The INSIGHT Cornea Program, chaired by Dr. Bruce Jackson, consists of five modules developed by respected Canadian corneal specialists, Drs. K. Baig, C. Chan, J. Choremis, R. Ritenour, and G. Rocha, in partnership with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and with an unrestricted grant from Allergan. INSIGHT is an accredited program developed after extensive consultations and a needs-assessment sent to ophthalmologists across Canada asking for topics they would like discussed in cornea and external disease.

Three topics were identified for development: Ocular Surface Disease, Corneal Ulcers, and Anterior Segment Lumps and Bumps. Because of the frequency and scope of corneal ulcers, three separate modules were developed around this topic– Bacterial, Viral (including Herpes and Adenovirus), and Immunologic – with and without systemic disease.

CPD Credits

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Physicians may claim a maximum of 1.5 Section 1 credits.

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found on the AMA web site under Agreement with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the learning activity.

INSIGHT was co-developed with Allergan and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance. The use of the partner logo is ethically permissible.

This module provides an overview of guideline-recommended and evidence-based approaches to open-angle glaucoma. Clinical scenarios guide the learner through risk factor identification, signs and symptoms, history taking, imaging, staging, treatment and follow up. Relevant guideline recommendations are provided, as well as clinical tips and red flags.

Target Audience

The “An Approach to Open-angle Glaucoma” module is intended for ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma.

CPD Credits

This module is an accredited self-Assessment Activity under Section 3 of the MOC Program for 1 hour.

Access Details

Access the module online at cos.mycpd.ca

The Annual Congress of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists will take place in Birmingham, UK from May 18-21, 2020. The conference program will cover the breadth of sub-specialties and offer a unique opportunity to develop surgical skills and learn how to work collaboratively in the evolving health landscape.

Access Details

For more information, visit the Royal College of Ophthalmologists event website: https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/events-and-courses/annual-congress-2020/

Three decades of excellence in ophthalmology.

This year, the conference (January 10 – 11, 2020) boasts a large variety of wet and dry labs, video sessions and surgery battles to boost your anatomical and practical knowledge, as well as, AI, new technologies and product analysis sessions to stay up-to-date with innovations and advances.

AOP also aims to promote additional training, inter-generational exchanges and networking for Young Ophthalmologists and Young Orthoptists, with a program tailored to their needs, combining theory and surgical practice.

CPD Credits

The AOP Event is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide CME activity for medical specialists.

Access Details

For more information visit the event website: www.aopcongress.com