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Omar Nawara

Sessions in which Omar Nawara attends

Thursday 19 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30 AM
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 hours
Medical Students

This session introduces participants to the field of ophthalmology, highlighting basic clinical skills and examination techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with residents for mentorship and career guidance around pursing a career in ophthalmology. The session also includes a hands-on workshop where medical students rotate through stations to learn and practice key clinical examination skills from various subspecialties.

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...

1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 hours
Allied Health

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Collaborative Care in Orthoptics: Explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between orthoptists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healt...

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)
7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Co-Developed Symposium

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...

8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 2 hours
Current Concepts

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To challenge traditional attitudes and educate delegates regarding the ophthalmic simulation options available to ensure a safer surgical experience for the trainer, trainee and the patient (most importantly).

9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | 8 hours 30 minutes

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.

10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | 45 minutes
ePoster Presentations

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.

11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

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...

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Cataract

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Explore the preoperative process.

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Neuro-ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Summarize clinical characteristics of inherited optic neuropathies. Review underlying pathophysiology and genetics of inherited optic neuropathies.Discuss potential treat...

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Oculoplastics

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess and apply management strategies for complex Thyroid Eye Disease.Demonstrate the ability to assess and manage oculoplastics trauma effectively.CanMEDS: Medical Expert, Collaborator 

12:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Oculoplastics

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess and implement management strategies for periocular necrotizing fasciitis.Apply new and advanced knowledge to the management of various eyelid cond...

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

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...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Neuro-ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Summarize Updated McDonald’s Criteria & the role of OCT Review ophthalmologic & neuro-ophthalmologic vision-related clinical features in MS&...

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

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

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

Learning ObjectivesDescribe innovative techniques for managing ptosis.Integrate advanced approaches into the practice of posterior orbital surgery.CanMEDS: Medical Expert, Leader

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...

Saturday 21 June, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Co-Developed Symposium

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 challenging clinical ...

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

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe the current state of surgical simulation training in Canadian Ophthalmology residency programs, and how to improve strabismus surgery experiences for residents 

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

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.

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Self-assessment Program (SAP)

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize the six risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in the ophthalmic workplace.Demonstrate ideal positioning at the operating microscope and slit lamp microscope.

12:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Apply ROP screening guidelines specific to CanadaDescribe pathophysiology of ROP and future potential screening tools

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

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 ...

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

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...

4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM | 1 hour 45 minutes
OculoplasticsSkills Transfer Course (STC)

Course Description: This course will consolidate oculoplastic skills central to general practice. Relevant periocular anatomy will be reviewed. Participants will then gain exposure to the following basic and advanced oculoplastic procedures: advanced suturing techniques, eyelid laceration repair, lesion biopsy techniques, canthotomy and cantholysis, the lateral tarsal strip procedure, tarsorrhaphy, lacrimal irrigation and punctoplasty, and b...

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

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.

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

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Integrate current practice patterns in the diagnosis and treatment of orbital cellulitis

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.

11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Glaucoma

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss the history of Glaucoma and the evolution of the management strategies.Discuss risk stratification and controversial issues in primary, secondar...

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Uveitis

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...

12:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Glaucoma

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss EDI issues for clinical care and research in glaucoma. Discuss cutting edge research topics i...