Enter the east "eye chart" entrance of the Optometry building and check in at the registration table.

Speaker: Dr. Richard Maharaj

COPE ID: non-COPE (1hr)

Sponsored by Sun Pharma Canada Inc.

The mucosal health of the ocular surface is responsible for defending the tissues from microbiological and antigenic challenges. This talk will cover current understanding of ocular mucosal health, biofilms and analogues in other mucosal surfaces of the body, and how an interventional approach to therapeutic management of dry eye disease is evolving.  

Refill your coffee (or tea) cups while connecting with colleagues and current Optometry students!

Speaker: Dr. Cindy Hutnik

COPE ID: 91711-GL (1hr)

This talk will discuss why myopia is a risk factor in glaucoma, highlight the challenges of interpreting diagnostic testing in myopic patients, and explore newer developments to aid in the management of glaucoma in myopic patients. 

Speaker: Dr. Cindy Hutnik

COPE ID: 91713-GL (1hr)

This talk will review the desired outcomes of cataract surgery in today’s patient, discuss the pros and cons of traditional and newer IOL technologies, and highlight important considerations of cataract surgery in glaucoma patients. 

Speaker: Dr. Carl Shen

COPE ID: 91762-TD (1hr)

This one-hour talk provides an overview of retinal detachment treatments, covering conventional methods and recent innovations. Recent innovations feature advanced imaging technologies and robotic-assisted surgery. These advancements enhance precision, reduce surgical trauma, and improve outcomes. The talk will focus on knowledge to optimize patient care and improve visual outcomes in retinal detachment repair.

Grab some delicious food while you network with industry members and colleagues during out mini tabletop trade show. 

Speaker: Dr. Virginia Donati

COPE ID: 91691-FV (1hr)

I get it! Prescribing for the peds population can be tricky and make even the most seasoned OD feel insecure. Let's walk through the most typical pediatric prescribing cases and simplify your life.

Speakers: Drs. Nadine Furtado, Darren Gigliozzi, Daniel K. Napierski, Sharon Qiu, and Sandip Randhawa

COPE ID: 91849-GO (2hrs)

In this grand rounds-style session, speakers will share interesting medical cases and treatments. 

• A Curious Case of LHON (Dr. Furtado)
• A Sticky Situation: A Case of Recurrent Retinal Detachment Due to Stickler Syndrome (Dr. Gigliozzi)
• Snow Patrol: A Surprising Case of Uveitis in a 14-year-old Biological Male (Dr. Napierski)
• Protecting the Cornea When Eyelids Fail: Avoiding Penetrating Keratoplasty with Successful Scleral Lens Wear in a Case of Exposure Keratopathy (Dr. Qiu)
• Wrinkled Vision: A Case Analysis (Dr. Randhawa)

Join us at the School of Optometry & Vision Science for an opportunity to connect and network with colleagues at the School. Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and drink ticket.

All CE participants registered to attend on Saturdaywill be automatically registered for this event. 

For anyone else interested in attending, please register online.