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
DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM- Retinoblastoma mimickers not to miss
Date: Friday November 18, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Topic: Retinoblastoma mimickers not to miss
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Kletke
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OBJECTIVES
1. To review the differential diagnoses of atypical presentations of retinoblastoma
2. To understand the clinical approach to atypical presentations of retinoblastoma, including ophthalmic imaging
3. To discuss the role of aqueous humor cell-free DNA genetic analysis in cases of diagnostic uncertainty
DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM – DMEK in Challenging Eyes – Part 1
Date: Thursday November 17, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Topic: DMEK in Challenging Eyes – Part 1
Speakers: Drs. Rootman, Singal, Teichman, AlShaker and Din
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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
DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM- Mystery Retina & Uveitis Case Panel
Date: Friday November 11, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Topic: Mystery Retina & Uveitis Case Panel
Speaker: Dr. Nupura Bakshi
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OBJECTIVES
1. To review clinical approaches to atypical presentations of retinal and ocular inflammatory disease
2. To review differential diagnoses and multimodal imaging in retinal and ocular inflammatory disease
DOVS CORNEA SURGICAL VIDEO LEARNING SERIES – VIA ZOOM – What has Descemet’s Stripping Only Taught Us
Date: Thursday November 10, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Topic: What has Descemet’s Stripping Only Taught Us
Speakers: Dr. Greg Moloney
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OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand evolution of dso procedure
2. Understand cellular effect of rho kinase inhibition 3. Translate lessons learnt to other clinical scenarios including hydrops, endothelial cell defects and failed migration
DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – IN PERSON SESSION – Retinal Vasculitis
Date: Friday November 11, 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: Retinal Vasculitis
Speakers: Dr. Nupura Bakshi
DOVS ONCOLOGY ROUNDS – VIA ZOOM- Lesions and Images in Ophthalmic Oncology
Date: Monday November 28, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Topic: Lesions and Images in Ophthalmic Oncology
Speakers: Drs. Krema, Altomare and Weisbrod
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DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – IN PERSON SESSION – Other infectious uveitis, & uveitis in immunocompromised populations AND White dot syndrome & Panuveitis
Date: Friday November 4, 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: Other infectious uveitis, & uveitis in immunocompromised populations AND White dot syndrome & Panuveitis
Speakers: Drs. Panos Christakis and Alex Kaplan