INTER-PROFESSIONAL FORUM FOR EYE HEALTH & VISION CARE

Wednesday, October 5 th , 2016 

Location: Liuna Station 

360 James Street North, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8L 1H5 

4 th Annual McMaster 

INTER-PROFESSIONAL FORUM 

FOR EYE HEALTH & VISION CARE 

TARGET AUDIENCE 

The target audience for the workshop are Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, 

Family Physicians / Emergency Room Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, 

Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Specialists, Opticians, Residents, 

and Other Primary Eye Care Workers. 

THEME: Fostering Inter-Professional Collaborative Practice for Eye Health & Vision Care 

“This inclusive workshop will provide a professionally stimulating forum in which to exchange ideas for enhancing interprofessional 

collaboration for eye care and offer participants interactive ophthalmic clinical skills training and practical approaches to the management of 

common eye problems presenting to the primary-care physician.” 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

At the end of this workshop program, participants should be able to: 

• Evaluate the different current approaches to Inter professional education and practice in eye care that improves patient’s outcome including institutional 

efforts and practitioner’s adherence to collaborative clinical practice guidelines. 

• Explore the full potential of Inter-Professional collaboration and collaborative practice care delivery to achieve a national vision strategy using the competency 

framework for today, tomorrow and in the future. 

• Act as agents for change by advocating to advance eye health care through Inter-Professional Collaborative Practice and eye care delivery models that 

optimizes and improve patient’s outcomes. 

• Enhance Inter-Professional collaborative patient centered care for early childhood / children eye health including pre requisites for eye and vision screening 

and discuss current opportunities and programs including the Key Challenges to achieving this objective. 

• Using various CME methods including grand rounds, meet the experts’ forum and others, describe the practical approaches to co-manage the common eye 

surgical problems that present to the primary-care physician including the knowledge and skills for ophthalmic examination. 

REGISTER ONLINE: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/conted/register.html 

For More Information: 

NATALIE PARK, CHSE Coordinator 

McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education 

P: 905-525-9140 ext. 20763 

E: parkna@mcmaster.ca 

For Registration Information: 

E: cmereg@mcmaster.ca 

P: 905 525-9140 ext. 22671 

F: 905-572-7099 

W: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/conted 

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AGENDA 

07.30 – 08.00 REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST 

08.00 – 08.10 Welcome and Introduction 

Dr. Enitan Sogbesan 

Collaborative Practice Benefits Patients – Evaluating Current Approaches to 

Inter-Professional Education and Practice in Eye Care 

08.10 – 08.20 Evaluating Inter-Professional Collaboration and Practice 

Approaches to Improve Eye and Health Care 

Dr. Paul P. Lee 

08.20 – 08.30 Inter-Professional Collaboration and Practice Among 

Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Residents 


08.30 – 08.40 Evaluation of Inter-Professional Education and Collaboration in 

Optometry 

Dr. Sarah Maciver 

08.40 – 08.50 Inter-Professional Education for Primary Eye Health Care Students 

and Practitioners 

Dr. Carrie McAiney 

08.50 – 09.00 Results of a Regional Survey and Review of 3-year Evaluation 

Results of McMaster Interprofessional Workshops 


09.00 – 09.10 Panel Discussion / Practical Application 

Dr. Enitan Sogbesan, Dr. Paul P. Lee, Dr. Sarah Maciver, Carrie 

McAiney 

What Can Inter Professional Collaboration do to Achieve a National Vision Strategy 

09.10 – 09.20 Our Vision For Vision Health: The Canadian National Vision 

Strategy, Current and Future Resources for Implementation 

Dr. Cindy Hutnik 

09.20 – 09.30 Using the National Inter-Professional Competency Framework to 

Achieve a National Vision Strategy 

Dr. Carole Orchard 

09.30 – 09.40 Sustaining Inter-Professional Eye Health Care to Optimize 

Patient Outcome 

Dr. Paul P. Lee 

09.40 – 09.50 A Call to Action – Advocating to Advance Eye Health Care 

Through Inter-Professional Collaboration 

Deborah Jones 


Cindy Hutnik, Dr. Carole Orchard, Dr. Paul P. Lee, Deborah Jones 

10.00 – 10.10 MID MORNING BREAK & VISIT EXHIBITORS 

Fostering Inter-Professional Collaboration and Practice for Early Childhood / Children Eye 

