Tianwei (Ellen) Zhou
Sessions in which Tianwei (Ellen) Zhou participates
Sunday 27 June, 2021
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Authors: Ellen Tianwei Zhou, Pierre-Olivier Kassis, Cynthia Qian, Patrick Hamel, Sylvain Chemtob, Anne-Monique Nuyt, Thuy Mai Luu.Author Disclosure Block: E.T. Zhou: None. P. Kassis: None. C. Qian: None. P. Hamel: None. S. Chemtob: None. A. Nuyt: None. T. Luu: None.Purpose: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) remains the dominant cause of severe visual impairment in childhood in North America and Europe. With the improvement in ne...
Friday 16 June, 2023
Authors: Tianwei Ellen Zhou 1, Kamini Raghuram1, Elizabeth Asztalos1, Rudaina Banihani1, Kamiar Mireskandari1, Nasrin Tehrani1, Kenneth Eng1, Radha Kohly1, Ugo Dodd2, Kamran Yusuf2, Prakesh Shah,1, Linh Ly1, Anna Ells1, Peter Kertes1. 1University of Toronto, 2University of Calgary....
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Introduction to the session & Presentation of the CAPOS Resident and Medical Student Awards
Authors: Tianwei E. Zhou, Nasrin Tehrani, Peter Kertes, Kamiar Mireskandari. University of Toronto.Author Disclosures: T.E. Zhou: None. N. Tehrani: None. P. Kertes: None. K. Mireskandari: None.Abstract Body: Purpose: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) remains the major ocular disorder of the neonates in the world. Its retina...
Sunday 22 June, 2025
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):
Author’s Name(s): Tianwei Ellen Zhou, Devin Betsch, Alexandra Anderson, Isobel Anderson, Anuradha Mishra, Lesya ShubaAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Tianwei Ellen Zhou, none; Devin Betsch, none; Alexandra Anderson, none; Isobel Anderson, none; Anuradha Mishra, none; Lesya Shuba, noneAbstract BodyIntroduction: Low vision significantly impacts quality of life and is linked to higher depression rates. Chronic ocular diseases like gl...
Author’s Name(s): Tianwei Ellen Zhou, David Mathew, Karen Wigg, Carmen Balian, Irfan Kherani, Matthew Schlenker, Jeremy SivakAuthor’s Disclosure Block: Tianwei Ellen Zhou, none; David Mathew, none; Karen Wigg, none; Carmen Balian, none; Irfan Kherani, none; Matthew Schlenker, none; Jeremy Sivak, noneAbstract BodyPurpose: Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) makes up 90% of glaucoma cases in developed countries and is associate...
Sessions in which Tianwei (Ellen) Zhou attends
Thursday 9 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Apply skills complementing their residency training in handling complications and improving their surgical acumen.
Friday 10 June, 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 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: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
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: Tarek A. Bin Yameen, James Armstrong, Lotte Scheres, Paola Marolo, Sophie Lemmens, Eunice Chew, BrahimKhouri, Henny Beckers, AntonioFea, Ingeborg Stalmans, ChelvinSng, William McCollum, Juan Battle, Matthew Schlenker, Iqbal 'Ike' Ahmed.Author Disclosure Block: T.A. Bin Yameen: None. J. Armstrong: None. L. Sch...
Authors: James J. Armstrong, Matthew B. Schlenker, Iqbal Ike Ahmed. University of Toronto.Author Disclosure Block: J.J. Armstrong: None. M.B. Schlenker: Santen Pharmaceutical Co.; Alcon ; Allergan; Johnson & Johnson Vision; Labtician Thea; Light Matter Interaction Inc. I.I. Ahmed:
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Innovation in Retina Research Award Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this symposium, participants will be able to:Identify innovative Canadian retina research proposals and their intended benefitDescribe how using digital innovations in ophthalmology can optimize patie...
