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Glaucoma OCT Interpretation is an online, Section 3 accredited course available at EyeCarePD.com. A game-based approach is applied to learning OCT interpretation. This course covers commonly encountered OCT presentations of glaucoma as seen on standard optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer scan protocols with the purpose of improving interpretation skills using perceptual learning strategies.

Getting started is easy: 

1. Using the Google Chrome browser, navigate to https://eyecarepd.com/catalog/glaucoma-group/
2. Select Glaucoma OCT Interpretation 101 (COS Accredited) and add the product to the cart
3. At checkout, use the coupon code ECPDCOSGLAUCOMA to set the price to 0.
4. Your course is now available under My Courses at the top of the screen. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify segmentation errors and their role in OCT scan interpretation
2. Utilize varying sections of the OCT report including tabular data, sector analysis and graphical displays
3. Interact with expert interpretation in order to compare their findings in selected cases

Accreditation

This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This web-based lesson was approved by the COS on October 23rd, 2020 and expires October 2023. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 1 hour (credits are automatically calculated).

This activity was co-developed with EyeCarePD and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.

Access Details
To participate in this course visit https://eyecarepd.com/catalog/glaucoma-group/

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.

Webinar Registration

Join us for an upcoming EyeNovation webinar, “Choosing the Right Tool: Patient Selection for SLT, MIGS, and Minimally Invasive Bleb Filtering Surgery,” taking place on December 11, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET.

With a growing range of lasers, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and filtering options, choosing the right procedure for the right patient has never been more important or more complex.

This webinar reviews the latest evidence guiding glaucoma treatment decisions and applies it to real clinical cases. Participants will gain a practical framework for matching each patient to the intervention most likely to achieve a successful outcome.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Summarize current evidence on the efficacy and safety of SLT, MIGS, and minimally invasive bleb filtering surgery across glaucoma types and stages.
2. Identify patient factors, including disease severity, target IOP, angle anatomy, lens status, medication burden, and adherence, that favour SLT, MIGS, or filtering surgery.
3. Apply a stepwise decision framework to clinical cases to choose the most appropriate intervention for a given patient.
4. Recognize common intraoperative and postoperative complications of each approach and describe strategies to prevent and manage them.

CanMEDS Roles

Medical Expert: Integrate current evidence with patient-specific clinical findings to select and carry out the most appropriate glaucoma intervention, from laser therapy to incisional surgery.

Communicator: Use shared decision-making to explain the expected benefits, risks, and recovery of each treatment option, ensuring the chosen intervention reflects the patient’s values, goals, and ability to manage follow-up care.

Event Details

• Date: December 11, 2026
• Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
• Format: Online Webinar

To register for this event, please: Click here

For more information, please visit the EyeNovation page on the COS website

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting 2027 will take place November 12–15, 2027, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

The meeting brings together ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, and other eye care professionals for education, scientific exchange, and discussion of the latest developments in ophthalmology.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: November 12–15, 2027
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

For more information about the AAO Annual Meeting 2027: Click here

The 30th European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) Congress 2027 will take place November 4–6, 2027, in Athens, Greece.

The congress brings together ophthalmologists, researchers, residents, fellows, and other professionals with an interest in ophthalmology and vision research for education, scientific exchange, and discussion of developments in the field.

Key Details:

• Congress Dates: November 4–6, 2027
• Location: Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, Athens, Greece

For more information about the EVER Congress 2027: Click here

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Annual Congress 2027 will take place October 15–19, 2027, in Madrid, Spain.

The congress brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and refractive surgery for education, scientific exchange, and discussion of developments in the field.

Key Details:

• Congress Dates: October 15–19, 2027
• Location: Madrid, Spain

For more information about the ESCRS Annual Congress 2027: Click here

The European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) Congress 2027 will take place September 16–19, 2027, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The congress brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery for education, scientific exchange, and discussion of the latest developments in the field.

Key Details:

• Congress Dates: September 16–19, 2027
• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

For more information about the EURETINA Congress 2027: Click here

The European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society (EPOS) Annual Meeting 2027 will take place September 30–October 2, 2027, in Barcelona, Spain.

The meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus for education, scientific exchange, and discussion of developments in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: September 30–October 2, 2027
• Location: Barcelona, Spain

For more information about the EPOS Annual Meeting 2027: Click here

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) has released a new position statement, Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Practice, providing professional and ethical guidance to ophthalmologists navigating potential conflicts of interest in clinical practice.

The statement focuses on intraocular lenses (IOLs), particularly where publicly insured and patient-funded options coexist, while outlining principles relevant to other clinical settings involving financial or commercial interests.

Key areas addressed include:

• Prioritizing patient welfare and maintaining independent clinical judgment.
• Supporting meaningful informed patient choice and transparency.
• Recognizing and appropriately managing potential conflicts of interest.
• Maintaining ethical relationships with industry.
• Understanding provincial and territorial regulatory requirements.

The document also includes links to relevant regulatory guidance across Canada to assist ophthalmologists in understanding the requirements applicable to their practice.

Access the full COS Position Statement:

The European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) Annual Meeting 2027 will take place September 9–11, 2027, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery for education, scientific exchange, and discussion of developments in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: September 9–11, 2027
• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

For more information about the ESOPRS Annual Meeting 2027: Click here