Live, Interactive Webinars

Cybersight offers free, live online training events for eye health professionals. Expert international faculty discuss comprehensive ophthalmology topics, with live audio and video. Join colleagues from more than 100 countries around the world for interactive presentations, surgical demonstrations and expert Q&A.

A computer, tablet or smartphone with an Internet connection is required to participate. A link to join the session will be sent by email after you register. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, we record every event and post it in the Cybersight Library.

If you attend a Cybersight webinar for at least 80% of the scheduled time, and you have a Cybersight account, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance 24 hours after the webinar ends.

Mon

November 8, 2021

14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC

Penetrating Keratoplasty: Intraoperative Steps and Management of Complications

Dr. James Lehmann

Cornea Surgeon, Focal Point Vision, San Antonio, Texas, USA

In penetrating keratoplasty, the surgical steps are crucial to ensure a clear, healthy graft! This webinar will focus on ... intraoperative steps like suturing techniques and graft alignment as well as avoidance and management of common complications. Log on to hear frequent visiting faculty Dr. James Lehmann share his tips and wisdom.

Mon

November 15, 2021

14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC

Electroretinography (ERG): When Do We Need It?

Dr. Arif Khan

Ophthalmologist, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

With the availability of multimodal imaging and genetic testing for suspected inherited retinal disease, some question ... whether full-field electroretinography (ERG) is needed anymore. In fact, ERG is essential for clinical assessment in certain scenarios. The goals of this interactive webinar are for the attendee to have a clear understanding of what ERG can tell us, and to understand what clinical situations warrant ERG. All practicing ophthalmologists should be familiar with this information.

Fri

November 19, 2021

14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC

2021: The Changing Landscape of Global Ophthalmology

Dr. Ciku Mathenge & Dr. R.V. Paul Chan

Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology and Orbis International, Kigali, Rwanda & Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Illinois, United States

During this live webinar, two professors will discuss the changes and opportunities in Global Ophthalmology that both ... technology and challenges such as Covid have created. This webinar will focus on best practices in global ophthalmology, evolving partner needs, and new means to deliver training & capacity building resources such as simulation, telemedicine, and distance learning. The panel will also focus on the critical requirements that will be needed for future service delivery programs with regards to in-country registration, team safety, and patient care.

Fri

December 3, 2021

14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC

Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Ocular Genetic Disease

Dr. Alex V. Levin

University of Rochester, USA

This live webinar will focus on the state of the art of the development of treatment technologies for genetic eye ... diseases. All subspecialties will benefit from learning about how ocular genetics is (and will) be transforming eye health as well as the patients, families, and communities we serve. A live question and answer session will follow to address clinically relevant pearls for practice with open chat available to all those who attend.

Tue

December 21, 2021

14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC

My Best Cataract Case in the Past Two Years: Lessons Learned that Changed My Practice

Dr. Haripriya Aravind, Dr. Prashant Garg & Dr. Vaishali Vasavada

During this live webinar, a panel of experts will discuss and review an interesting case that had unique teaching value ... either with a new technology or technique used in the care of a patient. In these case-based presentations, each speaker will demonstrate a new lesson learned on their phaco journey either through complication management or incorporating a novel strategy in surgical planning & care. Being a phaco surgeon is a lifelong commitment to learning new ways to improve your outcomes, enhance your surgical team, and grow both as a student & teacher. A live question and answer session will follow to address clinically relevant pearls for practice with open chat available to all those who attend.

Wed

January 12, 2022

14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC

Retinoblastoma Care and Research Updates for 2022

Dr. Timothy Corson & Dr. David Plager

Indiana University School of Medicine, USA

During this live webinar, we will discuss the latest advancements in retinoblastoma clinical care and new ... research findings. Clinical topics will include roles of treatment modalities including systemic, intraarterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, as well as laser, cryo and brachytherapy. We will then talk about new genetic findings and therapeutic prospects in this pediatric eye cancer, and the promise of aqueous sampling for diagnosis and prognosis.