
Michael Balas
Sessions in which Michael Balas participates
Friday 20 June, 2025
Author’s Name(s): Michael Balas, Carmen Balian, Chris Hudson, Faryan Tayyari, Edward Margolin, Jonathan Micieli, Richard Swartz, Ilse Belgraver, Efrem Mandelcorn, Wendy Lou, Wendy HatchAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Michael Balas: none; Carmen Balian: none; Chris Hudson: none; Faryan Tayyari: none; Edward Margolin: none; Jonathan Micieli: none; Richard Swartz: none; Ilse Belgraver: none; Efrem Mandelcorn: none; Wendy Lou: none; Wendy Hatch: none
Sessions in which Michael Balas attends
Thursday 19 June, 2025
Description: This hands-on workshop is designed by residents, for residents, with senior ophthalmology residents (PGY4/5) tutors guiding junior ophthalmology residents (PGY1-3) participants in developing core eye suturing skills. Supported by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), this course offers practical experience in precise corneal suturing, scleral pass creation, and effective tissue handling to enhance surgical confidence. U...
This half day symposium organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) aims to equipment Young Ophthalmologists with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. This year’s symposium brings together an excellent group of speakers from the across the country to share their tips and tricks for personal and professional success. Even topics less discussed in training such as how to terminate a staff member and handling your first complaint will be covered. This sympo...
Friday 20 June, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed for comprehensive ophthalmology, ophthalmology residents and Fellows, who wish to expand their surgical skills to optimize glaucoma care for their patients. Surgeons will learn best patient candidates for MIGS devices, understand better angel anatomy/landmarks and learn implantation techniques. At the end of the is course participation should be comfortable incorporation MIGS into the...
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...
Author’s Name(s): Joshua Bierbrier, Rebecca Hisey, Adrienne Duimering, Gabor Fichtinger, Matthew Holden, Christine LawAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Joshua Bierbrier: none; Rebecca Hisey: none; Adrienne Duimering: none; Gabor Fichtinger: none; Matthew Holden: none; Christine Law: noneAbstract BodyPurpose:Phase recognition in cataract surgery can introduce quantitative metrics, like phase completion times, in resident surgical tr...
Saturday 21 June, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Develop the ability to critically interpret and integrate findings from optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing to accurately diagnose and monitor glaucomaRecognize common pitfalls and artifacts in OCT and visual field analyses and...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the Universal Eye Health Comprehensive Framework.Assess the Canadian National Strategy for Eye Care Act (Bill C-284)Compare ...