For the past decade, the biennial Fuchs Symposium has brought together the world’s leaders in endothelial research and treatment under one roof to share the latest advancements in this exciting field. The Fuchs IX Symposium will take place at the McGill University Health Centre in Montréal, Canada. The course directors have gathered an incredible faculty that you won’t want to miss. This symposium will take place on September 27th, 2025. Be sure to save the date, registration will be open soon!

The field of ophthalmology is constantly evolving, with new techniques, technologies, and best practices emerging regularly. To help ophthalmologists stay at the forefront of their profession, we are proud to introduce “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise.”

This innovative webinar series aims to connect ophthalmologists from around the world, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. Each webinar will feature renowned experts presenting on cutting-edge topics and sharing their invaluable experiences.

We are thrilled to announce our inaugural webinar, “Pearls from the Trenches: What I’ve learned from doing complex cases,” presented by esteemed ophthalmologist Dr. Steven Safran. With years of experience tackling challenging ophthalmic cases, Dr. Steven Safran will share the lessons he has learned and provide practical insights to enhance attendees’ clinical practice.

The webinar took place on September 30th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST and included a live Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with Dr. Safran.

By attending this webinar, ophthalmologists will:

1. Gain valuable insights from a leading expert in the field
2. Learn practical strategies for managing complex ophthalmic cases
3. Connect with colleagues from around the globe
4. Enhance their clinical knowledge and skills

You can enjoy a recording of the webinar below:

Did you miss this live webinar? Stay tuned for future webinars in the EyeNovation series, as we continue to bring you the latest advancements and expert perspectives in ophthalmology. Together, we can improve patient care and push the boundaries of what is possible in this dynamic field.

A refreshing new MOC program, delivered by the internationally renowned Shaw Festival, is launching with a 15-hour course this Fall! Come to Niagara-on-the-Lake for this inaugural event, co-created with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, which focuses on meaningful learning through skills and tools found in the performing arts. The Theatre of Medicine program has been approved for University of Toronto accreditation.

Aligning with emergent quality improvement (QI) guidelines, this unique approach to communication and interpersonal skills training goes beyond patient simulation and role-playing to provide tools that can make an immediate, practical difference.   

Learning outcomes will cover:

• Physician Well-being
• Professional Practice
• Interpersonal skills and communication 

Looking for more information? Click HERE for details on registration, course information and travel!

Thank you for attending the Sally Letson Symposium. We greatly appreciate your participation. The 56th Sally Letson Symposium will take place from September 11-13, 2025. Please save the date for next year’s event, and we look forward to welcoming you again!

Join us for the 55th Sally Letson Symposium chaired by Dr. Ian Clark, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Solin Saleh (Co-Chair), University of Ottawa.

This year’s topic is “Pediatric Ophthalmology – Making a difference that lasts a lifetime.” Over the course of 2.5 days, the program will delve into the realm of paediatric ophthalmology. Esteemed guest speakers will deliver captivating lectures and presentations, fostering interactive learning and encouraging critical thinking. Seize the opportunity to enrich your knowledge and skills in this vital field.

Location: Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4

Date: September 19 – 21, 2024

For more information, please visit the Sally Letson Symposium Website.

QUESTIONS? For inquiries relating to the scientific program and CPD credits, please contact Jill Garner [email protected]

Photo credit: Roman Makedonsky
The image used in our annual meeting branding is of a mortuary pole carved by famed Indigenous artist Bill Reid and his assistant Werner True. It can be found in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. We encourage our members to visit the pole and learn more about the importance of mortuary poles to the West Coast Haida peoples.

The COS Annual Meeting will take place from June 19 – 22, 2025 in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

Join us at the Vancouver Convention Centre where ophthalmologists and eye care professionals from across the spectrum of vision health, from research to patient care, will come together. 

This meeting boasts an outstanding international and Canadian faculty presenting the latest in ophthalmic research and practice. The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition includes invited lectures, scientific papers, wet labs and workshops, as well as networking opportunities and an extensive exhibition of ophthalmic equipment and services.

The Call for Abstracts is now open, to submit an abstract or find out more, click HERE.

