of scleritis and retinal vasculitis. Assess the impact of age on ...