FIRST PRIZE - COS Awards of Excellence in Ophthalmic Research - PaperAuthors:Tina Felfeli1, Samantha B. Kasloff2, Jay Krishnan2, Sherif R. El-Defrawy3, Rajeev H. Muni3, Tony Mazzulli4, Todd A. Cutts2. 1Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 2Canadian Sci...

Authors: Tina Felfeli, Jorge R. Georgakopoulos, Christine E. Jo, Aaron M. Drucker, Michael Mimouni, Vincent Piguet, Jensen Yeung, Clara Chan.Disclosure Block: T. Felfeli: None.

Authors: Tina Felfeli, MD1, Rafael N. Miranda, DDS2, Clara C. Chan, MD, FRCSC3, David M. J. Naimark, MD, MSc, FRCPC4. 1Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, Uni...

Authors: Tina Felfeli, MD, Glen Katsnelson, MSc, Alex Kiss, PhD, Lesley Plumptre, PhD, Michael J. Patterson, MSc, Efrem D. Mandelcorn, MD, FRCSC, Richard H. Glazier, MD, FRCPC, Michael H. Brent, MD, FRCSC, David T. Wong, MD, FRCSC. Author Disclosure Block: T. Felfeli, MD: None. G. Katsnelson, MSc: None. A. Kiss, PhD: None. L. Plumptre, PhD:&nbsp...

 Authors: Tina Felfeli1 Natalie Kozlowski2, Felicia Tai3, Jorge R. Georgakopoulos4, Elizabeth Uleryk, Rafael N. Miranda5, 6. 1Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 2Division of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, 3University of Toronto, 4E/M Uleryk Consulting, 5Toronto Health Economics and Technolog...

 Authors: Tina Felfeli1, Arshia Eshtiaghi2, Jess Rhee3, Michael Balas2, Felicia Tai4, Laurence A. Rubin5, Nupura K. Bakshi6, Larissa Derzko-Dzulynsky7. 1Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, 2The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University...

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Apply skills complementing their residency training in handling complications and improving their surgical acumen.    

At the end of this session participants will be able to:Demonstrate increased knowledge in the diagnosis and management of several infectious uveitis pathologies  Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitis Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitisCanMEDS Roles:Medical Expert, Scholar 

Authors: Arshia Eshtiaghi, Tina Felfeli, Felicia Tai, Jess Rhee, Kira Dzulynsky, Michael Kryshtalskyj, Hatim Batawi, Nupura Bakshi, Larissa Derzko-Dzulynsky.University of Toronto.Author Disclosure Block: A. Eshtiaghi: None. T. Felfeli: Funded grants or clinical trials; Name of for- profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Fighting Blindness Canada, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada Graduate Scholarship-Masters, the Vision Science Research...

Authors: Michael T. Kryshtalskyj, Tina Felfeli, Jeremy Rau, Nupura Bakshi, Larissa A. Derzko- Dzulynsky.Department of Surgery (Section of Ophthalmology), University of Calgary, 2Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, 3Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, McGill University.Author Disclosure Block: M.T. Kryshtalskyj: None. T. Felfeli: None. J. Rau: None. N. Bakshi: None. L.A. Derzko-Dzulynsky: None...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Describe the impact of racism in medicine and healthcare, and identify approaches towards active anti-racismDescribe emerging research on gender equity in ophthalmologyApply best practices to become effective allies and advocates in the healthcare setting, with a special emphasis on the needs of vulnerable populationsIntegrate Indigenous health concep...

Authors: Jeff Park, Yuanxin Xue, Tina FelfeliAuthor Disclosure Block: J. Park: None. Y. Xue: None. T. Felfeli: None.Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the representation of female editors-in-chief (EiCs) in ophthalmology journals globally, and to compare the proportion of female EiCs between journals grouped by geographical regions, impact factor quartiles and subspecialties within ophthalmology. Stud...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe prognostication for uveal melanomaApply real word data to the management of macular degeneration, diabetic macular edemaAssess patient experiences of inherited retinal diseasesCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

Authors: Jeff Park, Tina Felfeli, Imaan Z. Kherani, Filiberto Altomare, David R. Chow, David T. Wong. Author Disclosure Block: J. Park: None. T. Felfeli: None. I.Z. Kherani: None. F. Altomare: None. D.R. Chow: None. D.T. Wong: None.Purpose: To characterize the baseline prevalence of subretinal fluid (SRF), and its effects on anatomical and visual acuity (VA) outcomes in diabetic macular edema (DME) and retinal vein occlusi...

 Admission to this session is included in the full registration fee. If you wish to attend this session as a stand-alone event only, please contact Rita Afeltra at rafeltra@cos-sco.ca to register.

This session will feature an array of tips and tricks that every resident should know for thriving in residency while getting on the road for professional success. Our panel of speakers will explore topics such as resiliency and wellness, mentorship and lessons learned for personal and professional growth, along with experiential exercises led by physician-chaplain Dr. Agnes Wong. Our spe...

 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...

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe how bias, discrimination, and racism affect health care outcomes and physician wellness, and how cultural humility and critical allyship can be used as tools in combating discrimination   

 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 ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe how cultured corneal endothelial cells can be used to treat corneal endothelial failureDescribe how the corneal neurotinization procedure is performed and compare with other treatment modalities for treating neurotrophic corneal ulcersDescribe how cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation can be used to treat patients with Stevens-...

 Cataract STC-Bi-manual Anterior Vitrectomy. Participants will gain hands-on experience in anterior vitrectomy to manage vitreous prolapse encountered during anterior segment surgery. They will gain a better understanding of machine settings to optimize fluidics for various tasks. This segment will also introduce options for secondary IOL placement. Faculty will include both experienced ca...

 An inspiring full Professor at the National School of Public Administration, Marie-Soleil Tremblay, will share her vision with us. You will discover where her contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let her transform you, sharing tools for better communication with authorities. WIO is now open for men. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:How to strategically address health politicians

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand current evaluation and intervention approaches in pediatric vision rehabilitation.Understand the role of organisms and the microbiome in corneal infectionsReview management strategies for mild to severe keratoconusXX

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe common uveitic investigations Integrate emerging knowledge on infectious and non-infectious uveitisDemonstrate optimal use of diagnostic modalities...

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment options for various types of ocular inflammatory conditions, including pars planitis, non-infectious uveitis, and ocular syphilis.Gain insight i...