Date & Time

September 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM Pacific Time

About the Webinar

Join Dr. Milad Modabber, Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon at Herzig Eye Institute in Toronto, for an informative webinar exploring Galaxy and its clinical applications.

Dr. Modabber will share real-world data and insights from his own surgical cases, as well as experience from international users. The webinar will explore clinical outcomes, practical considerations for integrating Galaxy into surgical practice, and key features of the technology.

The program will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe key features and clinical applications of Galaxy.
• Review real-world data collected from Dr. Modabber’s surgical cases.
• Evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Identify practical considerations for integrating Galaxy into surgical practice.

Speaker

Milad Modabber, MD
Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon
Herzig Eye Institute, Toronto

Cataract and refractive surgeons and comprehensive ophthalmologists.

Date/Time
06/11/2026 – 07/11/2026
All Day

Location
Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About the Symposium
Join Canadian retina and glaucoma colleagues and expert guest speakers for an interactive learning experience focused on advances in ophthalmic imaging, including OCT, OCT angiography, wide-field imaging, and artificial intelligence.

Learning Objectives
Explore advances in imaging, apply image findings to clinical decision-making, and gain updated knowledge on evidence-based management of retinal diseases and glaucoma.

Registration is complimentary

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Date/Time
07/11/2026 – 08/11/2026
All Day

Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About the Course
Registration is now open for the Canadian Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Course (CNORC) 2026/2027.

This interactive two-day course will feature small-group discussions and didactic teaching delivered by ophthalmology and neurology faculty from across Canada.

Who Should Attend
Practicing ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, and other learners are welcome to attend. Senior residents will particularly benefit from the opportunity to consolidate their neuro-ophthalmic knowledge in preparation for Royal College examinations.

Accreditation & 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 University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development.

Participants may claim a maximum of 13.50 hours. Credits are automatically calculated.

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Did you miss the COS Hot Topics Webinar? The recording is now available!

Held on June 24, 2026, the webinar featured a dynamic lineup of top-ranked ePoster presentations from the 2026 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, showcasing innovative research and emerging trends in ophthalmology. The session highlighted exciting developments in imaging, retinal disease, cornea, artificial intelligence, and therapeutic advancements.

Thank you to Dr. Adam Muzychuk for moderating an engaging and insightful discussion, and to all presenters for sharing their outstanding work.

Featured presentations included:

1. Marwa Al Ghafri
   Short-Term Outcomes of Switching to Faricimab in nAMD and DME Patients with Suboptimal Responses to Aflibercept
2. Aya Benabdelhak
   Tracking Corneal Nerve Regrowth After Neurotization: A Validated, Standardized IVCM Methodology
3. Jiwon Hwang
   Longitudinal Assessment of Growth and Melanin Change in Choroidal Nevi with Polarization Diversity Optical Coherence Tomography (PD-OCT)
4. Tina Felfeli
   Intraocular Fluid Cytokine Profiles as Biomarkers for Retinal Disease Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach
5. Devina Ramesh
   Patient Preference for Topical Antisepsis for Intravitreal Injection: A Prospective Clinical Study
6. Zhao Feng
   Study of Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy Toxicity: Classification System for Radiation Retinopathy
7. Godfrey Wong
   External Validation of the Multifocal Electroretinogram Classification Interface (MERCI), a Machine Learning Algorithm for Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity
8. Tasha Miller
   Redistribution of Corneal Endothelial Cells Following Descemet’s Stripping Only for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
9. Lia Huo
   A Gene-Agnostic Approach: Sustained Delivery of Rod-Derived Cone Viability Factor Protects Human and Rodent Cones in Retinitis Pigmentosa
10. Sohel Somani
    SPECTRUM: Data From a Global Real-World Study of Aflibercept 8mg in Patients with Treatment-Naïve or Previously Treated Diabetic Macular Edema

Watch the recording to explore cutting-edge research shaping the future of ophthalmology.

Save the Date!

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 pm ET

Title: Keeping You in the Loupe: A Closer Look at Ergonomics in the Operating Room

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, a recording is available for you below!

Our EyeNovation webinar featured Dr. Massimo Busin, who presented on INTRA-KER: A Novel Concept for a Hybrid Keratoprosthesis.

This session explored the concept of INTRA-KER, a hybrid keratoprosthesis that integrates a synthetic optical device with a biologic scaffold, offering practical insights and clinical perspectives relevant to ophthalmologists and trainees.

