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.

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.

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.

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.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide a wet lab training overview in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) for practicing ophthalmologist. MSICS has been recognized worldwide as a viable alternative to phacoemulsification for cataract surgery in resource-constrained areas. It also serves as a valuable intermediary step to mastering phacoemulsification surgery. The wet lab experience will focus on wound construction techn...

Author’s Name(s): Edsel Ing, Jooyoung Song, Hyun-Joong ChungAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Edsel Ing, none; Jooyoung Song, none; Hyun-Joong Chung, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: To develop a non-metallic, eyelid spring for patients with paralytic lagophthalmos. Study Design: Evolutionary (prototype)METHOD: Various designs for polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and polypropylene (Prolene) eyelid springs were tested. The size of the lid spr...

Author’s Name(s): Diana L. Martinez, Angelica Hanna, Grant Luke, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, Joshua TeichmanAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Diana L. Martinez: none; Angelica Hanna: none; Grant Luke: none; Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed: Consultant – AbbVie, Ace Vision, Alcon, Aliph Medical, Aquea Health, Inc, ArcScan, Avellino Lab USA, Inc, Avisi, Balance Ophthalmics, Bausch and Lomb, Beaver Visitec, Belkin Vision, Bionode, Carl Zeiss, Centricity Vision, Inc, CorNeat Vision, C...

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): Karim Punja, Antonio Florido, Michael T Kryshtalskyj, Carson SchellAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Karim Punja, Clarion Medical Technologies Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Clarion Medical Technologies, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Antonio Florido, none; Michael T Kryshtalskyj, none; Carson Schell, Abbvie. ConsultantAbstract BodyPurpose:This study aims to share the experience of Canadian surgeons ...

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.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss perioperative issues and care in glaucoma surgical management  Describe the various gl...

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...