The Toronto Ophthalmological Society invites you to the Annual Fall Event
Emerging Implications for Retinal Disease:
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, the Aging Eye & Artificial Intelligence in Geographic Atrophy
Presented by Dr. Rishi P. Singh, MD
with a panel discussion to follow
Dr. Rishi P. Singh earned his undergraduate degree in medical science and his MD from Boston University. He completed his internship at Tufts University, his ophthalmology residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, and a medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. He is currently Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham and Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. His clinical and research interests span complex retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, as well as the use of big data and artificial intelligence in ophthalmology. He also leads the Center for Ophthalmic Bioinformatics.
Panelists
Dr. Efrem Mandelcorn completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Western Ontario, where he graduated as a gold medalist. He received his medical degree with honours and subsequently completed his ophthalmology residency in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto. He has had further specialized fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery and surgical uveitis at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami in Florida. Dr. Mandelcorn is the Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network. He is a Professor at the University of Toronto and an Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty, Institute of Medical Science, at the University of Toronto. He is also the Fellowship Director for Vitreoretinal Surgery (UHN & Sunnybrook sites) at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Marko Popovic, Medical Retina Specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology at St. Michael’s Hospital and Kensington Vision & Research Centre, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Nirojini Sivachandran, Vitreoretinal Specialist at Toronto Retina Institute, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Scientist at the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST).
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Vaughan Estates of Sunnybrook
80 Armistice Drive, Toronto, M4N 3M5
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Parking is free after 5 pm. Before 5 pm, please bring parking stub into venue for validation.
Agenda
5:30 - 7:00 pm: Registration & Cocktails (Main Foyer)
7:00 - 7:15 pm: Welcome Address (Main Ballroom)
7:15 - 7:45 pm: Guest Lecturer
7:45 - 8:30 pm: Dinner & Dessert
8:30 - 9:00 pm: Panel Discussion
9:00 - 9:15 pm: Closing Remarks
Dinner Menu
Starter: Estates Greens
Cucumber, Radish, Fennel, Tomato, Seeded Crips, Lemon Vinaigrette (VG, GF)
Entrees (Please Choose One):
1. Chili-Rubbed Flat Iron Steak
Creamy Polenta, Charred Beets, Swiss Chard, Chimichurri (GF)
2. Sesame-Glazed Salmon
Zucchini, Coriander Emulsion, Bok Choy, Rice Cracker, Sprouts (GF)
3. BBQ Maitake Mushroom
Crispy Panisse, Red Pepper Coulis, Garlic Greens, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (VG, GF)
Registration Deadline
Friday, October 16, 2026 at noon
Dress Code
Semi-Formal/Business Attire
Membership Renewal
To register for this event, please remember to renew your TOS membership through our website by clicking the "MEMBER REGISTRATION" tab at the top of the page. Annual TOS membership fees include two annual events.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Cat Gasser at catgasser@rogers.com
or 416-564-8150
