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Krembil Neuroscience Centre (KNC)
Donald K. Johnson Eye Centre (DKJ) :
Glaucoma
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The Glaucoma Unit at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Centre is one of Canada's foremost Clinical Research Departments. Drs. Yvonne Buys and Graham Trope are internationally renowned glaucoma specialists who have published widely in all aspects of this disease.
The Glaucoma Unit at the Toronto Western Hospital treats over 5000 patients per year. We have a state-of-the-art technical department, which includes the latest technology in optic nerve imaging and visual fields. The unit has specialized expertise in the area of laser treatments of glaucoma and surgical aspects of glaucoma, including the use of glaucoma drainage devices such as the ahmed valve.
The Glaucoma Unit provides training for medical students, residents and fellows. Surgeons from all over the world, as well as a number of specialists in Canada, have trained with Drs. Trope and Buys. To date, over 20 fellows from all continents and from countries as far away as Saudi Arabia and Australia have received glaucoma training at UHN. Clinical students, elective students, summer students and fellows are invited to work in the Glaucoma Unit at the DKJ.
This department is significantly involved in basic science and clinical research in conjunction with Dr. John Flanagan, Senior Scientist - Vision Science Research Program. The Glaucoma Unit is also involved in peer-reviewed funded research.
For further information on fellowship opportunities, please visit the University of Toronto, Ophthalmology Department Web site for a full description of the Toronto Western Glaucoma Fellowship.
