DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM – Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: The Vicious Cycle of Pathogenesis
Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Topic: Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: The Vicious Cycle of Pathogenesis
Speaker: Dr. Stephan Ong Tone
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OBJECTIVES:
1. Review the current evidence of Fuchs dystrophy pathogenesis
2. Discuss the possible interplay between a common Fuchs dystrophy genetic mutation, endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and cellular migration; and its potential role in Descemet’s Stripping Only (DSO)
3. Present preliminary data validating preloaded prestamped DMEK donor preparation
DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM – Walter Wright Review
Date: Friday December 9, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Topic: Walter Wright Review
Speakers: Drs. Singal and Chew
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DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM – Secondary IOL Fixation
Date: Thursday December 8, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Topic: Secondary IOL Fixation
Speaker: Dr. Alonso Gutierrez
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OBJECTIVES:
1. To review the different options and techniques involved in secondary IOL fixation
2. To explore new fixation techniques
3. To discuss the benefits and risks of each technique
DOVS RETINA CONNECT – VIA ZOOM – Retina cases that shock and awe
Date: Tuesday January 24, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Retina cases that shock and awe
Speakers: Dr. Jose Pulido
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DOVS SPECIAL GLAUCOMA LECTURE – HYBRID – Primary angle closure glaucoma in the 21st century
Date: Monday December 12, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Topic: Primary angle closure glaucoma in the 21st century
Speakers: Dr. Vital P. Costa
Location – Toronto Western Hospital, Fell Pavilion, 6th Floor, Room FP 6-103,
399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
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OBJECTIVES:
1. To present a classification for angle closure glaucoma to enable effective therapy.
2. To review the evidence for the treatment of primary angle closure.
3. To discuss surgical challenges and approaches in primary angle closure eyes.
DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM – Corneal complications of intraocular surgery
Date: Thursday December 1, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Topic: Corneal complications of intraocular surgery
Speakers: Dr. Mariana C. Collazos
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OBJECTIVES:
1. Define the different types of corneal complications after intraocular surgery
2. Identify risk factor for developing corneal complications after intraocular surgery
3. Discuss the appropriate treatment in every scenario
DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM – DMEK in Challenging Eyes – Part 2
Date: Thursday November 24, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Topic: DMEK in Challenging Eyes – Part 1
Speakers: Drs. Cohen, Gouvea, Chan, Gendler, Sorkin
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OBJECTIVES
1. Tackling difficult peeling situations during DMEK surgery
2. Managing DMEK in complex anterior segment pathologies (tube, trabs, PKP, re-do)
3. Managing intraoperative complication – haem, fibrin cases
Toronto Cataract Conference
January 14, 2023 — Hilton Downtown Toronto
The 2023 Toronto Cataract Course returns with an in-person format for cataract surgeons from across Canada to discuss and learn about the latest intraocular lens advancements as well as improvements in surgical and perioperative technology. We will also discuss the management of complex and complicated cataracts.
Our technician program is tailored to office and allied medical personnel and promises to increase knowledge and expertise to make clinic and surgery run smoother, efficiently and improve outcomes.
Conference Chair
Ike K. Ahmed MD FRCSC
Assistant Professor
Fellowship Director, Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery (GAASS) Fellowship
Research Director, Kensington Eye Institute University of Toronto
Division Head, Ophthalmology
Trillium Health Partners
Medical Director, Credit Valley EyeCare and Osler EyeCare
Co-Medical Director, TLC Mississauga
2023 Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Work through challenging and controversial cases in a case-based interactive format.
- Understand the optics, indications, and complications of novel intraocular lens implant technology.
- Leverage new technology to improve cataract outcomes.
- Approach and manage comorbidities presenting with cataract.
DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – IN PERSON SESSION – Viral and Bacterial Uveitis AND Other Infectious Uveitis & Uveitis in Immunocompromised Populations
Date: Friday November 18, 2022
Time: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Kensington Gardens – 45 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, M5S 3M3
*Please arrive early to perform at Rapid Antigen Test at the door, or you may perform one at home prior to arriving and take a date/time-stamped picture of your result*
Room: Multi-purpose Room
Topic: Viral and Bacterial Uveitis AND Other Infectious Uveitis & Uveitis in Immunocompromised Populations
Speakers: Drs. Lam and Tehrani