Did you miss the COS Hot Topics Webinar? The recording is now available!

Held on June 24, 2026, the webinar featured a dynamic lineup of top-ranked ePoster presentations from the 2026 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, showcasing innovative research and emerging trends in ophthalmology. The session highlighted exciting developments in imaging, retinal disease, cornea, artificial intelligence, and therapeutic advancements.

Thank you to Dr. Adam Muzychuk for moderating an engaging and insightful discussion, and to all presenters for sharing their outstanding work.

Featured presentations included:

1. Marwa Al Ghafri
   Short-Term Outcomes of Switching to Faricimab in nAMD and DME Patients with Suboptimal Responses to Aflibercept
2. Aya Benabdelhak
   Tracking Corneal Nerve Regrowth After Neurotization: A Validated, Standardized IVCM Methodology
3. Jiwon Hwang
   Longitudinal Assessment of Growth and Melanin Change in Choroidal Nevi with Polarization Diversity Optical Coherence Tomography (PD-OCT)
4. Tina Felfeli
   Intraocular Fluid Cytokine Profiles as Biomarkers for Retinal Disease Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach
5. Devina Ramesh
   Patient Preference for Topical Antisepsis for Intravitreal Injection: A Prospective Clinical Study
6. Zhao Feng
   Study of Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy Toxicity: Classification System for Radiation Retinopathy
7. Godfrey Wong
   External Validation of the Multifocal Electroretinogram Classification Interface (MERCI), a Machine Learning Algorithm for Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity
8. Tasha Miller
   Redistribution of Corneal Endothelial Cells Following Descemet’s Stripping Only for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
9. Lia Huo
   A Gene-Agnostic Approach: Sustained Delivery of Rod-Derived Cone Viability Factor Protects Human and Rodent Cones in Retinitis Pigmentosa
10. Sohel Somani
    SPECTRUM: Data From a Global Real-World Study of Aflibercept 8mg in Patients with Treatment-Naïve or Previously Treated Diabetic Macular Edema

Watch the recording to explore cutting-edge research shaping the future of ophthalmology.

Did you miss the inaugural COS Film Festival at the 2026 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Montréal? Or want to revisit some of the outstanding submissions?

We are pleased to share recordings of all 13 videos presented during the first-ever COS Film Festival, held during the 2026 Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This new event was created to celebrate innovation, foster learning, and showcase the exceptional talent within the Canadian ophthalmology community.

The Film Festival featured a wide range of high-quality surgical and educational videos highlighting innovative techniques, complex cases, and valuable clinical insights across ophthalmology. Presentations were evaluated based on quality, importance, and educational value, with awards recognizing outstanding submissions.

COS Film Festival Video Lineup

Videos are listed in final ranking order.

Geoffrion, Dominique

Rudnisky, Chris

Gupta, R. Rishi

Strube, Yi Ning

Wandzura, Adam

Wandzura, Adam

Sverdlichenko, Irina

Abdelnour, Patrik

Jakubowska, Weronika

You, Jia Yue

Punja, Karim

Florido, Antonio

Schell, Carson

COS Practice Resource Centre General Information for Patients and Providers

Save the Date!

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 pm ET

Title: Keeping You in the Loupe: A Closer Look at Ergonomics in the Operating Room

The Atlantic Eye Symposium is an accredited educational conference geared to address the needs of the comprehensive ophthalmologist. There will be 13 visiting speakers covering a variety of topics including cataract, cornea, retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastics.

This two-day meeting will be held on the Halifax waterfront at the Harbourfront Marriott Hotel on September 18^th and 19^th, 2026. The informal setting will facilitate dialogue and interaction with the speakers and your colleagues. You can expect innovative talks and exhibitions addressing current issues in the field of ophthalmology.

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, a recording is available for you below!

Our EyeNovation webinar featured Dr. Massimo Busin, who presented on INTRA-KER: A Novel Concept for a Hybrid Keratoprosthesis.

This session explored the concept of INTRA-KER, a hybrid keratoprosthesis that integrates a synthetic optical device with a biologic scaffold, offering practical insights and clinical perspectives relevant to ophthalmologists and trainees.