Learning objectives:

By participating in this year’s meeting, attendees will:

• Integrate into their practice, knowledge and skills gained from the sharing of Canadian and international research and scientific studies
• Discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases
• Compare and contrast core concepts, new advances and clinical experiences by networking with colleagues and internationally renowned keynote speakers
• Enhance or develop new skills through innovative hands-on learning experiences in Self-Assessment Program (SAPs) and Surgical Skills Transfer Course (STCs)
• Appraise new and innovative technology and discuss developments in treatment and medical devices with industry representatives in the Exhibition Hall

For more information such as program scheduling, registration, and travel, click HERE.

Date: September 23 – 27, 2024

Location: Montreal, QC (in-person)

The Cours de révision en ophtalmologie (CROUM) is a refresher course for French-speaking ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents from around the world who would like to improve their knowledge. This intensive, 5-day training is being offered by the University of Montreal in Montreal, QC.

The program offers a thorough and modern review of the clinical sciences of ophthalmology, including all of the latest knowledge in the field. While the relevant, basic sciences are covered, the approach remains practical and applicable to your patients. To view more about the program, click HERE.

To view more information about registration for this program, click HERE.

Please note that this course will only be offered in French.

Date: August 24th – 25th, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST

The 4th Global Neuro-Ophthalmology Case Festival is a two-day celebration of learning, focused on common, complex, and important neuro-ophthalmology disorders with diverse speakers and expert panelists.

The Case Festival will be available for free on YouTube.

Click HERE to access the August 24th livestream

Click HERE to access the August 25th livestream.

COS is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 COS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia! The abstract submission deadline is Thursday, October 03, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. 

Abstract can be submitted in the following format:  

• Paper: oral presentation.  
• ePosters: an electronic on-demand ePoster showcased in the Exhibit Hall throughout the Annual Meeting and accessible via the Annual Meeting app. 
• Surgical Videos: Show off your surgical skills by submitting a video. Surgical videos will be displayed alongside the ePosters (maximum five (5) minutes in duration).  

The COS Annual Meeting historically boasts an 80+% acceptance rate with abstracts making up over 50% of all presentations. With so many abstracts, it is important to set your research apart! Follow these keys to a successful submission when drafting your abstract or editing your video: 

• Follow all abstract guidelines; read and understand the rejection criteria.  
• List all authors/producers and declare all financial interests for each author/producer. 
• Indicate that ethics approval has been obtained, where required. 
• Submit your abstract to the appropriate subspecialty category. 
• Include a short descriptive title and avoid gratuitous statements and irrelevant information. 
• Provide an abstract that is clear, concise, and free of errors. 
• Papers and ePosters:
  • In the body of your abstract, include study details under the headings: Purpose, study design, methods, results and conclusions. Abstracts with “results pending” or “conclusions to be discussed” will not be accepted. Information about sample size, study duration, follow-up, techniques used, etc. should be included. 
• Surgical Videos:
  • Submit a video that is well-edited, clear and easy to follow.  
  • In the body of your written abstract, include an outline of key areas featured in your surgical video.  

To learn more and to submit your abstract, follow the link here: https://cos-sco.secure-platform.com/2025/

The 2024 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition took place Toronto, Ontario from May 30 – June 2, 2024. Through the links below you can access legacy materials from the conference, content that remains relevant to your practice.

ePosters and Surgical Videos 

Claim Section 2 credits. Review ePosters and document your key learnings through the bulk online reading/scanning with transcript, which you can submit to claim credits

Paper Abstracts

Claim Section 2 credits. Review paper abstracts and document your key learnings. With this, you can submit to claim credits!

Recorded lectures

Co-developed Symposium: Mystery of the Macula (Friday, May 31st 2024) was co-developed with COS and Roche and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. This symposium features speakers: David Wong, Nirojini Sivanchandran, Robert Gizicki, Mike Dollin and Amin Kherani.

Co-developed Symposium: Eyes Forward – Navigating Advances in Pharmacokinetics and Anti-VEGF Therapy (Saturday, June 1st 2024) was co-developed with COS and Bayer and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. This symposium features speakers: Michael Kapusta, Cynthia Qian, Bernard Hurley, Wai-Ching Lam and Arif Samad.