Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Singapore National Eye Centre (Singapore)

Topic: Femtosecond Laser Applications in Anterior Segment Surgery

Presenter: Jod Mehta, MD

Date: Tuesday August 18th, 2020

Time: 7:00am – 8:00 am (EDT, UTC -4)

Registration: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_6NCAC2n2S92_qma3X-FH2w

Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
Singapore Lead: Jod Mehta, 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 sessions participants should be able to:

1. Understand the applications of femtosecond laser in anterior segment surgery.

2. Understand the different mechanisms of how femtosecond lasers work.

The International Council of Ophthalmology launches its World Ophthalmology Leaders Program with Leadership Beyond Borders in Ophthalmology on 15–16 August 2020, in collaboration with the All India Society of Ophthalmology (AIOS).

Date and Time
Saturday, August 15, 2020, 6:00PM – 10:00PM Indian Standard Time
Sunday, August 16, 2020, 9:00AM – 1:00PM Indian Standard Time

This exciting virtual event with complimentary registration will bring together ophthalmologists from around the world looking to enhance their personal leadership skills, management, and professional growth.

During this virtual educational program, internationally renowned experts and lecturers will share their knowledge and insights on leadership skills including personal and team management, building a positive and motivating work environment, cultivating lifelong dedication to personal growth, following professional interests, mental health and strength, and silent leadership. Topics include empathy and patient communication skills in order to build high-quality patient-centered eye care services. Ample time for panel discussion will provide the opportunity to engage with experts.

This virtual teaching program facilitates access to knowledge during the current COVID-19 pandemic period.

Access Details
See the full program and register here.

As we face this COVID-19 challenge together, The Prism Eye Institute is utilizing Zoom in order to maintain the meetings. All care providers are welcome to observe our presentations and submit questions through the messaging feature.

Topic: Blinded by the Light and Minimally Invasive Yet Maximally Destructive

Presenter: Dr.Shakeel Shareef and Dr. Ike Ahmed

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2020

Time: 8:00am – 9:00am EDT,

Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QaMZP9n2QIyNgnxlgpNBAw

Accreditation:

Prism Eye Rounds are now 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. For each rounds, you will be able to claim a maximum of 2.0 credits. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). More information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit.

If interested in presenting a case or topic, or to make suggestions, please contact our WEBINAR TEAM.

Access Details:

Learn more about the Prism Eye Webinar Rounds here.

Pre-webinar materials will be posted 1 day prior to meeting. Please return to download and review prior to the webinar as this will make your learning experience more complete.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives. Medical experts around the globe have said that what we each have known as normal life won’t fully resume until we have a vaccine, and that could take years. In this webinar, an expert panel will take you inside the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. What’s involved in developing a vaccine? Why does it take so long? What pathways are being explored? What clinical trials are under way and when will they be completed? Once we have a vaccine, what’s involved in adding it to Canada’s national immunization program?

Topic: Developing a COVID-19 Vaccine

Date: Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

Speakers:

• Megan Bettle, PhD, Director, Centre for Regulatory Excellence, Statistics and Trials, Biologic and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada

• Monika Naus, MD, FRCPC, Medical Director, Communicable Diseases & Immunization Service; Medical Head, Immunization Programs & Vaccine Preventable Diseases, BC Centre for Disease Control

• Dion Neame, MD, BCh, BSc, FRCPC, FAAP, Country Medical Lead, Country Medical Head – Vaccines, Sanofi Canada

• Suzanne McGurn, President and Chief Executive Officer, CADTH

Registration: https://cadth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M7QAR-jPTCmtBQh_CeAfCA

Joint International Rounds with Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada)

Topic: Essentials of tomography and aberrometry for cataract surgery planning

Presenter: Mona Koaik, MD

Date: Tuesday August 11th, 2020

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00 pm (EDT, UTC -4)

Registration: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_xyvPYszQTiOLaLCgQ-Re_A

Ottawa Leads: Kashif Baig, MD and Mona Koaik, 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 participants should be able to:

1. Use corneal tomography in cataract surgery assessments

2. Use aberrometry in premium cataract surgery assessments and postoperative evaluations

As we face this COVID-19 challenge together, The Prism Eye Institute is utilizing Zoom in order to maintain the meetings. All care providers are welcome to observe our presentations and submit questions through the messaging feature.

Topic: Small Eyes, Big Surprises Small Lens, Big Pressure

Presenter: Dr.Zeynep Aktas and Dr. Imran Masood

Date: Saturday, August 08, 2020

Time: 8:00am – 9:00amEDT,

Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z1Ih7nnzRVKKQ-_Dr39yig

Accreditation:

Prism Eye Rounds are now 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. For each rounds, you will be able to claim a maximum of 2.0 credits. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). More information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit.

If interested in presenting a case or topic, or to make suggestions, please contact our WEBINAR TEAM.

Access Details:

Learn more about the Prism Eye Webinar Rounds here.

Pre-webinar materials will be posted 1 day prior to meeting. Please return to download and review prior to the webinar as this will make your learning experience more complete.

Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Canada)

Topic: Latest developments in performing IOL calculations in post-refractive eyes

Presenter: Guillermo Rocha, MD

Date: Tuesday August 4th, 2020

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00 pm (EDT, UTC -4)

Registration: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_ysLh4kEkRKynXQ246WW6SA

Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
Winnipeg Lead: Guillermo Rocha, 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 participants should be able to:

1. Identify options for IOL calculations in post-refractive eyes

2. Integrate new strategies for IOL calculations in post-refractive eyes into clinical practice

As we face this COVID-19 challenge together, The Prism Eye Institute is utilizing Zoom in order to maintain the meetings. All care providers are welcome to observe our presentations and submit questions through the messaging feature.

Topic: Glaucoma Surgical Cases: What Procedure Should I Do?

Presenter: Ike K Ahmed, MD

Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 2020

Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm EDT,

Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JjSu66tzS7iKVuyilr1xrA

Accreditation:

Prism Eye Rounds are now 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. For each rounds, you will be able to claim a maximum of 2.0 credits. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM). More information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit.

If interested in presenting a case or topic, or to make suggestions, please contact our WEBINAR TEAM.

Access Details:

Learn more about the Prism Eye Webinar Rounds here.

Pre-webinar materials will be posted 1 day prior to meeting. Please return to download and review prior to the webinar as this will make your learning experience more complete.

Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Hong Kong University (Hong Kong, SAR)

Topic: What you should know about iris cysts

Presenter: Mona Koaik, MD

Date: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

Time: 7:00am – 8:00 am (EDT, UTC -4)

Registration: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_o8yYtqcoRoa70AI5MiGg3A

Ottawa Leads: Mona Koaik, MD and Kashif Baig, 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 participants should be able to:

1.  Identify and classify iris cysts
2.  Review surgical management options for iris cysts
3. Explore novel ways to monitor and treat iris cysts