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Chryssa McAlister

Participates in 3 items

Sessions in which Chryssa McAlister participates

Thursday 31 May, 2018

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:35
13:35 - 14:30 | 55 minutes

Sunday 27 June, 2021

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
17:55
17:55 - 18:10 | 15 minutes
Young Ophthalmologists and Residents
18:35
18:35 - 18:40 | 5 minutes
Young Ophthalmologists and Residents

Sessions in which Chryssa McAlister attends

Friday 10 June, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
5:30
5:30 - 7:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Women in Ophthalmology

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 ...

12:30
12:30 - 14:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)Cataract

SOLD OUTImplantation of an IOL in the absence of capsular support remains challenging for many surgeons. Intrascleral haptic fixation using the flanged, double needle (Yamane) technique allows the surgeon to scleral fixate a 3 piece IOL in the setting of complete zonular compromise.  The technique leaves the conjunctiva and sclera relatively undisturbed compared to other scleral fixation techniques while also reducin...

14:45
14:45 - 16:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
EDI

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...

14:45 - 16:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Skills Transfer Course (STC)

This hands-on lab will transfer the surgical skills required for the use of newer strabismus techniques. Attendees will perform the procedures using a 3D-printed silicone model validated for strabismus surgery simulation, under the operating microscope and/or using attendee’s personal loupes. Specific techniques the attendee will learn include: use of the grooved hook for safe suturing of tight muscles, revised han...

17:30
17:30 - 21:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes

Saturday 11 June, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:45
9:45 - 11:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

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  

12:30
12:30 - 14:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Pediatric Ophthalmology

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

Sunday 12 June, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
5:30
5:30 - 7:00 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Co-Developed Symposium

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify the critical unmet needs in neovascular AMD and DME managementDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding of new therapeutic agents and their mechanism of action in nAMD and DME managementExamine how to incorporate new therapeutic options into current management strategies for patients with nAMD and DMEApply new insights from multi-modal imagin...

9:45
9:45 - 11:15 | 1 hour 30 minutes
Retina

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...