Admission to this session is included in the full registration fee. If you wish to attend this session as a stand-alone event only, please contact Rita Afeltra at rafeltra@cos-sco.ca to register.

 A joint symposium of the Société Française d’Ophtalmologie and the Canadian Ophthalmological SocietyThis joint symposium is a partnership between the Société Française d’Ophtalmologie and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and will host lectures in a variety of subspecialty areas, showcasing current research and new advances in techniques, technology and treatment from Canadian and French keynote speakers. 

Please join us for a glass of cheer and help us celebrate the 2023 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This event is a great opportunity to network with our international speakers, special guests, sponsors, and exhibitors. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends with colleagues from across Canada.

 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...

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the presenting signs and symptoms, as well as evaluation and management of Giant Cell ArteritisExplain the therapeutic options for central retinal artery occlu...

 Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Explain the mechanism of action of the major immune checkpoint inhibitors currently used in cancer immunotherapyDiscuss the

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe how cultured corneal endothelial cells can be used to treat corneal endothelial failureDescribe how the corneal neurotinization procedure is performed and compare with other treatment modalities for treating neurotrophic corneal ulcersDescribe how cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation can be used to treat patients with Stevens-...

 Implantation 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 reducing surgical time. Attendees will ga...

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To review pathophysiology of and novel treatments for Fuchs corneal dystrophyTo understand the effects of glaucoma on corneal transplantation success ratesTo understand various surgical techniques to treat ocular surface diseasesTo review endothelial transplantation techniques and outcomes in complex anterior segments&nb...

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand current evaluation and intervention approaches in pediatric vision rehabilitation.Understand the role of organisms and the microbiome in corneal infectionsReview management strategies for mild to severe keratoconusXX