Health 

10.10 – 10.20 Enhancing Capacity for Inter-Professional Care for Health 

Dr. Carole Orchard 

10.20 – 10.30 Promoting Healthy Vision for Children 

Dr. Paul Chris 

10.30 – 10.40 Prerequisites for Eye and Vision Screening in Children 


10.40 – 10.50 Eye See, Eye Learn Program 

Dr. Radhika Chawla 

10.50 – 11.00 CNIB Eye Van: Community Screening for Eye Care 

Dr. Mark Fava 


Dr. Carole Orchard, Dr. Paul Chris, Dr. Enitan Sogbesan, 

Dr. Radhika Chawla, Dr. Mark Fava 

11.10 – 11.40 Group Discussion / Dialogue 

Dr. Carole Orchard, Dr. Carrie McAiney, Dr. Enitan Sogbesan 

Enhancing Inter-Professional Collaborative Care for Children Eye 

Health: Case Studies (8 – 10 participants) 

11.40 – 12.00 Group Reports and Panel Discussion 

Meet the Experts 2016 

*Activity subject to change 

12.00 – 13.00 LUNCH WITH THE EXPERTS (8 – 10 participants per table) 

Tables: 

Tables: 

Tables: 

Tables: 

Tables: 

Tables: 

Tables: 

Managing Contact Lens Related Diseases 

Dr. Mark Fava 

Distinguishing Physiological Disc Cupping From Glaucoma 


Tear Free Infant Examination: Making Examination of Infant and 

Young Children Easy 

Dr. Gloria Isaza 

Retinal Advances: What Will The Future Hold 

Dr. Varun Chaudhary / Dr. Jim Martin 

More Than Meets The Eye: What The Pupils Tells Us About 

the Eye 

Dr. Amadeo Rodriguez 

What You Need To Know About Punctal Occlusion 

Dr. Yasser Khan / Dr. John Harvey 

Cataract Surgery in Patients With Previous Refractive Surgery 

Dr. Jesh Sharda 

Maple Super Bowl of Collaborative Care Grand Rounds 

Enhancing Foundations for Promoting Inter-Professional Collaboration – Shared Therapeutic 

Controlled Acts 

13.00 – 13.10 Enhanced Scope of Practice and Shared Controlled Acts: The 

Experience So Far 

Dr. Jeff Goodhew 

13.10 – 13.20 Overview of Current and Emerging Treatment of Ocular Infections 

and Inflammations 

Dr. Eric JP Romeril 

13.20 – 13.30 Caring For Cataract Patients: The Essential Therapeutics in 

Cataract Patient Care 


13.30 – 13.40 Therapeutic Management of Anterior Segment Diseases 

Dr. Mark Fava 

13.40 – 13.50 Open Angle Glaucoma: Managing IOP in the Pregnant Patient 


13.50 – 14.00 Neuro Ophthalmic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases 

Dr. Amadeo R. Rodriguez 

14.00 – 14.15 Panel Discussion 

Dr. Jeff Goodhew, Eric JP Romeril, Dr. Jesh Sharda, 

Dr. Mark Fava, Dr. Enitan Sogbesan, & Dr. Amadeo Rodriguez 

14.15 – 14.25 MID AFTERNOON BREAK & VISIT THE EXHIBITORS 

14.25 – 14.35 Practical Lid Inflammatory Disease Management 

Dr. Yasser Khan 

14.35 – 14.45 Pediatrics Systemic Disease: Ocular Concerns and Complications 


14.45 – 14.55 The Differentials of Macular Diseases When It’s Not Age Related 

Macular Degeneration (AMD) 

Dr. Varun Chaudhary 

14.55 – 15.10 Panel Discussion 

Dr. Yasser Khan, Dr. John Harvey, Dr. Gloria Isaza, & 

Dr. Varun Chaudhary 

15.10 – 15.20 What’s Next in Inter-Professional Collaboration 


15.20 – 15.30 EVALUATIONS / END OF DAY 

DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 

In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers & planning committee members participating in this event have 

been asked to disclose to the audience any involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially 

influence the presentation of the educational material. Disclosure must be done verbally and using a slide prior to the 

speaker’s presentation.

