Retinal Views, Revisited!
Join your Canadian retina and glaucoma colleagues and an all-star panel of expert guest speakers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience!
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Learning Objectives
Participants in COIS 2024 will have the opportunity to:
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Exchange experiences and ideas across two subspecialties (retina and glaucoma) that rely heavily on imaging for diagnosis and treatment plans, with the overall goal of applying new developments across both specialties
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Review new nomenclature for interpretation of Swept Source, OCT, OCT angiography, and wide field imaging
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Apply practical clinical decision-making based on image findings
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Review advanced new imaging technologies and their potential advantages and clinical use, including artificial intelligence, and image analysis
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Gain updated knowledge regarding key studies and evidence-based management of retinal diseases and glaucoma as presented and discussed by medical experts
Target Audience
This program has been designed to meet the educational needs of retina specialists, glaucoma specialists, and fellows. This will ensure a high-level discourse on anatomy, technology, and strategic applications in practice.
Venue
COIS 2024 is taking place at Centre Mont-Royal, Montreal's premier conference center conveniently located in the heart of Montreal's fabled Golden Square Mile.
What to expect…
Friday, May 10, 4 pm
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The symposium launches with a high-energy case and technology segment featuring artificial intelligence and 3D video presentations.
Friday, May 10, 7.30 – 11 pm
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Our premiere social event features signature cocktails on the outdoor rooftop terrace as the sun sets over the lake and skyline views.
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A 3-course dinner will follow at the View on the 28th floor featuring your choice of choice of Lamb, Arctic Char or Vegetarian.
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After dinner drinks are at your discretion in the bustling Falcon SkyBar.
Saturday, May 11, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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The plenary sessions continue on Saturday with a back-to-basics session featuring step-by-step instructions on image interpretation.
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The day transitions from basic pathoanatomic concepts into more complex exploration of future technologies and analysis.
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Session themes include high-yield uveitis cases, clinical biomarkers, and perioperative patient predictions.
Faculty
International Guest Speakers
Amani Fawzi, MD
Feinberg School of Medicine
Gustavo De Moraes, MD
Columbia University Medical Center
Jonathan S. Myer, MD
Wills Eye Hospital
SriniVas Sadda, MD
Doheny Eye Institute
Canadian Presenters
TBD
Co-chairs
Deepa Yoganathan, MD, FRCSC
University of Toronto deepayoganathan@gmail.com
Marcelo Nicolela, MD, FRCSC
TBD