Symposium Objectives
The 2025 Rising Stars in Ophthalmology Symposium will serve a foundational role in helping early-in-practice ophthalmologists gain meaningful insight into patient and disease management for ocular diseases. This event is geared towards the early-in-practice clinician and will include didactic lectures, complex case discussions, and panel Q&A sessions.
Scientific Steering Committee
Register Today: Spots Are Limited!
Limited travel grants, are available for this one-of-a-kind symposium and we encourage you to register early.
If you are able to join us, kindly RSVP by registering to the symposium using the link below. Registrations will close on October 1st, 2025, or when the symposium reaches capacity. As space is limited, we encourage you to RSVP at your earliest convenience if you plan to attend.
Symposium Agenda
The 2024 Rising Stars in Ophthalmology Symposium will serve a foundational role in helping early-in-practice ophthalmologists gain meaningful insight into patient and disease management for ocular diseases. Check back again for an updated agenda and list of speakers!
Time
Session
Speaker
8:30 AM–8:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Clara C. Chan, MD
8:45 AM–9:30 AM
Management of Herpetic & Zoster Corneal Disease
Mahshad Darvish, MD
9:30 AM–10:15 AM
Review of Management Options for Dry Eye Treatment
Allan Slomovic, MD
10:15 AM–11:00 AM
Review of Glaucoma Imaging & Diagnostics
Matthew Schlenker, MD
11:00 AM–11:20 AM
HEALTH BREAK
ALL
11:20 AM–12:00 PM
The Notorious PED
R. Rishi Gupta, MD
12:00 PM–12:45 PM
LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING
ALL
12:45 PM–2:00 PM
Complex Cataract Surgery On Your Own (Video Sessions)
Josh Teichman, MD
2:00 PM–2:30 PM
Building the practice you want
Chryssa McAlister, MD
2:30 PM- 3:00 PM
Neuro-ophthalmological pitfalls not to miss on call
Laura Donaldson, MD
3:00 PM- 3:45 PM
Ask Me Anything
Faculty Panel Q&A
3:45 PM- 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Hady Saheb, MD
Our Sponsors
Gold
Bronze
Subscribe To Canadian Eye Care Today
The aim of Canadian Eye Care Today is to provide clinicians with perspective and insight on the management of ocular diseases and disorders and to provide a forum for clinicians to share their real-world experience in the treatment and management of their patients.