EyeCan Season 4, Episode 5 - Upcoming Challenges in Retina, Specifically Capacity with guest Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker

On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss the Upcoming Challenges in Retina, specifically Concerns about Capacity, with Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, a retina specialist in Toronto.

With the recent approval of the first FDA approved treatment for geographic atrophy in the United States, we have invited Dr. Aboobaker to discuss the upcoming potentials of this new treatment as well as the challenges this may create in the Canadian context. Dr. Aboobaker is involved in multiple Phase 3 clinical trials and has presented at local and national meetings.
He is a fellowship trained retina surgeon, having completed a two-year Vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Toronto. He obtained his medical degree at the University of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa and completed his residency at the prestigious University of Cape Town. While at the University of Cape Town, Dr. Aboobaker was awarded the Ophthalmological Society Medal for academic achievement by the Fellowship of Ophthalmologists of South Africa. He joined the world renowned team at the Toronto Retina Institute in 2018.
Dr. Aboobaker's academic and research interests include advancements in technology and innovative treatment options. He is also a sub-investigator in numerous ongoing industry trials. He has published several peer reviewed journal articles and has presented at both local and national meetings. He also established the TRI Journal Club.
Dr. Aboobaker's passion for education and philanthropy led him to co-found the Young Professionals Bursary, a scholarship aimed at assisting disadvantaged students in South Africa.
Show notes:

Toronto Retina Institute (TRI) https://www.torontoretinainstitute.com/#/
Updated inventory and projections for Canada’s ophthalmology workforce; Dr. Yvonne Buys, Dr. Lorne Bellan https://www.canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca/article/S0008-4182(22)00184-3/abstract
Age-related Macular Degeneration – various resources:

• Dr. David Maberley, AMD Ask the Expert (patient resource)
• AMD Patient Resources on See the Possibilities – video, brochure and more
• COS Press Release for AMD Awareness Month

With your hosts, Dr. Mona Dagher and Dr. Hady Saheb.

Written and directed by Kim Tytler.

Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.
The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.