Glaucoma Fellowship

Your clinical training in the University of Manitoba’s Glaucoma Fellowship will be both comprehensive and hands-on, with approximately 70% of your time spent in office settings. Here, you'll hone your skills in patient examination, laser procedures, and advanced glaucoma care.

You'll also gain extensive operating room experience, performing and observing a variety of complex glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomies, tube shunt procedures, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS). Training across leading facilities—such as Aqua i Laser Clinic, GEM Clinic, Misericordia Health Centre, Waterfront Eye Institute, and Winnipeg Clinic—will provide you with a thorough, practical understanding of glaucoma management.

Expect high exposure to key surgical procedures like trabeculectomies, tube shunt surgeries (including Ahmed valve and ClearPath), combined phacoemulsification with glaucoma surgery, and various MIGS techniques (such as GATT, Xen, and Preserflo). The remainder of your clinical time will be dedicated to observing and performing these critical glaucoma surgeries, further enhancing your expertise in the field.

At the University of Manitoba’s Glaucoma Fellowship, you’ll lead research with the potential to revolutionize glaucoma management. Our program is tailored to provide you with dedicated time to pursue a research project that aligns with your interests and career aspirations.

You’ll dive deep into every facet of the research process—from developing a comprehensive research plan and critically evaluating existing literature to navigating the ethics approval process and carrying out your project. We encourage you to present your findings at prestigious national and international ophthalmology conferences and publish your work, ensuring it reaches a wide audience.

The fellowship places a strong emphasis on scholarly activity, offering you opportunities to showcase your research at our departmental Research Day and at major ophthalmology conferences.

Whether you’re exploring innovative surgical techniques or evaluating new treatments, our program is designed to support and elevate your scholarly pursuits. Join us to enhance your expertise, make significant contributions to glaucoma care, and shape the future of eye health.

In our fellowship, you’ll work with the latest technologies essential for advanced glaucoma care. From sophisticated imaging tools like OCTs and visual field analyzers to cutting-edge surgical instruments, you'll have access to the best resources to enhance your diagnostic and therapeutic skills. You’ll become proficient in interpreting complex tests, including water drinking tests and diurnal tension curves, which are crucial for effective glaucoma management. Our program ensures you’re well-versed in the technologies that drive modern ophthalmology.

Teaching is a central element of your fellowship experience at the University of Manitoba. You’ll have the opportunity to mentor residents and medical students, lead educational sessions, and present your research at Grand Rounds and other academic events. This role will not only help you deepen your own knowledge but also contribute to shaping the future of ophthalmology.

In this fellowship, teaching and mentorship are focused on key areas including examination techniques, medical knowledge, pharmacology, and both laser and surgical skills. Engage actively in these educational activities to enhance your expertise and impact the next generation of ophthalmologists.