Date: Friday January 9th, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Title: Hereditary Vitreoretinopathies: From Recognition to Retinal Detachment Prevention
Speaker: Dr. Gareth Mercer
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R9XhApxlROemwiti13uKKw#/
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate Stickler Syndrome and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) based on key clinical and imaging features, including associated non-ocular conditions.
- Understand the genetic basis and inheritance patterns of Stickler Syndrome and FEVR, and their implications for familial screening.
- Compare and apply disease-specific approaches to retinal detachment risk assessment and prophylaxis.
The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program 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. You will be able to claim 1 credit for this round.