PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Optimizing the Ocular Surface Before and After Refractive Surgery
Dr. Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
This course reviews how untreated dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction distorts keratometry, topography and IOL calculations and why they are a leading cause of unhappy patients after surgery. This course covers an efficient preoperative screening workflow, a step-up treatment plan that includes in-office procedures and the recognition and management of postoperative dry eye, neurotrophic keratopathy and neuropathic corneal pain.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
LASIK, PRK and ICL: Patient Selection and Co-Management with Optometrists
Dr. Rebecca Stein, MD, FRCSC
The decision framework for choosing between LASIK, PRK and ICL, based on refraction, corneal thickness and topography, lifestyle, age and red flags for ectasia, will be explored in this course. We will cover ICL indications, contraindications, sizing and vault and risks. A step-by-step guide to co-managing these patients, including what to look for after surgery, managing enhancements and findings that need same-day contact with the surgeon, will be reviewed.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Ray Tracing LASIK and Bochner Precision CXL™
Dr. Raymond Stein, MD, FRCSC
This course explores how ray tracing builds a personalized eye model from wavefront, topography and biometry to produce a fully customized treatment and how it differs from wavefront-guided and topography-guided ablations. Which patients benefit most from ray tracing and the visual quality outcomes it achieves will be reviewed. Keratoconus will be discussed including detecting progression early, indications for Bochner PrecisionCXL™, how it compares with other crosslinking protocols and combined approaches that improve both corneal stability and vision.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Multifocal, EDOF and Light Adjustable Lenses: Who is the Best Patient?
Dr. David Black, OD
This course reviews how multifocal, trifocal and EDOF optics trade range of vision against contrast and halos, how the light adjustable lens lets the refraction be fine-tuned with UV light after surgery, as well as the patient profiles that suit including lifestyle and visual demands, personality and expectations, ocular surface and macular health, astigmatism and prior LASIK or RK. Case examples highlighting the optometrist’s role in co-management, LAL adjustments and where lens technology is headed over the next decade will be reviewed.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
The Retina in Refractive Surgery
Dr. Ahmed Javed, MBChB (Hons), MRes, MMEd, Sci FHEA
This course reviews retinal findings that change the surgical plan including peripheral degenerations and tears in high myopes, epiretinal membrane, early AMD, diabetic changes and which macular conditions rule out multifocal and EDOF lenses. Retinal detachment risk after refractive lens exchange, cystoid macular edema after lens surgery and the symptoms patients should be taught to report will all be reviewed.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Eyelids, Adnexa and Refractive Surgery
Dr. Nancy Tucker, MD, FRCSC
This course explores lid findings that should be caught before a refractive referral including lagophthalmos and incomplete blink, floppy eyelid syndrome, lid malposition, ptosis and prior blepharoplasty. We will review how eyelid surgery and cosmetic injectables affect the tear film and refractive outcomes and how to sequence care for patients who need both lid and refractive procedures.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Contact Lenses and Refractive Surgery: Before, After and Instead
Dr. Shalu Pal, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FIAOMC
This course will cover specialty and scleral lens fitting for keratoconus after crosslinking, after keratoplasty and for irregular corneas after refractive surgery. Troubleshooting fogging, discomfort and poor wear time will also be reviewed.
COPE ID Pending | .5 Hour
The Dissatisfied Refractive Patient: A Systematic Work-Up
Dr. Kerry Salsberg, OD
This course presents a step-by-step approach to the patient who is unhappy despite a good result on paper, including residual refractive error, ocular surface disease, dysphotopsias, posterior capsule opacification and unmet expectations. Real cases will be presented to show how to separate what can be fixed from what needs counselling, when to refer back to the surgeon and communication strategies that rebuild trust.
COPE ID Pending | .5 Hour
CornealTransplantation Today
Dr. Zale Mednick, MD, FRCSC
Discover when keratoconus and other corneal disease need more than crosslinking or specialty lenses. This course reviews DALK, penetrating keratoplasty and endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK and DSAEK) for Fuchs dystrophy and corneal edema, graft rejection warning signs optometrists should recognize and managing astigmatism and refractive error after transplant, including cataract surgery in transplanted eyes.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
COPE Activity ID Pending
Included With Registration
- Breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks
- Lecture notes
- Admission to Optifair Canada Trade Show
- Free parking
*Program and speakers are subject to change without notice and some hours may be pending accreditation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If notice of cancellation is provided by March 25, 2027, a full refund will be provided. As of March 26, 2027, no cancellations, refunds or transfers will be accepted under any circumstances.
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