Dr. Durr completed his medical school and residency in Ophthalmology at the Université de Montréal. He pursued his training in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery (GAASS) for two years at the University of Toronto under Dr Ike Ahmed. He currently practices at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) where he treats a variety of glaucoma pathologies, cataracts and complex anterior segment reconstruction.

His research activities touch upon novelties in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Currently, Dr Durr has several ongoing projects on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and novel intraocular lenses. He has published numerous articles and two book chapters. At the University, Dr Durr teaches medical students, residents and clinical fellows. He is the current glaucoma fellowship program director.

Financial disclosure: Dr. Durr has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.: Consultant/Advisor, Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau/Previous funding for a trial
Allergan, Inc.: Consultant/Advisor, Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau/Previous funding for a trial
Avisi Technologies Inc: Consultant/Advisor
Bausch + Lomb: Consultant/Advisor
Glaukos Corporation: Consultant/Advisor, Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau
Ivantis, Inc.: Consultant/Advisor, Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau
Johnson & Johnson Vision: Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau
Nova Eye MD, Inc.: Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau
Santen, Inc.: Consultant/Advisor, Lecture Fees/Speakers Bureau