Stephen E. Kosar MD, FRCSC
Dr. Kosar is a Sudbury Ontario ophthalmologist specializing in Retinal Diseases. He is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Health Sciences North. He recently completed his term as the Ontario Medical Association Board member elected from the Surgical Assembly. He is returning to the OMA Board as Director from Northeastern Ontario. Dr. Kosar worked as a Family Doctor in Northern Ontario from 1982 to 1986.
Dr. Kosar is a Past President of the Sudbury & District Medical Society. He is the Past Chair of OMA District 9 (Northeastern Ontario). He has been OMA Section Chair for Ophthalmology and has served many years on OMA Council. The CNIB Eye Van program has Dr. Kosar as its Assistant Medical Director. He serves on the Board of Directors for Science North in Sudbury. Dr. Kosar is an Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
Dr. Kosar continues to carry on a busy practice in Sudbury while participating in various telemedicine projects involving remote screening for Diabetic Retinopathy.
Sessions in which Stephen E. Kosar MD, FRCSC participates
domingo 16 junho, 2019
Sessions in which Stephen E. Kosar MD, FRCSC attends
quinta-feira 9 junho, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe newest advances in detection and treatment of uveal melanomaDifferentiate common and uncommon orbital tumoursDescribe important malig...
sexta-feira 10 junho, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Determine the ocular conditions associated with obstructive sleep apneaDescribe how racism operates within health care in parallel ways to how racism operates in other settingsProvide a framework for how we can move from supportive statements to anti-racist actionCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
At the end of this session participants will be able to:Demonstrate increased knowledge in the diagnosis and management of several infectious uveitis pathologies Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitis Describe various retinal imaging findings in uveitisCanMEDS Roles:Medical Expert, Scholar
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
At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Demonstrate increased knowledge on the use of biosimilar agents and fluid analysis in the diagnosis and management of uveitis. • Integrate pearls on the management of ocular hypertension, postoperative inflammation in uveitis. CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, 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...
sábado 11 junho, 2022
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 ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess and manage vitreoretinal lymphomaDescribe the choroidal changes in the treatment of diabetic retinopathyIntegrate new concepts in retinal detachment managementCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Define the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe how gene-based therapy is used to treat retinal diseaseDescribe how cell-based therapy is used to treat retinal diseaseCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Professional
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
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
Learning Objectives:Identify the main techniques for vision rehabilitation in glaucomaDescribe how to prevent falls in the visually impaired Understand why do falls happen in the visually impaired
domingo 12 junho, 2022
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...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Recognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive managementDescribe the challenges of and barriers to delivering eye care to indigent populationsRecognize features of optic neuritis requiring prompt investigation and more aggressive management
quinta-feira 15 junho, 2023
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.
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.
sexta-feira 16 junho, 2023
*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify innovative canadian retina research proposalsand their intended benefitDescribe how using emerging therapies can improvethe care of patientsCanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar
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: Understand the concept of retinal displacement in retinal detachment repair and the various factors affecting itAssess the use of multi-modal imaging technologies to optimize surgical resultsIntegrate peripheral retinal imaging in the assessment of retinal pathologiesCanMEDS Roles:
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
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
sábado 17 junho, 2023
*Breakfast to be served from 6:00am* Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Outline the role of the Tie-2/ang pathway in DR and nAMDand how it may impact patient outcomesIdentify the most important biomarkerson structural OCT that can help predict treatmentresponse in DME and nAMDDiscuss r...
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 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-...
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify Imaging Signs & Biomarkers for ongoing anti-VEGF treatmentIdentify and review pathognomonic imaging features of Inherited Retinal DiseaseReview unique retinal imaging findings in uncommon retinal conditions
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populations C...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session participants will be able to:Describe the impact of AI technologies on eye care Understand the unique aspects of eye health needs in remote populationsCompare various models of care for remote populations in low and middle-income countries CanMeds Roles: Professional, Health Advocate
domingo 18 junho, 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
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...
New this year at COS 2023 is Ophthalmic Jeopardy! Join us for a friendly competition of ophthalmic knowledge for both residents and practicing ophthalmologists alike. We believe that this will be an entertaining and educational event. The realistic set is sure to inspire your participation in this popular 'answer and question' game. Alex Trebek would be so proud! Registration
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe how pediatric vision rehabilitation has changed with increased technological progressUnderstand the clinical principles of pediatric vision rehabilitationUnderstand the role of allied health and community partners in pediatric vision rehabilitation in Canada CanMEDS Roles: Medica...
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...