Revolutionary Eye and Vision Research

Innovation and advanced technologies have fostered significant discoveries in eye and vision research in the last decade rivaling those in any discipline. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) will host its Annual Meeting from May 1 – May 7, 2021 virtually with the theme Revolutionary Eye and Vision Research.

You will be able to access a range of new research showcased in the  Virtual Poster Hall.

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For more information regarding the event, please visit the ARVO Website

Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Centre for Sight (London, UK)

Topic: Management of Astigmatism and Refractive Error Postkeratoplasty

Presenter: David Shahnazaryan, MD

Date: Tuesday March 30th

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00 pm (EDT, UTC -4)

Registration: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_nl6tQkqOSGmp9nBu-oPaQQ

Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
London Lead: David Shahnazaryan, MD

The Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Learning objectives: At the end of the session the participants should be able to:

1. Determine the causes of postkeratoplasty astigmatism

2. Make good use of diagnostic methods and equipment to assess patients with this condition

3. Discuss cons and pros of various techniques of postkeratoplasty astigmatism correction, including their potential complications and prognosis

Webinar: MD Platinum™ Global Private Credit Pool

Join MD Financial Management for a live session to learn more about the MD Platinum™ Global Private Credit Pool, an exclusive, institutional-quality investment solution that provides the potential for increased returns with the stability of fixed income.

Three sessions to choose from. Register for the one that works best for your schedule. Also available in French.

• Tuesday, April 13, 2021| 4 p.m. PDT | 5 p.m. MDT | 6 p.m. CDT | 7 p.m. EDT | 8 p.m. ADT | 8:30 p.m. NDT
• Wednesday, April 14, 2021| 5 p.m. PDT | 6 p.m. MDT | 7 p.m. CDT | 8 p.m. EDT | 9 p.m. ADT | 9:30 p.m. NDT
• Thursday, April 15, 2021|6 p.m. PDT | 7 p.m. MDT | 8 p.m. CDT | 9 p.m. EDT | 10 p.m. ADT | 10:30 p.m. NDT

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Cornea Focus 2021, is a non-promotional meeting organised and funded by Santen in collaboration with the Chair Mr Sajjad Ahmad, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Hospital, London. The meeting is free of charge and is open to all registered healthcare professionals.

Date: Friday 4 June 2021.

Time: 09:00 – 17:15 GMT

Topic: The Corneal Endothelium: From Biology to Patient

To ensure compliance with the UK government guidelines, this will be a hybrid event that you can join safely in person in London or virtually using a web link.

In order to confirm your attendance (either in person or virtually), simply fill in your details below. We will confirm more details shortly and look forward to welcoming you to the event.

To register your interest and your preferred method of attendance please go to www.corneafocus.com

Date: Friday March 26, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Topic: Medical and Laser Treatment

Speaker: Dr. Catherine Birt

Registration – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82410977850?pwd=UlIzZXlROTZJZjdOcGp3cCtLRFZSUT09

Passcode: 79mqEj

Date: March 23, 2021

Time: 10:00am-11am EST

Topic: Preventing Blindness: A Global Health Challenge Vital to Achieving the SDGs

Globally, more than 1 Billion people have vision impairment that was preventable or has yet to be treated. This results in $Billions in lost productivity annually. However, it is a neglected global health challenge that can be addressed with the knowledge we have.

After the first ever WHO World Report on Vision (WRV) was launched amidst the Vision2020 celebrations, the UN adopted its first resolution on eye health. Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), vision health impacts 6 of them directly. The resolution commits UN member states to making eye care an integral part of Universal Health Coverage and integrating “people-centred eye care”. This webinar will examine the strategy set out by the WRV on how to achieve these goals. Examples of global eye health systems transformation will be highlighted to show the need for contributions from all sectors and professions

Speakers:

• Chief Executive, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
• Paul Chan MD, MSc, MBA, Professor and Head of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Vivian T. Yin, MD, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia.Chair, Canadian Association for Public Health and Global Ophthalmology

Access Details:

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Allergan, an AbbVie company present Glaucoma Under Curfew Series

Dates: Wednesday, March 17

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Zoom link:

https://allergan.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocuqppjstH9dqVdLwXPcVWOUiwgO4HkiJ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Here is the schedule for the last session:

March 17: Glaucoma case discussion Dr. Marjorie Carbonneau & Dr. Jing Wang

RSVP: Please contact Véronique Genest if you have any questions at [email protected]

WSPOS is planning a first-of-its-kind Virtual Strabismus Wet Lab aimed specifically at ophthalmology trainees.

Date: Saturday 27th March.

Time: This 90-minute webinar will be live-streamed at 14:00 GMT.

Instructors:

• Drs. John Ferris (UK),
• Rita Gama (Portugal),
• David Granet (USA),
• Ramesh Kekunnaya (India) and;  
• Yi Ning Strube (Canada)

This wet lab is intended to be a basic strabismus surgery wet lab for the absolute beginner and is not aimed at the advanced learner. 

Please respond on or before 17:00 GMT on Friday, 12th of March, 2021. Participants will be selected based on their responses to the questionnaire and will be assigned to instructors at random, on a first-come-first-served basis. Although this webinar will be aired on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at 14:00 GMT, parts of it will be recorded earlier.

Should you be interested in participating at the wet lab, please fill out the below questionnaire and email [email protected] with subject line ‘Expression of interest – WSPOS Strabismus Virtual Wet lab’ stating your name once you have completed it.
Questionnaire

Date: Friday March 12, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Topic: Open Angle Glaucoma and Clinical Evaluation AND Optic Nerve Imaging

Speaker: Drs. Neeru Gupta, Eli Kisilevsky and Natalie Brossard 

Registration : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88604881438?pwd=clRlNGIrcWRORVJIbkZVSGY2MCtJUT09

Passcode: E5shvQ