Colin Mann MD, FRCSC
Dr. Mann is currently the President of the COS Board of Directors. He is a comprehensive community ophthalmologist based in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. He is a lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Dalhousie University. He completed his medical and residency training at Dalhousie University. He has served on the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Nucleus Committee of the Specialty Committee in Ophthalmology and as the National Specialty Observer on the Specialty Committee in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mann has served also on various committees of both the Royal College and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) in the area of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is serving on the Board of the COS. He is past chair of the COS Council on CPD, as well as the Maintenance of Certification Committee. He was a member of the RCPSC National Advisory Committee on Competency-Based CPD.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Mann has not had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
Sessions in which Dr. Colin Mann participates
Friday 1 June, 2018
Saturday 15 June, 2019
Friday 26 June, 2020
Thursday 24 June, 2021
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Friday 25 June, 2021
Saturday 26 June, 2021
Sunday 27 June, 2021
Friday 10 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Determine the ocular conditions associated with obstructive sleep apneaDescribe how racism operates within health care in parallel ways to how racism operates in other settingsProvide a framework for how we can move from supportive statements to anti-racist actionCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Saturday 11 June, 2022
This by invitation only event has become a tradition during our conference to recognize our guest speakers, corporate supporters and important colleagues in the Canadian ophthalmological community.
Sessions in which Dr. Colin Mann attends
Thursday 31 May, 2018
Bremner Terrace (4th floor), Delta Toronto Hotel 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto ON M5J 3A6 This year, the COS Annual Meeting Welcome Reception will take place on the exclusive 4th floor rooftop bar and outdoor patio of the Delta Toronto Hotel. The venue features spectacular views of downtown Toronto. You are right in the centre of it all, mere moments away from Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, the CN Tower, and more.In the event of rain, th...
Friday 1 June, 2018
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:At the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Describe the advantages and limitations of various treatment strategies for uveitis, including local and systemic therapies, and choose the most appropriate line of therapy for different uveitis presentationsIndicate the advantages and limitations of anti-VEGF agents in treating intraocular neovascularisation or macular edema secondary to uveitis vs. other vasculopathic causes of...
Saturday 2 June, 2018
Dr. Ike Ahmed, along with a team of forensic ophthalmologist investigators, will come face to face with every surgeon's worst nightmare... the unhappy patient. This forensic team will unveil clues to analyze the causes of poor outcomes in cataract surgery patients, and discuss tools or strategies to prevent these grisly outcomes from occurring in future patients.You can now view or download the handouts from Dr. Rocha's and Dr. Braga-Mele's presentations below.Vie...
Sunday 3 June, 2018
Thursday 13 June, 2019
Friday 14 June, 2019
Saturday 15 June, 2019
Sunday 16 June, 2019
Thursday 15 June, 2023
Please join us for a glass of cheer and help us celebrate the 2023 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This event is a great opportunity to network with our international speakers, special guests, sponsors, and exhibitors. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends with colleagues from across Canada.
Friday 16 June, 2023
*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify innovative canadian retina research proposalsand their intended benefitDescribe how using emerging therapies can improvethe care of patientsCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review how to apply Quality Improvement strategies to improve patient safetyBe familiar with the presentation and histology of hereditary benign intraepithelial dyskeratosis, and be able to distinguish it from other conjunctival lesions including conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia.Des...
This course is designed for general ophthalmologist, glaucoma specialists and residents who wish to expand their surgical skills to optimize glaucoma care for their patients. Surgeons will learn intra-operative gonioscopy techniques to better understand the angle and understand the implantation of various MIGS devices. Featured techniques are the implantation of the iStent inject, implantation of Hydrus Microstent and the use of Kahook...
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Review the history and patient perceptions of ISBCSExplore the trends in IOL strategiesDiscuss premium cataract refractive surgery CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX
Saturday 17 June, 2023
*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Outline the role of the Tie-2/ang pathway in DR and nAMDand how it may impact patient outcomesIdentify the most important biomarkerson structural OCT that can help predict treatmentresponse in DME and nAMDDiscuss r...
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Elucidate the cause and mechanism of DVD.Identity indications of Light adjustable lensXX
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Enhance surgical strategies for routine cataractsDevelop an approach to complex cataract surgery: techniques, strategies, and instrumentationCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarX
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify common reasons for discrepancy between structure and function evaluations of glaucoma patientsDescribe the difference between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous abnormalities on glaucoma diagnostic testing
Sunday 18 June, 2023
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the change from medication use to other options in glaucoma treatmentUnderstand the latest in laser treatment for glaucoma including the LiGHT and ZAP trials and how to integrate into clinical practiceAssess AI in glaucoma management
New this year at COS 2023 is Ophthalmic Jeopardy! Join us for a friendly competition of ophthalmic knowledge for both residents and practicing ophthalmologists alike. We believe that this will be an entertaining and educational event. The realistic set is sure to inspire your participation in this popular 'answer and question' game. Alex Trebek would be so proud! Registration
Authors: Shawn Yuan1, Georges Durr1, Joseph Panarelli2. 1Université de Montréal, 2NYU Langone Provider.Author Disclosures: S. Yuan: None. G. Durr: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon Laboratories Inc., Allergan Inc., Glaukos Corporation, Johnson and Johnson, Labticion ...