CRS Annual Meeting 2027

April 23-25
Montreal, Quebec

The Canadian Retina Society is pleased to announce that our next in-person annual meeting will be held in Montreal, Quebec at the Le Westin Montreal.

We will have more information about registration as we get closer to the event.

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Call for Abstracts

Abstracts may be submitted between December 11, 2023, and January 26, 2024.
Please submit by email to Jenna Lobbezoo at admin@crsscr.ca.

Abstract Submissions

Please review the abstract submission guidelines below and send your submissions to admin@crsscr.ca.

Abstract submission are now closed.

The 2026 CRS Annual Meeting took place on April 17-19, 2026 at the Hotel X Toronto in Toronto, Ontario.

Information pertaining to our 2026 Annual Meeting, including our faculty, programing, and sponsors, will remain available on this website for review until late 2026, after which it will be replaced by information about our upcoming 2027 Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec.

For more photos from this year's meeting, please contact Jill at admin@crsscr.ca.

Introduction

Our annual scientific meeting is the highlight of our society’s continuing professional development (CPD) program. It offers an unparalleled opportunity for Canadian ophthalmologists and trainees to immerse themselves in three days of high-yield presentations and panel discussions dedicated to the latest advancements in our field. This year’s meeting will be held April 17-19 in Toronto, Ontario, where we will gather with a faculty of nationally and internationally renowned experts who will lead our discussion and debate of the hottest topics in medical and surgical retina. Stay tuned for more details on registration!

From your CPD team,

Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC
President, Canadian Retina Society

Bernard Hurley, MD, FRCSC
Co-Director, Continuing Professional Development
Co-Chair, Scientific Planning Committee,
2026 Canadian Retina Society Annual Meeting

Keyvan Koushan, MD, FRCSC
Co-Director, Continuing Professional Development
Co-Chair, Scientific Planning Committee,
2026 Canadian Retina Society Annual Meeting

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2026 CRS Annual Meeting, participants will be able to:

1

Review current advances in the medical management of retinal diseases, including emerging pharmacologic therapies and evolving treatment strategies for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion

2

Interpret advanced retinal imaging and clinical biomarkers to enhance diagnostic accuracy, disease monitoring, and therapeutic decision-making

3

Discuss contemporary surgical techniques and clinical decision-making in vitreoretinal surgery, including management strategies for retinal detachment, macular holes, and complex vitreoretinal conditions

4

Evaluate emerging technologies and innovations including artificial intelligence, gene therapy, and novel therapeutic platforms that may influence future clinical retina practice

Meet Our Faculty

We’re pleased to host some of the world’s most renowned retina leaders.

Faculty Bios

Guest Speakers

Audina Berrocal, MD, FASRS
Hung-Da Chou, MD (Honda)
Adrian Koh Hock Chuan, MD, MBBS (Singapore)
John Kitchens, MD, FASRS
Professor Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, MD
Professor David Steel MBBS, FRCOphth, MD(Res)

Scientific Planning Committee

Varun Chaudhary, MD, FRCSC
Bernard Hurley, MD, FRCSC
Keyvan Koushan, MD, FRCSC

Registration is now closed.

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto, Ontario on April 17-19, 2026