Dr. Dagher is professor of ophthalmology at the Université de Montréal, and head of the department of ophthalmology at Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM). Dr. Dagher is chair of the annual meeting of the Canadian Ophthalmologic Society (COS) and has served as Board member of COS since 2012.
Dr. Dagher enjoys teaching medical students, ophthalmology residents and clinical and research cornea fellows as well as training MSc and PhD students as well.
Dr. Dagher completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University where she received the Hilda Diana Oakley scholarship for ranking top female student at McGill. She then completed her medical degree and specialization in ophthalmology at Université de Montréal, graduating on the dean’s honor list. Dr. Dagher then pursued post-doctoral fellowship training in cornea, external eye diseases, and refractive surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Dagher has brought her expertise on keratoprosthesis surgery to Canada after conducting considerable research and clinical work at Harvard Medical School under the mentorship of Dr Claes Dohlman. After restoring sight to several Canadian patients through implantation of the Boston Keratoprosthesis, Dr. Dagher was chosen ‘Personality of the Week’ by La Presse and Radio-Canada.
Dr. Dagher has completed extensive research in the field of ophthalmology and more particularly, on the Boston Keratoprosthesis and on refractive surgery. Dr. Dagher has published numerous articles and acts as a reviewer for many ophthalmology journals. She has also authored numerous book chapters about cornea and external eye diseases. Dr. Dagher has been a guest lecturer at ophthalmology conferences internationally.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Harissi-Dagher has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
1. Sun Pharma
Sessions in which Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher participates
Friday 20 June, 2025
Saturday 21 June, 2025
Sunday 22 June, 2025
Learning objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess patient candidacy for refractive surgery treatments.Understand the application of topography-guided software in both primary and secondary refractive surgery treatments.Evaluate and manage c...
Sessions in which Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher attends
Thursday 19 June, 2025
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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
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:Explore the preoperative process.
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss recent advances in cataract surgery.Discuss novel techniques for cataract surgery.Explore recent research in cataract sur...
Author’s Name(s): Moncef Berkache, Wissam Nassrallah, Mohammad Karam, Kenan Bachour, Allison Bernstein, Mona Harissi-Dagher, Samir JabbourAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Moncef Berkache, none; Wissam Nassrallah, none; Mohammad Karam, none; Kenan Bachour, none; Allison Bernstein, none; Mona Harissi-Dagher, none; Samir Jabbour, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: Patients with Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy (FED) are at a higher risk of endoth...
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...
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
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand how different patient populations experience vision impairment and eye disease due to structural and identity-based factors.
Saturday 21 June, 2025
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 ...
Author’s Name(s): Dominique Geoffrion, Joseph Hakim, Younes Agoumi, Mona Harissi-Dagher Author’s Disclosure Block: Dominique Geoffrion, OpenAI Employment/honoraria/consulting fees , OpenAI, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Joseph Hakim, none; Younes Agoumi, none; Mona Harissi-Dagher, none Abstract Body Purpose: Glaucoma is the most important vision-threatening complication after Boston keratopros...
Author’s Name(s): Emma Youhnovska, Mai Katbe, Wissam B. Nassrallah, Andre Pollmann, Fady Sedarous, Rayan Tolba, Dominique Geoffrion, Mona Harissi-Dagher Author’s Disclosure Block: Emma Youhnovska, none; Mai Katbe, none; Wissam B. Nassrallah, none; Andre Pollmann, none; Fady Sedarous, none; Rayan Tolba, none; Dominique Geoffrion, none; Mona Harissi-Dagher, none Abstract Body Purpose: The Boston Type I Kerato...
Course Description: This STC offers hands-on training in advanced anterior segment surgical techniques, ideal for ophthalmic surgeons looking to refine their advanced anterior segment skills. Participants will practice creating scleral tunnels, performing superficial keratectomy and anterior stromal puncture, suturing corneal lacerations, and executing limbal relaxing incisions for astigmatism correction. Additionally, the course will feature cor...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Enhance surgical strategies for routine cataracts.Develop an approach to complex cataract surgery: techniques, strategies, and instrumentation....
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...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the importance of DMEK graft sizing and how it related to transplant outcomes.
Author’s Name(s): Anas Abu Dieh, Neethi Thathapudi, Mostafa Zamani Roudbaraki, Marie-Claude Robert, Samir Jabbour, Mona Harissi-Dagher, Christos Boutopoulos, May GriffithAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Anas Abu Dieh, none; Neethi Thathapudi, none; Mostafa Zamani Roudbaraki, none; Marie-Claude Robert, none; Samir Jabbour, none; Mona Harissi-Dagher, none; Christos Boutopoulos, none; May Griffith, noneAbstract BodyPurpose/Background...
Author’s Name(s): Allison Bernstein, Youssef Gheth, Wissam Nassrallah, Moncef Berkache, Dominique Geoffrion, Michel Haagdorens, Mona Harissi-DagherAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Allison Bernstein, none; Youssef Gheth, none; Wissam Nassrallah, none; Moncef Berkache, none; Dominique Geoffrion, none; Michel Haagdorens, none; Mona Harissi-Dagher, noneAbstract BodyPurpose:Our project aims to study the evolution over a 15-year period ...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To review how to optimize the use corneal diagnostics to detect corneal ectasia.To review rare complications after crosslinking and outcomes of custom corneal allogenic stromal ring segments.
Sunday 22 June, 2025
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.
Join us in celebrating outstanding contributions to ophthalmology at the COS Awards of Excellence Ceremony. This special event will honor the recipients of the Paper and Poster Awards, recognizing their exceptional research and innovation. Paper award winners will be presented with their awards, while poster winners will have the opportunity to showcase their winning work.Author’s Name(s):
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To review outcomes of severe dry eye disease and mask-associated dry eye.To review efficacy of novel and established corneal wound healing therapies.To understand ocular surface adverse...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To review how to optimize cataract surgery outcomes in patients with corneal disease, iregular corneas and complex cataracts.To understand the effect that cataract surgery has on the ocular surf...