MCMASTER FACULTY 

Enitan Sogbesan (CHAIR), MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS 

Assistant Professor Residency Program Director 

Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery 

Department of Ophthalmology 

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON 

Gloria Isaza, MD 

Associate Professor 

Pediatric Ophthalmologist 


Mark Fava, MD, FRCSC, DABO 

Assistant Clinical Professor 



Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRSC(S) 

Chief, Department of Eye Medicine & Surgery 

Hamilton Regional Eye Institute St. Joseph’s Healthcare 

Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON 

Radhika Chawla, B.Sc (Hons), O.D. 

Board Director, Ontario Association of Optometrists 

Chair - Children’s Vision Committee, Ontario Association of 

Optometrists 

Mississauga, Ontario 

James A. Martin, MD, BSc, FRCS 


Department of Eye Medicine & Surgery 


Amadeo R. Rodriguez, MD 




Yasser Khan, MD 




John Harvey, MD, FRCSC 

Professor, Academic Division Head 

Division of Ophthalmology 

Director of Oculoplastic, Reconstructive, Lacrimal & Orbital Service 


Jesh Sharda, MD, FRCSC 

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) 



Carrie A. McAiney, PhD 

Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioural 

Neurosciences 

Director, Program for Interprofessional Practice, Education and 

Research (PIPER) 


Eric JP Romeril, BSc. Pharm, RPh, ACPR 

Perioperative Clinical Resource Pharmacist 

Department of Clinical Support Services 

Hamilton Health Sciences Center, Hamilton, ON 

GUEST FACULTY 

Paul P. Lee, MD, JD 

F. Bruce Fralick Professor and Chair 

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 

Director, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center 

University of Michigan, Michigan, US 

Sarah Maciver BSc OD, FAAO 

Associate Clinical Professor 

Head, Health Sciences Optometry Clinic 

University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science 

Cindy M. L. Hutnik, MD, PhD 

Professor 

Departments of Ophthalmology & Pathology 

Western University and Ivey Eye Institute 

London, ON 

Carole Orchard, RN, BSN, Med., EdD 

Professor & Coordinator of Inter-Professional Health 

Education & Research 

Western University, London, ON 

Paul Chris, OD 

Executive Director 

Vision Institute of Canada, Toronto ON 

Deborah Jones, FCOptom, DipCLP, FAAO 

Interim Director and Clinical Professor 

School of Optometry & Vision Science 

Clinical Scientist – Centre for Contact Lens Research 

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON 

Jeff Goodhew, OD, HBSc 

President Ontario Association of Optometrists 

PLANNING COMMITTEE 

Enitan Sogbesan (CHAIR), MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS 

Assistant Professor Residency Program Director 

Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery 



Nina Ahuja, MD, FRCSC 

Associate Clinical Professor 

Department of Surgery - Ophthalmology 


Khalid Azzam, MBBS, DABIM, FACP 

Associate Professor of Medicine 

Assistant Dean, Continuing Health Sciences Education 

Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University 

Hamilton, ON 

Varun Chaudhardy, MD, FRCSC 


Division of Ophthalmology 

Department of Surgery, McMaster University 

Hamilton, ON 

Darryl Hansen, OD 

President 

Hamilton Society of Optometrists 

Burlington, ON 

Kathleen Hill, OD 

Ancaster Eye Clinic 

Member of OAO & HDSO 

Ancaster, ON 

Jonel Miklea, MD, CCFP, FCFP 


Department of Family Medicine 


Sheilah Laffan 

CHSE Program Manager 

Continuing Health Sciences Education 


Natalie Park 

CHSE Coordinator 



CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION 

A written acknowledgment of your registration will be 

sent via email to registrants prior to the activity. Receipts 

will be provided in your registrant package upon arrival 

of the activity. Your registration is not complete unless 

a confirmation is received. If you have not received a 

confirmation within 7 days of registration, please contact the 

CHSE office. 

