The INSIGHT Glaucoma Program: Beyond the Evidence
The INSIGHT Glaucoma Program, Beyond the Evidence, is co-chaired by Dr. Andrew Crichton and Dr. Devesh Varma. It consists of four modules developed by respected Canadian glaucoma specialists, in partnership with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and with an unrestricted grant from Allergan. INSIGHT Glaucoma – Beyond the Evidence is a Royal College accredited program, created after extensive consultations and a needs-assessment sent to ophthalmologists across Canada asking for topics they would like discussed in glaucoma.
Four topics were identified for development:
- What Scares You, Scares Me Too – Challenging Case Studies
- After the LPI
- Imaging & Glaucoma
- Glaucoma 101 – Things You Cannot Miss
Although evidence-based medicine is clearly the gold standard in how glaucoma patients are managed, there are certain clinical situations for which there is either no or limited evidence available. The overall objective of the program was to reinforce what evidence is available and to offer guidance through interactive discussion in some of the challenging areas where evidence is lacking.
Each module will last 90 minutes and will be centred around interactive case presentations rather than didactic lecture. At the end of the sessions, participating ophthalmologists will feel more confident in managing the areas of glaucoma discussed.
Visit the PRC Calendar to find an INSIGHT event near you!
Target Audience
The INSIGHT Glaucoma Program: Beyond the Evidence is designed for Canadian ophthalmologists.
CPD Credits
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Physicians may claim a maximum of 1.5 Section 1 credits.
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found on the AMA web site under Agreement with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the learning activity.
INSIGHT was co-developed with Allergan and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance. The use of the partner logo is ethically permissible.
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The INSIGHT Cornea Program
The INSIGHT Cornea Program, chaired by Dr. Bruce Jackson, consists of five modules developed by respected Canadian corneal specialists, Drs. K. Baig, C. Chan, J. Choremis, R. Ritenour, and G. Rocha, in partnership with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and with an unrestricted grant from Allergan. INSIGHT is an accredited program developed after extensive consultations and a needs-assessment sent to ophthalmologists across Canada asking for topics they would like discussed in cornea and external disease.
Three topics were identified for development: Ocular Surface Disease, Corneal Ulcers, and Anterior Segment Lumps and Bumps. Because of the frequency and scope of corneal ulcers, three separate modules were developed around this topic– Bacterial, Viral (including Herpes and Adenovirus), and Immunologic – with and without systemic disease.
CPD Credits
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Physicians may claim a maximum of 1.5 Section 1 credits.
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found on the AMA web site under Agreement with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the learning activity.
INSIGHT was co-developed with Allergan and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance. The use of the partner logo is ethically permissible.
![](https://cosprc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/INSIGHT-Logo-GRIP.jpeg)
An Approach to Open-angle Glaucoma: An Online Module
This module provides an overview of guideline-recommended and evidence-based approaches to open-angle glaucoma. Clinical scenarios guide the learner through risk factor identification, signs and symptoms, history taking, imaging, staging, treatment and follow up. Relevant guideline recommendations are provided, as well as clinical tips and red flags.
Target Audience
The “An Approach to Open-angle Glaucoma” module is intended for ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma.
CPD Credits
This module is an accredited self-Assessment Activity under Section 3 of the MOC Program for 1 hour.
Access Details
Access the module online at cos.mycpd.ca
RCOphth 2020
The Annual Congress of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists will take place in Birmingham, UK from May 18-21, 2020. The conference program will cover the breadth of sub-specialties and offer a unique opportunity to develop surgical skills and learn how to work collaboratively in the evolving health landscape.
Access Details
For more information, visit the Royal College of Ophthalmologists event website: https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/events-and-courses/annual-congress-2020/
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Advanced Ophthalmologic Practice
Three decades of excellence in ophthalmology.
This year, the conference (January 10 – 11, 2020) boasts a large variety of wet and dry labs, video sessions and surgery battles to boost your anatomical and practical knowledge, as well as, AI, new technologies and product analysis sessions to stay up-to-date with innovations and advances.
AOP also aims to promote additional training, inter-generational exchanges and networking for Young Ophthalmologists and Young Orthoptists, with a program tailored to their needs, combining theory and surgical practice.
CPD Credits
The AOP Event is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide CME activity for medical specialists.
Access Details
For more information visit the event website: www.aopcongress.com