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 Objectives:• Integrate new development in genomics to their clinical practice in order to optimize their care for patients • Better communicate the implication of genomics research in their treatment• Assess and apply new knowledge in visual field analysis in monitoring glaucoma disease progression• Describe the application of artificial intelligence in glaucoma genomicsCanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Communicator
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
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
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 ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe prognostication for uveal melanomaApply real word data to the management of macular degeneration, diabetic macular edemaAssess patient experiences of inherited retinal diseasesCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Sunday 12 June, 2022
Authors: Aman P. Sayal, Yusuf Ahmed, Mark M. Popovic, MatthewSchlenker, Robert J. Campbell, Jasmin Kantarevic, Joanna Nadolski, Karen D’Souza, Sherif El-DefrawyAuthor Disclosure Block: A.P. Sayal: None. Y. Ahmed: None. M.M. Popovic: None. M. Schlenker: None. R.J. Campbell: None.
Thursday 15 June, 2023
This session will feature an array of tips and tricks that every resident should know for thriving in residency while getting on the road for professional success. Our panel of speakers will explore topics such as resiliency and wellness, mentorship and lessons learned for personal and professional growth, along with experiential exercises led by physician-chaplain Dr. Agnes Wong. Our spe...
Friday 16 June, 2023
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...
Authors: Michael T. Kryshtalskyj, Natalia Baziuk, Cindy M. L. Hutnik, George Beiko, Lesya Shuba, Eugene Hladky, Stephen E. Kosar, Alexander C. Tokarewicz, Paul Harasymowycz, Andrew Iwach, Stuart Seiff, Robert Mazzoli1, Guillermo Rocha, Larissa A. Derzko-Dzulynsky. Author Disclosures: M.T. Kryshtalskyj: None. N. Baziuk: None. C.M.L. Hutnik: None. G. Be...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Assess new therapeutic modalities for dry age-related macular degenerationAssess current therapies for wet age-related macular degenerationAssess complications of anti-VGF treatments and preventative measuresCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
This course is designed for general ophthalmologist, glaucoma specialists and residents who wish to expand their surgical skills to optimize glaucoma care for their patients. Surgeons will learn intra-operative gonioscopy techniques to better understand the angle and understand the implantation of various MIGS devices. Featured techniques are the implantation of the iStent inject, implantation of Hydrus Microstent and the use of Kahook...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Assess the use of multi-modal imaging in assessing retinal pathologyAssess new technologies in imaging of the retinaIntegrate new management strategies for diabetic retinopathyCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe how bias, discrimination, and racism affect health care outcomes and physician wellness, and how cultural humility and critical allyship can be used as tools in combating discrimination
Authors: Matthew B. Schlenker1, Isra Hussein1, Tushar Srivastava2, Jyoti Sharma2, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed1. 1University of Toronto, 2ConnectHEOR Limited. Author Disclosures: M.B. Schlenker: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon, Allergan, ...
Authors: Nikki Rousta, Isra M. Hussein, Radha P. Kohly. Author Disclosures: N. Rousta: None. I.M. Hussein: None. R.P. Kohly: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Bayer, Novartis. Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organ...
Authors: Jovi Chau-Yee Wong 1, Prashant U. Pandey2, Brian G. Ballios1, Panos G. Christakis1, Alexander J. Kaplan1, David J. Mathew1, Stephan Ong Tone1, Michael J. Wan1, Jonathan A. Micieli1. 1Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, 2School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columbia.
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Enhance surgical strategies for routine cataractsDevelop an approach to complex cataract surgery: techniques, strategies, and instrumentationCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarX
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand what is meant by cortical visual impairment Appreciate the impact of visual impairment on mental healthBe able to assess the needs of a child with visual impairment CanMEDS Roles: Medical ...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe Choroidal findings in premature babies with ROP Describe the recent recommendations in paediatric CMV screeningDescribe the findings in opti...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify common reasons for discrepancy between structure and function evaluations of glaucoma patientsDescribe the difference between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous abnormalities on glaucoma diagnostic testing
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the pre and post-natal screening of retinoblastoma Learn the accuracy of IOL calculation formulas in Children
Sunday 18 June, 2023
An inspiring full Professor at the National School of Public Administration, Marie-Soleil Tremblay, will share her vision with us. You will discover where her contagious enthusiasm might lead you. Let her transform you, sharing tools for better communication with authorities. WIO is now open for men. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:How to strategically address health politicians
Authors: Tina Felfeli1, Arshia Eshtiaghi2, Jess Rhee3, Michael Balas2, Felicia Tai4, Laurence A. Rubin5, Nupura K. Bakshi6, Larissa Derzko-Dzulynsky7. 1Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, 2The Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University...