Authors: Diana L. Martinez, Jessica Cao, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed. Prism Eye Institute.Author Disclosure Block: D.L. Martinez: None. J. Cao: None. I.K. Ahmed: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Alcon(C,S,R), Allergan(C,S,R), Carl...

Authors: Diana Lucia Martinez1, Iqbal Ike Ahmed1, Matthew B. Schlenker2. 1Prism Eye Institute, 2Trilium Health Partners. Author Disclosures:   D.L. Martinez:  None.  I. Ahmed:   Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Aequus: C - Ace Vision: C - Aerie Pharmaceuti...

This is the first medical student symposium at the COS annual meeting. There will be keynote presentations on handling stress in medicine and an introduction to high yield clinical topics in ophthalmology. There will also be hands-on clinical skills sessions and breakout discussions with resident mentors. This symposia is hosted by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) and the Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG).

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...

 This course will focus on the challenges and opportunities involved in providing effective and efficient eye care in conflict-affected and remote areas. Attendees will learn about the unique obstacles to delivering eye care in these environments, and the different strategies for overcoming these challenges. The course will also cover the use of telemedicine and other technologies, as well as successful initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to network with health ...

 Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Review common comorbid conditions present in cataract patientsDiscuss risk communication in cataract surgeryExplore the role of ergonomics in the workplace CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert, scholarXX

 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: Anastasiya Vinokurtseva1, Ticiana De Francesco2, Matthew B. Schlenker1, Iqbal Ike Ahmed1. 1Prism Eye Institute; University of Toronto, 2Hospital de Olhos Leiria de Andrade.Author Disclosures: A. Vinokurtseva: None. T. De Francesco: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s);...

Author Block: Anastasiya Vinokurtseva , Lorenz Kuske, Matthew B. Schlenker, Iqbal Ike Ahmed.  Prism Eye Institute; University of Toronto.Author Disclosure Block: A. Vinokurtseva:  None.  L. Kuske:  None.  M.B. Schlenker:   Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Alcon, Aequus Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Jo...

 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...

Author Block: Isra Hussein, Matthew B. Schlenker, Shalu Bains, Laura Rosella2, Nirmal Summan2, Casey Chu2, Iqbal Ike K. AhmedDisclosure Block: Isra Hussein: Not Current  Matthew Schlenker: Not Current  Shalu Bains: Not Current  Laura Rosella: Not Current  Nirmal Summan: Not Current  Casey Chu: Not Current  Iqbal Ike Ahmed: Not CurrentAbstract Body:  The deficit in cataract surgery since the ...

  Authors: Isra M. Hussein 1, Ticiana De Francesco2, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed1. 1University of Toronto, 2Hospital de Olhos Leiria de Andrade.Author Disclosures: I.M. Hussein: None. T. De Francesco: Any direct financial payments including receipt of honoraria; Name of for-profit or not-for-profit organization(s); Sight Sciences, Allergan, ViaLase, Elios, Iantrek...