Dr. Lichter received her undergraduate and MD degrees in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and completed her ophthalmology training at the University of Toronto. She followed a pathology fellowship under the guidance of Dr. Lorenz Zimmerman and Dr. Ian MacLean in Washington DC, and returned to Toronto to do comprehensive medical ophthalmology.
Dr. Lichter was asked to run the HIV clinic at Saint Michael’s Hospital in 2000, when Saint Michael’s Hospital merged with Wellesley Hospital. She met a homeless blind person there, and though challenged, felt a need to do more for that segment of the population. Since then, she has been involved with homeless adults, youth, families, and refugees. Dr. Lichter continues to work and thrive in her medical practice, and enjoys teaching students and residents.
Financial disclosure: I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization.
Sessions in which Dr. Myrna Lichter participates
sábado 2 junho, 2018
domingo 3 junho, 2018
domingo 16 junho, 2019
sábado 27 junho, 2020
sexta-feira 25 junho, 2021
sexta-feira 10 junho, 2022
SOLD OUTDespite advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques, our remote and marginalized populations are often inadequately managed. The purpose of this workshop is to explore various modalities, such as smartphone technologies, telemedicine and mobile unit, to reach remote communities and marginalized urban populations. Some of our newer members of the Canadian Association for Public...
sábado 11 junho, 2022
Despite universal health care in Canada, significant disparities, including risk factors, access to healthcare, morbidity, and mortality, continue in vulnerable populations. The underlying causes of these health disparities are associated with social, economic, cultural and political inequities. You want to get involved locally to provide eye care to those who most need it but don’t know where to start? Join an interactive discussion on how to take impactful and sociall...
domingo 12 junho, 2022
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Describe the impact of visual impairment on overall health maintenance• Understand the unique aspect of eye health needs in vulnerable populations such as homelessness• Describe the Canadian human resource landscape and challenges augmented by COVID. CanMEDS Roles: Health Advocate, Collaborator
sexta-feira 16 junho, 2023
Dr Benoît Tousignant Eye Care delivery for the indigenous in remote and underserved communities
This workshop will focus on the challenges and barriers that can prevent vulnerable populations from accessing eye care services, and the potential role of portable eye care technologies in addressing these challenges. It will include demonstrations of the use of portable eye care technologies and examination equipment, as well as presentations on successful programs and initiatives that have used these technologies to provide eye care services to refugees and those in shelter...
sexta-feira 20 junho, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the issues linked to eye care delivery in both Canada and globally.Understand the challenges and barriers to implement eye care services delivery in remote areas and underserved communities.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Assess the sources of emissions linked to eye care delivery in both clinical and surgical settings.Understand the challenges, barriers and opportunities to implement environmentally-sound eye care practices.
sábado 21 junho, 2025
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the Universal Eye Health Comprehensive Framework.Assess the Canadian National Strategy for Eye Care Act (Bill C-284)Compare ...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Understand the Universal Eye Health Comprehensive Framework.Assess translational strategies for implementing equitable, accessible, and high-quality eye care services.Compare various integrated models of eye care across the world....
domingo 22 junho, 2025
Sessions in which Dr. Myrna Lichter attends
sexta-feira 16 junho, 2023
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: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
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 identify the essentials of Ocular Pathology and is designed to present participants with essential concepts of pathological processes relevant to the clinical practice of ophthalmology. This self-assessment program will look in depth at a wide variety of common ocular lesions needing proper pathological interpretation. Participants, through clinical scenarios (case studies) will learn the diagnostic advantages and disadvantages of ha...
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: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
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
quinta-feira 19 junho, 2025
Additional authors: Davin Johnson, Thomas Herzinger, James Farmer, Ami Wang
sexta-feira 20 junho, 2025
Join us at this Accredited Symposium co-developed with COS and Amgen!Chaired by Vivian Yin and Navdeep Nijhawan.This co-developed symposium features four...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To challenge traditional attitudes and educate delegates regarding the ophthalmic simulation options available to ensure a safer surgical experience for the trainer, trainee and the patient (most importantly).
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:To understand how different patient populations experience vision impairment and eye disease due to structural and identity-based factors.
sábado 21 junho, 2025
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:To improve surgical techniques during eye surgery in the digital age.To know the most common types of retinal pathologies that can result from myopia.Identify and articulate the current disparities in eye health outcomes across different populations, recognizing ...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Describe how suppressing and avoiding emotions contributes to stress and illnessDemonstrate the “design success” of painful emoti...
domingo 22 junho, 2025
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to:Be able to discuss at least 4 specific SDGs where high-quality evidence points to a causative association between vision interventions and improved outcomes.Describe recruitment challenges and strategies for enrolling underserved populations in clinical trials.<...
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Discuss the history of Glaucoma and the evolution of the management strategies.Discuss risk stratification and controversial issues in primary, secondar...
To treat - Matt Schlenker / Not to treat - Steve Schendel
Systemic effects and or observation - Marjorie Carbonneau / IOP modifications - Amaka Eneh
Maximal Medical Therapy Option - Georges Durr / Surgery Option - Xavier Campos - Moller
My preference – Needling and or Medication: Delan Jiyapriya / My Preference - Tube Surgery: Gavin Docherty
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Apply uveitis guidelines to the diagnosis and management of scleritis and retinal vasculitis. Assess the impact of age on ...