Massimo Busin, MD, is the chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at “Ospedali Privati Forlì” in Forlì (Italy) and is also a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Bonn (Germany), as well as and Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at LSU (New Orleans, USA). Since 2017 he has been appointed Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Residency program of the Department of Ophthalmology in Ferrara (Italy)

Dr. Busin has received from the AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) the “Honor Award” in 1993, the “Senior Honor Achievemt” award in 2003, the “Life Achievement” award in 2013 and the “Special Recognition Award” in 2015; from SOI (Società Oftalmologica Italiana) the Gold Medal “Maestro dell’Oftalmologia” in 2012. He has delivered several eponimal lectures and has also received several prizes for both videos and lectures delivered at international meetings, among which the AAO, the ESCRS, the DOC, the ASCRS, the SOI. He has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed papers, and 24 book chapters.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the foundational concept, key surgical principles as well as clinical indications of INTRA-KER

CanMEDS Role: Medical Expert

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, a recording is available for you below!

Our inaugural Representation Circle webinar featured Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, who presented on Surgical Learning, Research and Mentorship.

This interactive session explored mentorship, surgical learning, and research development in ophthalmology training, while creating space for meaningful discussion and shared experiences across the ophthalmology community. The session also included a live Q&A with participants.

Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya is the Alan Adler Professor of Ophthalmology, member of the Vitreoretinal Surgery Service, and Director of Ocular Oncology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. As Director of the Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowships, he has helped build a highly regarded academic-focused retina training program and has trained more than 50 retina and ocular oncology fellows over the past 20 years. He has coauthored over 230 peer-reviewed publications and is internationally recognized for his contributions to surgical education, mentorship, and vitreoretinal training.

Dr. Awwad serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Refractive Surgery and sits on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Ophthalmology. His work has earned numerous international distinctions, including the George Waring Medal for Editorial Excellence and the AAO Achievement Award. He has also contributed innovative analytical tools and formulas to major ophthalmic platforms and holds patents in artificial intelligence and computer vision related to ophthalmic surgery.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants were able to:

1. Review elements of organizing surgical learning in residency
2. Understand concepts of research development in residency

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, a recording is available for you below!

Our EyeNovation webinar featured Dr. Awwad, who presented on The evolving landscape of CAIRS.

This session explored the latest developments in CAIRS, including evolving surgical techniques, preparation methods, and clinical outcomes, offering valuable, practice-oriented insights for ophthalmologists and trainees.

Dr. Shady Awwad is Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of the Cornea & Refractive Surgery Division at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, where he also founded the Refractive Surgery Fellowship Program. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in refractive and keratoconus surgery and has authored more than 130 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Awwad serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Refractive Surgery and sits on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Ophthalmology. His work has earned numerous international distinctions, including the George Waring Medal for Editorial Excellence and the AAO Achievement Award. He has also contributed innovative analytical tools and formulas to major ophthalmic platforms and holds patents in artificial intelligence and computer vision related to ophthalmic surgery.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to CAIRS, their outcomes and their mechanism of action
2. Insights into the changing trends in CAIRS preparation, insertion, and surgical techniques.

University of Toronto and Wills Eye Hospital are proud to present the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series 

Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Time: 1930 – 2100 PM EDT

Co-moderated by Professors Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto).

Keynote Lecturer
Mona Dagher MD, FRCSC
Professor, University of Montreal
Head of Ophthalmology, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Guest Panellists
Neera Singal MD, FRCSC and Clara Chan MD, FRCSC (University of Toronto)
Marisa Schoen MD & Zeba Syed MD (Wills Eye Hospital)

Surgery Case Presentations
Maria Rizk MD, FRCSC (Université de Montréal)
Betul Bayraktutar MD, DO (Wills Eye Hospital)

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. You must register in order to join and receive your CPD.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CjpTHmDnRs-z1kvSbjvEGA#

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The evening will as usual be recorded and placed online for viewing.

If you would like to view prior sessions in the series, please visit:
https://ophthalmology.utoronto.ca/subspecialty-rounds

CME credits are available for the following:
· Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 1.5 hours (1.5 Section 1 hours per session)
· American Medical Association Category 1: 1.5 credits (1.5 Category 1 credits per session)
· European Union for Medical Specialists UEMS-EACCME®: 1.5 credits (1.5 ECMEC credits per session)