Massimo Busin, MD, is the chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at “Ospedali Privati Forlì” in Forlì (Italy) and is also a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Bonn (Germany), as well as and Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at LSU (New Orleans, USA). Since 2017 he has been appointed Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Residency program of the Department of Ophthalmology in Ferrara (Italy)

Dr. Busin has received from the AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) the “Honor Award” in 1993, the “Senior Honor Achievemt” award in 2003, the “Life Achievement” award in 2013 and the “Special Recognition Award” in 2015; from SOI (Società Oftalmologica Italiana) the Gold Medal “Maestro dell’Oftalmologia” in 2012. He has delivered several eponimal lectures and has also received several prizes for both videos and lectures delivered at international meetings, among which the AAO, the ESCRS, the DOC, the ASCRS, the SOI. He has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed papers, and 24 book chapters.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Understand the foundational concept, key surgical principles as well as clinical indications of INTRA-KER

CanMEDS Role: Medical Expert

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, a recording is available for you below!

Our inaugural Representation Circle webinar featured Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, who presented on Surgical Learning, Research and Mentorship.

This interactive session explored mentorship, surgical learning, and research development in ophthalmology training, while creating space for meaningful discussion and shared experiences across the ophthalmology community. The session also included a live Q&A with participants.

Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya is the Alan Adler Professor of Ophthalmology, member of the Vitreoretinal Surgery Service, and Director of Ocular Oncology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. As Director of the Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowships, he has helped build a highly regarded academic-focused retina training program and has trained more than 50 retina and ocular oncology fellows over the past 20 years. He has coauthored over 230 peer-reviewed publications and is internationally recognized for his contributions to surgical education, mentorship, and vitreoretinal training.

Dr. Awwad serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Refractive Surgery and sits on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Ophthalmology. His work has earned numerous international distinctions, including the George Waring Medal for Editorial Excellence and the AAO Achievement Award. He has also contributed innovative analytical tools and formulas to major ophthalmic platforms and holds patents in artificial intelligence and computer vision related to ophthalmic surgery.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants were able to:

1. Review elements of organizing surgical learning in residency
2. Understand concepts of research development in residency

PUBLICHEALTH-2027 – Advancing Public Health and Strengthening Global Health Care Systems

Building on the success of previous public health and healthcare system conference, the 2nd International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System (PUBLICHEALTH-2027) will take place on April 19–20, 2027 in Milan, Italy. This conference aims to bring together leading researchers, public health professionals, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, academicians, and industry experts from across the globe to share insights and explore innovative strategies for improving public health and healthcare delivery.

PUBLICHEALTH-2027 provides a high-impact platform to discuss the latest developments in public health policy, global health systems, epidemiology, disease prevention, healthcare management, health promotion, and emerging global health challenges. The scientific program will feature keynote lectures, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, expert panel discussions, and interactive networking opportunities, enabling participants to exchange knowledge, present research findings, and develop international collaborations.

This edition will continue to promote scientific excellence, interdisciplinary dialogue, and global collaboration, making it a valuable event for professionals dedicated to advancing public health and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide. Special sessions will also highlight the contributions of early-career researchers and young scientists, offering recognition, mentorship opportunities, and a global platform to showcase their research.

Join us in Milan for PUBLICHEALTH-2027, where experts from around the world will gather to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and work toward sustainable solutions for global health challenges.

Sincerely,
Jyothsna P | Conference Secretary
PUBLICHEALTH-2027

Location: Milan, Italy

Website/link: https://publichealth2027.pagesconferences.org/

Type of event: Conference

Learning objectives:

• AI Predictive Analytics for Epidemiological Surveillance and Public Health Decisions
• Machine Learning for Early Detection of Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Digital Therapeutics and Remote Patient Monitoring in Healthcare
• Blockchain for Secure and Interoperable Health Data Systems
• Wearable Technologies for Personalized Preventive Health
• Telemedicine for Rural and Underserved Healthcare Access
• AI Ethics in Healthcare: Algorithm Bias and Health Equity
• Quantum Computing in Genomics and Precision Medicine
• Planetary and One Health: Biodiversity Loss and Zoonotic Diseases
• Health Impacts of Climate Extremes: Heatwaves, Wildfires, Urban Heat
• Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases: Dengue and Malaria
• Water Security, Sanitation, and WASH for Public Health
• Health Equity in Rapidly Growing Urban Megacities
• Global Vaccine Equity and Immunization Access

CPD Credits: 12