The 2024 COS Annual Meeting will take place in-person in Toronto, Ontario.

This meeting boasts an outstanding international and Canadian faculty presenting the latest in ophthalmic research and practice. The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition includes invited lectures, scientific papers, wet labs and workshops, as well as networking opportunities and an extensive exhibition of ophthalmic equipment and services.

The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition brings together ophthalmologists and eye care professionals across the spectrum of vision health, from research to patient care.

Meeting Learning Objectives:

• Integrate into their practice, knowledge and skills gained from the sharing of Canadian and international research and scientific studies;
• Discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases;
• Compare and contrast core concepts, new advances, and clinical experiences by networking with colleagues and internationally renowned keynote speakers;
• Enhance or develop new skills through hands-on learning experience in a Surgical Skills Transfer Course;
• Appraise new and innovative technology and discuss developments in treatment and medical devices with industry representatives in the Exhibition Hall.

For more information, please visit: https://cos-sco.secure-platform.com/site

September 6th to 9th 2023, Berlin, Germany

A 4-day Live Congress, exchanging experience and knowledge, organized by the International Ocular Inflammation Society in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin from 6-9 September, 2023.

It will be a unique gathering of 34 international societies, 14 Sections, free papers and other Special Interest Symposia. The program committee led by Russell Read has already outlined robust scientific sessions, covering the broad spectrum of intraocular and extraocular inflammatory and infectious disorders. Special focus will be led on recent advances in ocular imaging, as well as our current knowledge of the underlying inflammatory pathogenesis of disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Considerable advances have been made in our comprehension of inflammation-related eye diseases, and recent scientific progress has paved the way to novel therapeutic approaches. Moreover, the program will include surgical interventions in uveitis complications such as medical and surgical management of inflammatory ocular surface diseases, keratopathies, glaucoma and retinopathies.

The 17th IOIS Congress will provide a unique opportunity for educational and scientific exchanges for academic and clinical researcher as well as health care professionals and health industry representatives. We value and encourage the active participation and contribution of all professionals interested in ocular inflammation.

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology Webinar

Date: January 18, 2023

Time: 7:30-8:30PM ET

Join us for this free virtual event and learn about the future direction of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Hear from speakers on Advocacy, Competence by Design, Drug Shortages, and the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. We want to hear from you! Participate in polling questions and our lively Q&A, and tell us how we can support you.

The World Conference on Ophthalmology & Eye Care will take place from 21^st to 23^rd August 2023. During 3 science-packed days, top experts in all fields of ophthalmology will connect from around the globe to shape the future of eye care. The program will feature more than 20 innovative sessions and an average of 9 hours of live and engaging content per day! We are excited to make the Eye Care Week 2023 a place where you can learn about the most recent research and practice, network with colleagues, and contribute to the success of the conference. Ophthalmologists, Doctors, Health care professionals, Nurses, Clinicians, Academicians, Medical experts, Students from reputed medical schools, Researchers, Professors, Scientists and experts in the field of ophthalmology will share their novel research findings, innovations and experiences at our global podium. Join us, as we celebrate this edition of extensive sharing of knowledge & the leading practices from the world’s bests in the field of Ophthalmology.

For more information and to register, please click the link below:

Hawaiian Eye is a meeting where everyone is motivated to look at new technologies and ideas together. The conference includes practice management topics to educate physicians, nurses and administrators in the room together to gain a shared viewpoint from the entire practice. There are interactive pro/con debates to create a fun and interesting format featuring point/counterpoint panel discussions with audience participation.

CPD Credits

Hawaiian Eye and Retina offer separate educational programs where comprehensive ophthalmologists can earn 32.5 CME credits, retina specialists can earn 25.5 CME credits, nurses/allied health professionals can earn 17.5 CNE/JCAHPO credits and administrators can earn 17.5 COE credits.

Access Details

For more information and to register, visit the event website.

Topic: Orbis & CCOR: Experiences and Opportunities in International Eye Health

Date: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022  8-9:30PM EST.

Time:  8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST

Location:  Zoom Webinar

You are invited to a new Speaker Series event hosted by Orbis Canada and CCOR, specifically designed for residents and young ophthalmologists.

For this special Orbis Speaker Series event, we have teamed up with the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) to share the global health experiences of four talented individuals. Dr. Hunter Cherwek will speak about Orbis’s Volunteer Faculty program and share some personal experiences from his incredible career. Dr. Maya Tong and Dr. David Plemel will share their own experiences volunteering with Orbis. Finally, Dr. James Whelan, a veteran of nine Orbis programs spanning nearly two decades, will offer his knowledge and insights about global health and Orbis’s work around the world. All speakers will share important lessons learned during their schooling, Orbis involvement and current careers, helping to guide and shape possible new opportunities for attendees. 

Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session with our panelists.

Panelists include new young ophthalmologists and veterans of Orbis missions across the country :
* Dr. Hunter Cherwek, MD – Vice President, Clinical Services & Technology, Orbis International
* Dr. Maya Tong, MD, FRCSC – Cornea and Anterior Segment Specialist
* Dr. David Plemel, MD, FRCSC – Orbital and Oculoplastic Plastic Surgeon
* Dr. James Whelan, MD, FRCSC – Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery at Memorial Hospital

We will share how residents and young ophthalmologists can get involved with Orbis and global ophthalmology in their current careers, and we will guide and shape possible new opportunities for all attendees.

Learning objectives: All speakers will share important lessons learned during their schooling, Orbis involvement and current careers, helping to guide and shape possible new opportunities for attendees.

The Canadian Ophthalmology Student Interest Group (COSIG-GECIO) is a collective run by medical students interested in ophthalmology from across Canada. Our goal is to support other medical students interested in ophthalmology by sharing resources, facilitating connections, and promoting student research and advocacy efforts.

For more upcoming events and to view the calendar click the link below.

World-renowned glaucoma specialists share how they approach surgical challenges. Mark your calendar for the WGA Surgical Grand Rounds Webinar on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. The webinar will be broadcast live at two timeslots, making sure that wherever you are, you can tune in at a time that suits you.

Mark your calendar for another great Surgical Grand Rounds, where the following two topics will be discussed:

• How to Manage Failing/Failed Filter
• Tube Revisions to Restore Flow

The webinar will be broadcast live at two timeslots, making sure that wherever you are, you can tune in at a time that suits you.

• 8 am UTC | find your local time here
• 3 pm UTC | find your local time here

For more information contact: [email protected]

Date: February 12-13, 2024

Aver Conferences scientific committee will be honored to invite you to the 2nd International Summit on Ophthalmology and Optometry which will be held on February 12-13, 2024 in Dubai, UAE.

Ophthalmology conferences includes major sessions on detailed overview on Eye and Vision, Eye diseases and disorders, cognitive science, Perception and Human Information Processing in Visual Search, psychology, and optometry.

Ophthalmology & Optometry conference follows the theme of “Advanced Research and Techniques in Ophthalmology”.

Target Audience

Ophthalmology Researchers, Ophthalmology Scientists, Students, Ophthalmology Faculty, Ophthalmology Associations and Societies.

Early Bird registration closes March 24th, 2023