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. 

 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: Explain the mechanism of action of the major immune checkpoint inhibitors currently used in cancer immunotherapyDiscuss the

Authors: Oluwadara Onasanya  , Frank Stockl.  University of Manitoba.Author Disclosures: O. Onasanya:   None.  F. Stockl:    Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Novaris, Bayer, Allergan. Membership on advisory boards or speakers’ bureaus; Description of relationship(s); Consultant, Consultant, Consultant.

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Elucidate the cause and mechanism of DVD.Identity indications of Light adjustable lensXX

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: To understand the sequelae of chronic inflammation from various etiologies on the ocular surfaceTo review the impact of vaccinations and evolution in etiologies for infectious keratitisTo review in-office options for managing corneal perforations CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar

 This course will have 2 aims: 1) to allow participants to review the principles of ocular trauma and discuss cases and receive feedback.  2) To review literature and interventions on domestic violence as it pertains to ophthalmology, where many of these injuries originate, and strategies for the ophthalmologist to become more aware of and comfortable disc...

 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

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe common uveitic investigations Integrate emerging knowledge on infectious and non-infectious uveitisDemonstrate optimal use of diagnostic modalities...

 Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment options for various types of ocular inflammatory conditions, including pars planitis, non-infectious uveitis, and ocular syphilis.Gain insight i...