The Canadian Vision Rehabilitation Society (CVRS), Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS), and Canadian Glaucoma Society (CGS) have developed a joint position statement recognizing vision rehabilitation as an essential component of comprehensive eye care in Canada.

The statement highlights the importance of timely and equitable access to vision rehabilitation services to help Canadians living with vision impairment maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life.

October 2026

Download the Position Statement (PDF)

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 pm ET

Missed the webinar? Watch the recording of Keeping You in the Loupe: A Closer Look at Ergonomics in the Operating Room.

This session explores ergonomics and injury prevention in the operating room, with a focus on supporting the health and well-being of ophthalmologists.

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In this video, Dr. Mather shares her personal experience with an ergonomic injury, highlighting the importance of ergonomics and injury prevention in ophthalmology.

Watch the video below and please share with colleagues.

The third issue of the 2026 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery (VJCRGS) is now available!

Titled “Highlights of ESCRS: Getting It Right!”, this issue features 23 surgical videos from 37 surgeons representing 11 countries, highlighting challenging cases and complications in cataract surgery.

Featured Topics

• Preoperative Challenges: Keratoconus, nanophthalmos, posterior polar cataracts, uveitis with glaucoma, and other complex cases.
• Intraoperative Complications: Posterior capsular tears, intraocular lens fractures, and other surgical challenges.
• Postoperative Problems: Pupil reconstruction, aphakia, floaters, and complex lens exchanges.

The Video Journal is available free of charge to ophthalmologists.

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The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting 2027 will take place April 2–5, 2027 in San Diego, California.

The ASCRS Annual Meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in cataract and refractive surgery for education and discussion in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: April 2–5, 2027
• Location: San Diego, California

For more information about the ASCRS Annual Meeting 2027: Click here

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Winter Meeting 2027 will take place March 17–20, 2027 in Cairo, Egypt.

The ESCRS Winter Meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in cataract, cornea and refractive surgery for education and discussion in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: March 17–20, 2027
• Location: Cairo, Egypt

For more information about the ESCRS Winter Meeting 2027: Click here

The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting 2027 will take place March 17–21, 2027 in Washington, D.C.

The Annual Meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus for education and discussion in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: March 17–21, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C.

For more information about the AAPOS Annual Meeting 2027: Learn more

The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) Annual Meeting 2027 will take place March 4–7, 2027 in Tucson, Arizona.

The Annual Meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in glaucoma for education and discussion in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: March 4–7, 2027
• Location: Tucson, Arizona

For more information about the AGS Annual Meeting 2027: Learn more