Mitchell Thatcher
Sessions in which Mitchell Thatcher participates
jueves 19 junio, 2025
Additional authors: Roland Auer, Carson Schell
Sessions in which Mitchell Thatcher attends
jueves 9 junio, 2022
viernes 10 junio, 2022
Inspiring women will share their vision with us. You will discover where their contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let them transform you by their presence and powerful energy. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Learn through multifaceted career examplesDiscuss professional pearls and personal accomplishments of high achieversExplore mentorship with women ophthalmologists ...
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:Describe the current surgical options available in management of glaucoma in Canada – filtering surgery and angle based surgeryIntegrate the most recent evidence for each surgical option and apply them to their clinical decision makingAssess new development in genomics and how it can optimize our surgical managementCanMEDS Roles:
Learning Objectives:1. To understand the role of genetics and environmental factors in keratoconus.2. To review modalities for refractive surgery and keratoconus management. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
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: 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 Objectives:Identify common reasons for discrepancy between structure and function evaluations of glaucoma patientsDescribe the difference between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous abnormalities on glaucoma diagnostic testingAppreciate the nuances of clinical decision making in cases where diagnostic testing is ambiguousCanMEDS Roles: Medical Experts, Scholar
Authors: David Plemel, Ezekiel Weis, Karim Punja, Michael Ashenhurst, Andrzej Kulaga. Author Disclosure Block: D. Plemel: None. E. Weis: None. K. Punja: Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon Canada Inc, Allergan Inc, Clarion Medical Technologies. Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Description of relationship(s); Consultant / Advisor. M. Ashenhurst: None. ...
Authors: Ryan Eidsness, Malshi Kurunatilake, Mussawar Iqbal. University of Saskatchewan.Author Disclosure Block: R. Eidsness: None. M. Kurunatilake: None. M. Iqbal: NoneAbstract Body:Purpose: Discuss a case of advanced Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) involving the eyelid, conjunctiva, and orbit that responded to Cemiplimab (Libtayo)Study Design: Study design: Case Study...
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: David Plemel, Michael Ashenhurst. Author Disclosure Block: D. Plemel: None. M. Ashenhurst: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe a case of spontaneous pyomyositis of an extraocular muscle and describe the reported management strategies.Study Design: Case report and literature review.Methods: A Pubmed review with reference ...
Authors: Bonnie He1, Hamid Tavakoli2, Mahyar Etminan2, Shayan Shokoohi2, Alfonso Iovieno2, Sonia Yeung2. 1Dalhousie University, 2University of British Columbia.Author Disclosure Block: B. He: None. H. Tavakoli: None. M. Etminan: None. S. Shokoohi:
sábado 11 junio, 2022
Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (CSOMP) Annual Education DayThis program has been approved for 6 IJCAHPO “A” credits. Please retain a copy of your CE credit form.
Learning Objectives:Understand the management of different types of Duane’s syndrome Appreciate care of strabismus over the years and where we are headingRecognize the pattern of development of consecutive exotropia
Authors: Jennifer Ling, Grace Qiao, Alfonso Iovieno, Sonia Yeung.1Author Disclosure Block: J. Ling: None. G. Qiao: None. A. Iovieno: None. S. Yeung: None. Title: Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Keratoconus Patient...
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.
This course will introduce participants to common cornea and external disease procedures, many of which could be deployed in a minor procedure room by comprehensive ophthalmologists and cornea and external disease subspecialists. The course will describe the indications for each respective procedure as well as the necessary instrumentation, materials and equipment. Participants will be introduced to a surgical video detailing each technique, as well as pearls from an expert practitioner fo...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Manage macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusionDescribe management of peripapillary choroidal melanomasIntegrate new concepts in retinal detachment managementCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:Describe aspects of congenital ptosis clinical management Recent advances in paediatric screening Understand the strabismus complications of foveal ectopia CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Third Prize, COS Awards of Excellence in Ophthalmic ResearchCAPOS Award for Best Resident PaperAuthors: Athithan Ambikkumar, Raheem Remtulla, Raquel Beneish, Pierre Lachapelle. McGill University.Author Disclosure Block: A. Ambikkum...
Authors: Varun Chaudhary, Anat Loewenstein, Veeral Sheth, Karl Csaky, Rose Edmonds, Michael Chang, Jeffrey R. Willis, Zdenka Haskova, Peter D. Westenskow. Author Disclosure Block: V. Chaudhary: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Novartis, Bayer. Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Description of relationship(s); Speaker fees. Membership on ad...
This course will be help attendees become more comfortable and proficient with valveless tube surgery. The attendee will be able to become proficient in ligation and fenestration techniques in a simulated surgical setting. They will be able to implement techniques and strategies to improve surgical workflow and efficiency when using these techniques. This course will be useful for glaucoma surgeons of all levels.Learning ObjectivesDemon...
Learning Objectives:Understand the management strategies for Duane’s syndrome Learn tips and tricks of doing strabismus surgery Know the long term outcomes of surgery in persistent fetal vasculatureCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Authors: Varun Chaudhary, Jean-François Korobelnik, Paul Mitchell, Se Woong Kang, Ramin Tadayoni, Helmut Allmeier, JinKyung Lee, Tobias Machewitz, Kristian T. Johnson, Clare Bailey. Author Disclosure Block: V. Chaudhary: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Novartis, Bayer. Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Description of relationship(s); Spe...
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domingo 12 junio, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Utilize OCT Imaging to differentiate various types of Pigmented Epithelial DetachmentsUtilize OCT Imaging of the choroid...
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Understand the specific niche that an academic global ophthalmologist fills• Describe various possible career paths and training in global ophthalmology• Demonstrate how technology can increase access to eye health CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Collaborator