Thursday 19 June, 2025
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...
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.
Description: This hands-on workshop is designed by residents, for residents, with senior ophthalmology residents (PGY4/5) tutors guiding junior ophthalmology residents (PGY1-3) participants in developing core eye suturing skills. Supported by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), this course offers practical experience in precise corneal suturing, scleral pass creation, and effective tissue handling to enhance surgical confidence. U...
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:Collaborative Care in Orthoptics: Explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between orthoptists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professional...
Friday 20 June, 2025
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Amgen! Chaired by Vivian Yin and Navdeep Nijhawan.This co-developed symposium featur...
Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available.
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 for comprehensive ophthalmology, ophthalmology residents and Fellows, who wish to expand their surgical skills to optimize glaucoma care for their patients. Surgeons will learn best patient candidates for MIGS devices, understand better angel anatomy/landmarks and learn implantation techniques. At the end of the is course participation should be comfortable incorporation MIGS into the...
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:Explore the preoperative process.
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...
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
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...
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...
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.
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:To understand the new therapeutic options available for the management of DME and how these will impact clinical practiceAppreciate how to select the best therapeutic option to minimize vision loss in DME...
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...
Learning ObjectivesSummarize Updated McDonald’s Criteria & the role of OCT Review ophthalmologic & neuro-ophthalmologic vision-related clinical features in MS Discuss vision-related biomarkers MS
Course Description: This course is designed to provide a wet lab training overview in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) for residents. 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 techniques, anterior c...
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
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
Learning ObjectivesDescribe innovative techniques for managing ptosis.Integrate advanced approaches into the practice of posterior orbital surgery.CanMEDS: Medical Expert, Leader
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...
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.Take meaningful action to addre...
Saturday 21 June, 2025
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.
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Roche! Chaired by Bernard Hurley.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 scenarios. The session will be structured with progressive rounds of qu...
Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available.
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 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.
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....
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
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...
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify common neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, including temporal arteritis, sudden ischemic vision loss, cranial nerve palsy, carotid dissection, pituitary apoplexy, intracranial hemorrhage, and papilledema/intracranial mass.
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...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand the outcomes of the Descemet Endothelial Thickness Comparison Trial and how it relates to clinical practice
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
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 ...
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...
Learning objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of intraocular and extraocular ophthalmic tumors, tailored to the needs of general ophthalmologists and ocular oncologists.Examine...
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 ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Integrate current practice patterns in the diagnosis and treatment of orbital cellulitis
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 various models of care across provinces in Canada and the world (translational public health ophtalmologie : turning observations into ...
Sunday 22 June, 2025
Our lively Exhibition Hall provides an opportunity for you to reconnect with industry partners to explore the latest treatment options and medical devices available.
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: In this session, the PREEMPT protocol for Botulinum Toxin A treatment for chronic migraine will be thoroughly reviewed, including the threshold criteria for diagnosing chronic migraine. Participants will also learn about the practical aspects of incorporating this treatment into a busy clinical practice. The instructor will provide hands-on demonstrations of drawing up and administering Botulinum Toxin A, showcasing both the o...
Learning objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess patient candidacy for refractive surgery treatments.Understand the application of topography-guided software in both primary and secondary refractive surgery treatments.Evaluate and manage c...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To review outcomes of severe dry eye disease and mask-associated dry eye.To review efficacy of novel and established corneal wound healing therapies.To understand ocular surface adverse...
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...
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:To review how to optimize cataract surgery outcomes in patients with corneal disease, iregular corneas and complex cataracts.To understand the effect that cataract surgery has on the ocular surf...
Learning ObjectivesDiscuss EDI issues for clinical care and research in glaucoma. Discuss cutting edge research topics in glaucoma. Describe the history ...