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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/

Event dates

November 18–20, 2026

Location

The St. Regis Amman, Amman, Jordan

Description

The 2nd International Meeting of the Jordanian Ophthalmological Society – Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JOSCRS 2026) will take place November 18–20, 2026, at The St. Regis Amman in Amman, Jordan.

The scientific program will feature:

• Cataract & Anterior Segment
• Cornea & Refractive Surgery
• Glaucoma
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ophthalmology & Marketing
• Young Ophthalmologists Forum

The meeting will also include practical courses, wet labs and interactive surgical training sessions.

Registration is now open Click here

The abstract submission deadline for the 2nd International Meeting of the Jordanian Ophthalmological Society – Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JOSCRS 2026) is October 1, 2026.

JOSCRS 2026 will take place November 18–20, 2026, at The St. Regis Amman in Amman, Jordan.

Abstract submissions are invited as part of a scientific program covering cataract and anterior segment, cornea and refractive surgery, glaucoma, artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology and marketing, and the Young Ophthalmologists Forum.

Important Dates

• October 1, 2026 — Abstract submission deadline
• November 18–20, 2026 — JOSCRS 2026 conference dates

Please review the abstract submission requirements and guidelines before submitting.

Register & Submit Your Abstract: Click here

Abstract submissions for the 2027 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting are due December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

International clinicians and vision-science trainees are welcome to submit abstracts. Please note that a 2027 ARVO membership is required to submit.

The ARVO Annual Meeting will take place May 2–6, 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
• Acceptance notices: January 14, 2027
• Early registration deadline: March 10, 2027
• Annual Meeting: May 2–6, 2027

Please review the abstract submission requirements and guidelines before submitting.

Abstract Information & Submission: Abstract Information

Annual Meeting Information: 2027 Annual Meeting

Abstract submissions open October 16, 2026 for the 2027 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting.

The deadline to submit an abstract is December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

International clinician and vision-science trainees may submit, and 2027 ARVO membership is required to submit an abstract.

The ARVO Annual Meeting will take place May 2–6, 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Please review the ARVO abstract submission requirements and guidelines before submitting.

Register for ARVO 2027: Register Here

Abstract Information & Submission: Abstract Information

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting will take place May 2–6, 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

The ARVO Annual Meeting brings together the vision research community for the presentation and discussion of research in ophthalmology and vision science.

Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions are open from October 16 to December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. International clinician and vision-science trainees may submit, and 2027 ARVO membership is required to submit an abstract.

Important Dates

• Abstract submissions open: October 16, 2026
• Abstract submission deadline: December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
• Acceptance notices: January 14, 2027
• Early registration deadline: March 10, 2027
• Annual Meeting: May 2–6, 2027

Register for the ARVO Annual Meeting: Register here

Video submissions for the 2027 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition, taking place June 24–27, 2027 in Ottawa, Ontario, are due November 3, 2026 at 3:59 p.m. ET.

Please review the submission guidelines and requirements before submitting.

Submit your abstract or video submission: 2027 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition – Ottawa

Abstract submissions for the 2027 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition are due Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM ET.

The 2027 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition will take place June 24–27, 2027 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Please review the submission guidelines before submitting.

Submit your abstract or video submission: 2027 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition – Ottawa

Course description

This learning module provides medical students with foundational knowledge and practical resources in ophthalmology. It adheres to the established Canadian curricular objectives, and is designed to teach high-yield information that is sufficient to succeed on the LMCC exam. Through teaching resources and practice questions, learners will review the anatomy of the eye and visual system, the basic eye examination, common ophthalmic presentations, ocular emergencies, ocular pharmacology, and appropriate management and referral.

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe the anatomy of the eye and the visual system
• Perform a basic eye exam
• Evaluate a patient with acute vision loss
• Evaluate a patient with chronic vision loss
• Evaluate a patient with a red or painful eye
• Evaluate a patient with eye trauma
• Evaluate a patient with an eye movement abnormality, diplopia, or pupillary disorders
• Evaluate ophthalmic problems in children and describe the pathophysiology
• List the most important ocular side effects of systemic drugs
• List the common ocular medications that can have systemic side effects and contraindications to their use
• Describe when it is necessary to urgently refer

Authors

Aidan Pucchio, Kim Papp, Tushar Dave, Farhad Tafreshi, Tyler Herod

Target Audience: Medical Students

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.