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.

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...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Better understand the components of the saccadic eye movement system and the developmental processes that contribute to reading acquisition

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.

Author’s Name(s): Vishaal Bhambhwani, Livio Di Matteo, Noelle WhitestoneAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Vishaal Bhambhwani: Northern Ontario Academic Medicine Association, Grant/research support, Orbis Canada, Grant/research support, Eyenuk Inc, Grant/research support, iCare Inc, Grant/research support, Bayer Inc, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Roche Inc, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Livio Di Matteo: none; Noelle Whitestone: none

Author’s Name(s): Daniel Chow, Raj Pathak, Michael Cho, Sidratul Rahman, Alex Lau, Maya Alik, Sheetal Pundir, Raheem Remtulla, Hady SahebAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Daniel Chow: none; Raj Pathak: none; Michael Cho: none; Sidratul Rahman: none; Alex Lau: none; Maya Alik: none; Sheetal Pundir: none; Raheem Remtulla: none; Hady Saheb: noneAbstract BodyPurpose: Maximizing the efficiency of patient triage is a challenge frequently...

Author’s Name(s): Samir Touma, Paul Touma, Moncef Amchech, Tracy Aoun, Lahoud Touma, Katie LuneauAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Samir Touma: none; Paul Touma: none; Moncef Amchech: none; Tracy Aoun: none; Lahoud Touma: none; Katie Luneau: noneAbstract BodyPurpose: Neuro-ophthalmology is one of the most complex and enigmatic branches of ophthalmology. Due to the rarity of certain conditions, it can be challenging for residents to...

Author’s Name(s): Tyler Herod, Sarah Jennings, Victoria Taylor, Anuradha MishraAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Tyler Herod, none; Sarah Jennings, none; Victoria Taylor, none; Anuradha Mishra, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: It is well understood that individuals living with vision impairment face unique barriers in accessing health care. While there has been recent emphasis to prioritize accessible and equitable healthcare for all, hea...

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 

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Analyze the impact of vision impairment on driving abilities and safety among older drivers.Evaluate interdisciplinary appr...

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...