CANCELLATION POLICY 

The University reserves the right to cancel a course due to 

insufficient registration or any circumstances that are beyond 

our control. Cancellations received before September 14, 

2016 will be refunded less a 25% administrative fee. No 

refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this 

date. 

LIABILITY 

Continuing Health Sciences Education (CHSE) hereby 

assumes no liability for any claims, personal injury, or 

damage: 

• To any individual attending this activity. 

• That may result from the use of technologies, program, 

products and/or services at this activity. 

• That may arise out of, or during this activity. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Candid photos will be taken at the activity. Your registration 

implies your permission for these photos to be used for 

promotional material. Individuals in photographs will not be 

identified. 

ACTIVITY PACKAGES includes breakfast, nutritional 

breaks, and lunch. Your activity lanyard must be worn at all 

times throughout the day. If you have a guest accompanying 

you to the activity, their meals are at their own cost and will 

be billed directly. 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS 

McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education 

Program (CHSE) is fully accredited by the Committee on 

Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) 

to provide CFPC Mainpro and RCPSC Maintenance of 

Certification (MOC) study credits for Continuing Medical 

Education. 

This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria 

of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has 

been certified by McMaster University, Continuing Health 

Sciences Education Program for up to 6.75 Mainpro+ credits. 

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity 

(Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification 

program of The Royal College of Physicians and 

Surgeons of Canada and approved by McMaster 

University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program 

for up to 6.75 MOC Section 1 credits. 

Through an agreement between The Royal College of 

Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and The American 

Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal 

College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 

Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC 

credit to AMA credit can be found at: 

www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme. 

This program will be recognized by the College of 

Optometrists of Ontario for a total of 6.75 credit hours 

towards Category A. 

Each healthcare provider should claim only those hours of 

credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

REGISTRATION FORM 

4th Annual McMaster Inter-Professional Forum For Eye Health & Vision Care 

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 

Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton, ON L8L 1H5 

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LUNCH WITH THE EXPERTS - I WILL BE ATTENDING (PLEASE SELECT ONE:) 

Table 1: Managing Contact Lens Related Diseases 

Dr. Mark Fava 

Table 2: Distinguishing Physiological Disc Cupping From Glaucoma 


Table 3: Tear Free Infant Examination: Making Examination of Infant and Young Children Easy 


Table 4: Retinal Advances: What Will The Future Holds 

Dr. Varun Chaudhary / Dr. Jim Martin 

Table 5: More Than Meets The Eye: What The Pupils Tells Us About The Eye 

Dr. Amadeo Rodriguez 

Table 6: What You Need To Know About Punctal Occlusion 

Dr. Yasser Khan / Dr. John Harvey 

Table 7: Cataract Surgery In Patients With Previous Refractive Surgery 


There are 5 ways to REGISTER 

ONLINE: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/conted/register.html 

BY PHONE - 905 525-9140 ext 22671 

IN PERSON (Mon. to Fri. 09:30 – 16:00) 

Bring your completed registration form to: 

McMaster University 


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Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6 

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT 

The information on this form is collected under the authority of the McMaster University Act, 1976. The information will be 

used for administrative purposes, including: your registration in the course; preparation of course materials for your use & to 

notify you of other courses or pertinent information. Financial information will be used to process applicable fees & will be 

retained for future reference. This information is protected & is being collected pursuant to section 39(2) & section 42 of the 

Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario (RSO 1990). Questions regarding the collection or use of this 

personal information should be directed to the University Secretary, Gilmour Hall, Room 210 McMaster University. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those with special dietary 

needs some accommodation may be available: 

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(PLEASE note: special meal requests may require an additional fee. Contact our 

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CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED in the live activity setting as it 

distracts from the learners. 

If you require PERSONAL SUPPORT at this activity, the health aid 

provider must register in advance at the general public rate. 

MEAL PACKAGES for guests may be purchased. Contact the CHSE 

Coordinator for more information.

INTER-PROFESSIONAL FORUM FOR EYE HEALTH & VISION CARE

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