Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Review latest techniques in corneal transplantation and when certain techniques would be most appropriate
• Review management strategies to treat non-healing corneal wounds
• Define the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
• Describe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
• Understand the processes that contribute to the pathophysiology of critical eye disease (glaucoma, retinal disease, cataract)
• Identify the role of antioxidant substances in the eye and how they help protect against disease

CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar