Dr. Varma is recognized across Canada as an emerging leader in ophthalmology.He specializes in the full range of glaucoma surgery performing both traditional and a variety of new minimally invasive procedures. In addition to routine and refractive cataract surgery, he has particular expertise in high risk cataracts, the repair of complications from cataract surgery and reconstruction of the front portion of the eye.
He completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering at Dalhousie University in Halifax where he graduated first in his class and was awarded the University Medal. He went on to complete his medical school training in Halifax and then a residency in ophthalmology in Saskatoon which he completed in 2009. He pursued further training at the University of Toronto under Dr. Ike Ahmed, as a subspecialist in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery.
After his fellowship, Dr. Varma joined Dr. Ahmed as a partner at the Prism Eye Institute – a large multidisciplinary practice with locations in Mississauga and Brampton. He performs surgery at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, Kensington Eye Institute and TLC Mississauga. Dr. Varma is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, where he leads undergraduate ophthalmology teaching at the Mississauga campus, teaches residents, fellows and delivers a wide variety of continuing education programs for practicing physicians.
He actively conducts research and has special interests in angle closure glaucoma and new technologies, having authored over 20 publications and delivered over 60 presentations at national and international conferences.
Financial disclosure: I have/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization.
- Alcon
- Allergan
- Bausch+Lomb
- Glaukos
- Johnson & Johnson Vision
- Labtician
- Labtician-Thea
- New World Medical
- Santen
- Takeda
- Vizzario
Sessions in which Dr. Devesh Varma participates
- The Great Debate: Multifocals vs Monofocals Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) - Room 801
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess whether post-refractive patients should ...
- Debate | Débat
- Measure Twice, Cut Once: Refining your IOL planning Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) - Room 801
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess and integrate the latest formulas for IO...
- Creating a Presbyopia IOL Practice Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) - Room 801
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Differentiate and integrate different types of ...
- My patients are truly informed about their IOL options and here's how I do it
- Participant Dr. Devesh Varma |
- 11:45 AM - 11:51 AM | 6 minutes Part of: Creating a Presbyopia IOL Practice
- Talk | Exposé
- Hot Stuff: Crazy cases and current research Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) - Room 801
- 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Integrate the latest research into your practic...
- Crazy case #6
- Participant Dr. Devesh Varma |
- 4:48 PM - 4:53 PM | 5 minutes Part of: Hot Stuff: Crazy cases and current research
- Talk | Exposé
- Malignant glaucoma
- Participant Dr. Devesh Varma |
- 10:55 AM - 11:05 AM | 10 minutes Part of: Glaucoma Emergencies
- Talk | Exposé