Free event · April 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Coast Restaurant, Vancouver · Spots are limited, secure your seat now
BCDO 2026 Annual Conference · Satellite Event

Beyond
“Wait and Watch” In Dry AMD

An engaging, evidence-based discussion on the first and only approved treatment designed to improve visual function in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration, featuring insights from over two years of real-world clinical experience.

Date April 30, 2026
Time 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Location Coast Restaurant, Vancouver
Format Free · In-Person
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Free to attend · Open to all optometrists · Dinner included

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Session Overview

What this session
will cover

Dr. Trevor Miranda, OD will guide attendees through the current challenges and evolving landscape of dry AMD care, with a focus on functional vision, not just structural changes.

You’ll leave with actionable insights on where microcurrent stimulation fits in modern AMD management and what over two years of real-world MacuMira use is showing clinically.

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The unmet need in dry AMD care Understanding what’s truly driving visual decline, with focus on functional vision rather than structural changes alone.
The underlying bioenergetic dysfunction in dry AMD How mitochondrial impairment impacts visual function and what this means for treatment strategy.
Where microcurrent fits in evolving dry AMD care The clinical rationale for microcurrent stimulation and its emerging role in clinical practice.
2+ years of real-world clinical results What MacuMira is showing clinically after two years of real-world use, and what it means for your patients.
Dr. Trevor Miranda, OD
Dr. Trevor Miranda
O.D., Doctor of Optometry
Cowichan Eyecare
About the Speaker

Dr. Trevor
Miranda, OD

Dr. Trevor Miranda earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 1995. Shortly after graduation, he relocated to Vancouver Island, where he has been proudly serving the Cowichan Valley with comprehensive eye care for nearly three decades.

Dr. Miranda is the co-founder of myretina.ca, an initiative focused on increasing access and awareness around retinal disease management. He is also the co-founder and host of the Optometry Unleashed podcast, dedicated to empowering optometrists and sharing insights from across the profession.

2015 Optometrist of the Year, British Columbia Association of Optometrists, recognizing his dedication to exceptional patient care and professional leadership.

Passionate about mentoring the next generation of optometrists and actively supports clinical development across Canada. Outside the clinic, Dr. Miranda enjoys golf, hockey, pickleball, coaching soccer, and time with his wife Cheryl and their three children.

Why Attend

Don’t miss this conversation

Dry AMD affects millions of Canadians with no treatment in sight, until now. This is your opportunity to get ahead of the shift.

First Approved Treatment

MacuMira is the first and only Health Canada cleared device designed to improve visual function in dry AMD patients, learn how it works from a clinician who uses it.

Peer-Led, Evidence-Based

Dr. Miranda draws on published peer-reviewed data and his own real-world experience treating patients with MacuMira, not just theory, but what’s working in practice.

Beyond “Wait and Watch”

Management of dry AMD is shifting. Understand why the traditional approach is no longer the only option, and how microcurrent stimulation changes the conversation with patients.

Network with Peers

Connect with fellow optometrists and eye care professionals at a premium venue during BCDO’s annual conference week.

Free to Attend

Complimentary registration, dinner included. This is a dedicated evening discussion, no sales pitch, just clinical education from a respected peer.

Real-World Results

Gain insight into what 2+ years of clinical use looks like, patient outcomes, practical integration, and the clinical rationale behind every treatment decision.

Event Details

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seat tonight

BCDO 2026 · Satellite Event
Beyond “Wait and Watch” In Dry AMD
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 30, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Venue
Coast Restaurant
1054 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC
Speaker
Dr. Trevor Miranda, OD
Cowichan Eyecare
Hosted by MacuMira
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Takes 30 seconds. Dinner is included. Spots are limited, register now to guarantee your seat at the table.
Coast Restaurant · Vancouver · April 30

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wait and watch?

Join Dr. Trevor Miranda for an intimate, evidence-based evening discussion. Dinner is on us!

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