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We are honoured to have Dr. Ken Romanchuk give our John Pratt-Johnson Lecture this year in Québec City. Looking forward to seeing you there!

For regular updates, information and registration, go to www.eyesite.ca.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Sandi McDonald, on December 28, 2009.

Sandi trained in the orthoptic program at Vancouver General Hospital and spent the majority of her professional career at St. Paul’s Hospital performing both orthoptics and ophthalmic technology duties. On a part time basis, she was involved with the orthoptic teaching program at BC Children’s Hospital. Sandi was a great diagnostician and truly loved a challenging neuro-ophthalmology patient, relishing the times she accurately diagnosed an obscure medical condition . She gave 100% effort to every patient that crossed her path. As her working peers, we would have readily chosen her as our clinician.

Sandi held many executive positions in The Canadian Orthoptic Society. She also co-authored several papers that were presented at various TCOS scientific sessions.

Sandi was an entertaining story teller, keeping her friends and colleagues laughing hysterically over many lunch hours. The orthoptic profession has lost a gem and we will truly miss her.

Submitted by friends and colleagues Terry Dunne, Susan Ellis, Daryle Pare, Jennifer Jones

Leaders from orthoptic centers, pediatric ophthalmology/strabismology clinics, and vision scientist from around the world will meet June 26 - 29, 2012 for the twelfth International Orthoptic Congress, continuing the dialogue from previous gatherings in Belgium (2008) and Australia (2004).

Held every four years, IOA Congress delegates gather and participate in exhibitions, programs, events and educational initiatives that stimulate delegates thinking, demystifies clinical practice, fosters best practices and scientific advances and allows delegates to share expertise and develop common agendas for action.

In 2012 it will be Toronto’s turn to welcome you to the major gateway to Canada and fifth largest city in North America. With almost 5 million inhabitants in the greater metropolitan area, Toronto boasts one of the most ethnically diverse urban populations on the planet, a testament to the multiculturalism that makes up the face of modern Canada. Toronto is the Huron Nation’s word for “meeting place” – a fitting title for a dynamic city that is home to more than 100 cultures and host to events of local, national and international scope.

For more information visit our website at www.torontoioacongress.org or contact the Congress Chair, Karen McMain at Karen.McMain@iwk.nshealth.ca.