Question 1: What area of oculoplastic surgery is most in need of innovation? Question 2: What has been the most impactful development/paper in Oculoplastics in the past few years? Question 3: What lasting impact will COVID-19 have on your practice? Question 4: What strategies do you use to continue to develop and stay on top of your game?

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to• Apply their knowledge to manage Thyroid Eye Disease • Integrate skills in managing common eyelid abnormalitiesCanMEDS roles: Medical Expert, Collaborator

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Integrate novel research ideas into clinical practice  Describe key research outcomes in oculoplastics CanMEDS Roles: Scholar, Medical ExpertX

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe newest advances in detection and treatment of uveal melanomaDifferentiate common and uncommon orbital tumoursDescribe important malig...

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

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to• Apply their knowledge to manage Thyroid Eye Disease • Integrate skills in managing common eyelid abnormalitiesCanMEDS roles: Medical Expert, Collaborator

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Integrate new research techniques and ideas in managing Oculoplastics conditions. CanMeds Roles: Medical Expert, Collaborator

Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Integrate knowledge about controversies in Oculoplastics • Assess and manage patients with orbital inflammation CanMEDS Roles:  Medical Experts, Collaborator 

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review latest techniques in corneal transplantation and when certain techniques would be most appropriateReview management strategies to treat non-healing corneal woundsDefine the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat&n...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify pearls to simplify cataract surgeryDescribe tips on management of complex cataractsCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, Scholar&n...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify ways to optimize cataract surgery outcomesReview common comorbid conditions present in cataract patientsDescribe what is new in IOL technologyCanM...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive managementDescribe the challenges of and barriers to delivering eye care to indigent populationsRecognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive management

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss established therapeutic options for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)Summarize recent interventional clinical trials related to IIHDescribe novel targeted disease-modifying therapeutic strategies for IIHCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Collaborator

 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.

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.

 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: Recognize orbital imaging findings of ocular conditions and surgeriesDescribe the various medical management options for Thyroid Eye DiseaseManage infections of...

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Integrate novel research ideas into clinical practice  Describe key research outcomes in oculoplastics CanMEDS Roles: Scholar, Medical ExpertX

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Integrate oncological principles in the management of oculoplastics disordersCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Professional

 How often have you felt angered or alienated by an interaction that felt dismissive or discriminatory in some way? Sometimes subtle and other times not, these experiences can be frustrating, demoralizing and draining, and can negatively impact your self-esteem, productivity, and relationships. Whether you’re directly involved in microaggressions or witness them as a bystander, knowing how to respond can be challenging especially in an unexpected moment. This course will provid...

 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:Assess important ocular surface tumors and their clinical relevance.Describe important ocular adnexal/orbital lesions that can mimic tumors...

Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Amgen!Chaired by Vivian Yin and Navdeep Nijhawan.This co-developed symposium features four...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To challenge traditional attitudes and educate delegates regarding the ophthalmic simulation options available to ensure a safer surgical experience for the trainer, trainee and the patient (most importantly).

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:Assess and implement management strategies for periocular necrotizing fasciitis.Apply new and advanced knowledge to the management of various eyelid cond...

Learning ObjectivesDescribe innovative techniques for managing ptosis.Integrate advanced approaches into the practice of posterior orbital surgery.CanMEDS: Medical Expert, Leader

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:To improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.Identify and articulate the current disparities in eye health outcomes across different populations, recognizing ...

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....

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...