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Katherine Paton MD

SAP Course Director
Participates in 2 items

I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or non-profit to disclose

Sessions in which Katherine Paton MD participates

Thursday 19 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
4:00 PM
4:03 PM - 4:14 PM | 11 minutes

Additional author: Paula Blanco 

Saturday 21 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of intraocular and extraocular ophthalmic tumors, tailored to the needs of general ophthalmologists and ocular oncologists.

Sessions in which Katherine Paton MD attends

Thursday 19 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30 AM
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 10 hours
Pathology

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...

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

Please join us for a glass of cheer and help us celebrate the 2025 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 20 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
12:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the sources of emissions linked to eye care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.Understand the challenges, barriers and opportunities to implement environmentally-sound eye care practices.

4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Evaluate the applications of artificial intelligence in screening, diagnostics, and surgery within ophthalmology. To explain the principles of found...

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss "tips and tricks" in cataract surgery.Explore recent research in cataract surgery.CanMEDS: Medical Expert; Scholar

Saturday 21 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 2 hours
Current Concepts

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:To improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.Identify and articulate the current disparities in eye health outcomes across different populations, recognizing ...

11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Women in Ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe how suppressing and avoiding emotions contributes to stress and illnessDemonstrate the “design success” of painful emoti...

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

Course Description: Cataract surgery and the implantation of an IOL in in cases with reduced capsular support remains challenging for many surgeons. Capsular hooks can aid a surgeon complete the surgery while minimizing the risk of vitreious loss and further capsular degradation. Capsular tension rings and segments allow the surgeon to place their chosen IOL into the capsular bag and minimize the risk of lens subluxation. Attendees will gain expe...

2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Neuro-ophthalmology

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify common neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, including temporal arteritis, sudden ischemic vision loss, cranial nerve palsy, carotid dissection, pituitary apoplexy, intracranial hemorrhage, and papilledema/intracranial mass.

Sunday 22 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 2 hours
Current Concepts

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Be able to discuss at least 4 specific SDGs where high-quality evidence points to a causative association between vision interventions and improved outcomes.Describe recruitment challenges and strategies for enrolling underserved populations in clinical trials.

2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Uveitis

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 ...