Join us in celebrating outstanding contributions to ophthalmology at the COS Awards of Excellence Ceremony. This special event will honor the recipients of the Paper and Poster Awards, recognizing their exceptional research and innovation. Paper award winners will be presented with their awards, while poster winners will have the opportunity to showcase their winning work.Author’s Name(s):

This session introduces participants to the field of ophthalmology, highlighting basic clinical skills and examination techniques. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with residents for mentorship and career guidance around pursing a career in ophthalmology. The session also includes a hands-on workshop where medical students rotate through stations to learn and practice key clinical examination skills from various subspecialties.

This half day symposium organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) aims to equipment Young Ophthalmologists with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. This year’s symposium brings together an excellent group of speakers from the across the country to share their tips and tricks for personal and professional success. Even topics less discussed in training such as how to terminate a staff member and handling your first complaint will be covered. This sympo...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Explore the preoperative process.

Author’s Name(s): Steve Arshinoff, Runjie Bill Shi, Brenda TaoAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Steve Arshinoff: Alcon, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, BVI, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Bohus Biotech, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Rayner, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, carl Zeiss Meditech, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Runjie Bill Shi: none; Brenda Tao: noneAbstract BodyPurpose:To determine the...

Author’s Name(s): Michael Kryshtalskyj, Carson Schell, Matthew Lee-Wing, Julie Morin, Brett Byers, Karim PunjaAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Michael Kryshtalskyj, none; Carson Schell, Consultant: AbbVie; Matthew Lee-Wing, none; Julie Morin, none; Brett Byers, none; Karim Punja, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: Jurisdictions across Canada have reported a recent epidemic of GAS infections, with rates increasing by up to 77% from 2022-202...

Author’s Name(s): Michael Balas, Carmen Balian, Chris Hudson, Faryan Tayyari, Edward Margolin, Jonathan Micieli, Richard Swartz, Ilse Belgraver, Efrem Mandelcorn, Wendy Lou, Wendy HatchAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Michael Balas: none; Carmen Balian: none; Chris Hudson: none; Faryan Tayyari: none; Edward Margolin: none; Jonathan Micieli: none; Richard Swartz: none; Ilse Belgraver: none; Efrem Mandelcorn: none; Wendy Lou: none; Wendy Hatch: none

Author’s Name(s): Diana L. Martinez, Angelica Hanna, Grant Luke, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, Joshua TeichmanAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Diana L. Martinez: none; Angelica Hanna: none; Grant Luke: none; Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed: Consultant – AbbVie, Ace Vision, Alcon, Aliph Medical, Aquea Health, Inc, ArcScan, Avellino Lab USA, Inc, Avisi, Balance Ophthalmics, Bausch and Lomb, Beaver Visitec, Belkin Vision, Bionode, Carl Zeiss, Centricity Vision, Inc, CorNeat Vision, C...

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

Author’s Name(s): Karim Punja, Antonio Florido, Michael T Kryshtalskyj, Carson SchellAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Karim Punja, Clarion Medical Technologies Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Clarion Medical Technologies, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Antonio Florido, none; Michael T Kryshtalskyj, none; Carson Schell, Abbvie. ConsultantAbstract BodyPurpose:This study aims to share the experience of Canadian surgeons ...

Author’s Name(s): Abdullah Al-Ani, Michael Sibulo, Khaldon Abbas, Maria de Guzman, Andrew CrichtonAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Abdullah Al-Ani: none; Michael Sibulo: none; Khaldon Abbas: none; Maria de Guzman: none; Andrew Crichton: noneAbstract BodyPurpose:Automated perimetry is essential for assessing ophthalmic and medical conditions associated with visual field defects and tracking their progression over time. The Humphrey...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss perioperative issues and care in glaucoma surgical management  Describe the various gl...

Author’s Name(s): David Yan, Anna Huixin Zhang, Eric Yixiao Cao, Esther Wong, Iqbal Ike AhmedAuthor’s Disclosure Block: David Yan: Alcon, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Abbvie, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, Bausch & Lomb, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees, J & J Vision, Employment/honoraria/consulting fees; Anna Huixin Zhang: none; Eric Yixiao Cao: none; Esther Wong: none; Iqbal Ike Ahmed: Consultant for: AbbVie, Ace Vision, A...

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Be able to discuss at least 4 specific SDGs where high-quality evidence points to a causative association between vision interventions and improved outcomes.Describe recruitment challenges and strategies for enrolling underserved populations in clinical trials.<...

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss EDI issues for clinical care and research in glaucoma. Discuss cutting edge research topics i...

This abstract was selected as the second place winner (paper) for the 2025 COS Awards of ExcellenceAuthor’s Name(s): James Armstrong, Matthew Fung, Anastasiya Vinokurtseva, Victoria Leung, Richard Zhang, Hong Liu, Cindy HutnikAuthor’s Disclosure Block: James Armstrong, none; Matthew Fung, none; Anastasiya Vinokurtseva, none; Victoria Leung...