Category Archives: Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

61st Annual Ophthalmology Update Walter Wright Symposium
Oct 18th, 2022

Title:  Walter Wright 20/20+2: Cornea, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery Date:  December 2nd – 3rd Location:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Guest Speakers:  Drs. Anthony J.  Aldave, James Chodosh, Sadeer B. Hannush, Carol L. Karp, Terry Kim, Christopher J. Rapuano, Elmer Tu, Stephanie Watson This year’s Walter Wright program will showcase an exciting and relevant presentation […]

Issue III – 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery
Sep 28th, 2022

The third issue of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is out!  It is an intense educational journey into the technique that is changing the management of complicated cataract surgery developed by Dr. Shin Yamane from Japan.  The hour long issue teaches the viewing ophthalmologist the technique and many modifications of […]

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series – Surgical Management of Keratoconus: CXL & CAIRS
Aug 31st, 2022

Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are excited to bring you the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series Date:  Thursday Sept 22nd 2022 Time:  1930 -2100 EDT Co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto). Keynote Presentation:Soosan Jacob, MS, FRCS, DNBDirector and Chief, Dr Agarwal’s […]

Fuchs VIII Symposium Save-the-Date
Jul 26th, 2022

Fuchs VIII Symposium Save-the-Date Date: April 1st, 2023 Place: Miami, Florida The upcoming Fuchs VIII Symposium will feature novel therapeutics for endothelial disease as well as in-depth discussions on advanced endothelial Keratoplasty techniques and clinical research, led by thought leaders in the field.  We hope to see you in Miami, Florida, on April 1st, 2023!

Issue II – 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery
Jul 12th, 2022

Issue 2 of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery features highlights of the ESCRS Videosymposium bringing the viewer a smorgasbord of challenging cases, intraoperative complications, and complex problems following cataract surgery.  This action-packed program is entitled Pumping Adrenaline!   The VJCRGS is in its 38th year of providing the highest quality of […]

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series – The altered pupil: Fix it or replace it.
May 2nd, 2022

Date: May 19th, 2022 Time: 7:30pm Keynote Presentation: Brandon Ayres, MD, Co-Director, Cornea Fellowship Program, Wills Eye Hospital Guest panelists: Clara Chan, MD FRCSC and Joshua Teichman, MD FRCSC (University of Toronto)Beeran Meghpara, MD and Brenton Finklea, MD (Wills Eye Hospital) Surgery Case Presentations: Nizar Din, MD (University of Toronto)Marisa Schoen, MD (Wills Eye Hospital) […]

2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery
Apr 8th, 2022

The first issue of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is now available for viewing.  It is entitled Great Lectures!  We were fortunate enough to obtain copies of these prestigious lectures featuring Dr. Ehud Assia from Israel who gave the ESCRS Binkhorst Lecture; Mr. Richard Packard from England who gave the […]

World Cornea Congress – Chicago, IL
Mar 11th, 2022

Date: September 28th–29th, 2022 IMPORTANT DATESJan 3 – Abstract Submissions Open for Scientific Papers and Electronic PostersApril 15 – Deadline for Abstract SubmissionsMay 3 – Early Registration DeadlineJul 31 – Program Preview Available OnlineAug 12 – Advance Registration DeadlineSept 28–29 – World Cornea Congress VIII For more details visit the World Cornea Congress website

ESCRS (European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons)
Mar 11th, 2022

Date: September 16th-20th, 2022 We are pleased to inform you that the 40th Congress of the ESCRS will take place at the MiCo Milano Convention Centre, Milan, Italy from Friday 16 to Tuesday 20 September 2022.The Congress will be a primarily face-to-face event, supported by a number of virtual elements. ESCRS is proud to have […]