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.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the issues linked to eye care delivery in both Canada and globally.Understand the challenges and barriers to implement eye care services delivery in remote areas and underserved communities.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the sources of emissions linked to eye care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.Understand the challenges, barriers and opportunities to implement environmentally-sound eye care practices.

Author’s Name(s): Marko Popovic, Ryan Huang, Sumana Naidu, Andrew Mihalache, Peter Kertes, David Sarraf, SriniVas Sadda, Rajeev Muni, Radha KohlyAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Marko Popovic, none; Ryan Huang, none; Sumana Naidu, none; Andrew Mihalache, none; Peter Kertes, none; David Sarraf, none; SriniVas Sadda, none; Rajeev Muni, none; Radha Kohly, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: To investigate the sociodemographic and clinical fact...

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...

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...

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 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.

Author’s Name(s): Wissam Nassrallah, Asahi Fujita, Andre Pollmann, Alice Lorch, Joan Miller, Tobias Elze, Nazlee Zebardast, Samir JabbourAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Wissam Nassrallah, none; Asahi Fujita, none; Andre Pollmann, none; Alice Lorch, none; Joan Miller, none; Tobias Elze, none; Nazlee Zebardast, none; Samir Jabbour, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: In advanced keratoconus, anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) is perceived ...

Author’s Name(s): Louis Vaudoisey, Johanna Choremis, Guillermo Rocha, Julia TalajicAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Louis Vaudoisey, none; Johanna Choremis, none; Guillermo Rocha, none; Julia Talajic, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Corneal Allogeneic Intrastromal Ring Segments (CAIRS) in treating moderate to severe Keratoconus (KC). Specifically, it aims to assess the effectiveness of KeraNatural,...

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):

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):