
Dr. Joshua Teichman received his Bachelor of Science from Queen’s University then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Western University. He completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at McMaster University, a Research Fellowship at the University of Toronto, a Master of Public Health focusing on Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Newcastle, and a Surgical Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Teichman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto where he is Co-Director of the Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Fellowship. He has won numerous awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, the University of Toronto/Trillium Health Partners and was named a Rising Star in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Teichman has authored numerous textbook chapters and peer-reviewed research publications and has given over 200 presentations, locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Teichman is a Cornea Section Editor for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology and is Co-Chair of the Cataract Section of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Teichman has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization.
- Aequus
- Alcon
- Allergan
- Aurion Biotech
- Azura
- Bausch & Lomb
- Kowa
- Labtician Thea
- Novartis
- Santen
- Shire
- Sun Pharma
- Thea Pharma
Sessions in which Joshua Teichman participates
Thursday 19 June, 2025
Friday 20 June, 2025
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...
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
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....
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...