Join us for the next EyeNovation webinar, featuring Dr. Farhad Hafezi, who will present “From One Protocol to Personalized CXL: 23 Years of Transformation” on November 3, 2026, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET.

This webinar explores the 23-year evolution of corneal cross-linking (CXL), from the original Dresden protocol to today’s accelerated, pulsed, epi-on, and customized approaches. Participants will learn how to select appropriate CXL protocols based on individual patient characteristics and clinical findings.

Key Details:

• Date: November 3, 2026
• Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET
• Presenter: Dr. Farhad Hafezi
• Format: Online Webinar
• Accreditation: Royal College MOC Section 1
• Registration: A $100 CAD fee applies to non-members and members whose membership has lapsed. Registration closes one hour before the webinar.

For more information and to register: Click here

The EuCornea Congress 2027 will take place May 14–16, 2027 in Budapest, Hungary.

The EuCornea Congress brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery for education and discussion in the field.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: May 14–16, 2027
• Location: Budapest, Hungary

For more information about the EuCornea Congress 2027: Click here

The European Strabismological Association (ESA) Meeting 2027 will take place June 24–26, 2027 in Bergamo, Italy.

The ESA Meeting brings together ophthalmologists and other professionals with an interest in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus for education and discussion on developments in the diagnosis and management of strabismus and related eye conditions.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: June 24–26, 2027
• Location: Bergamo, Italy

For more information about the ESA Meeting 2027: Click here

The Societas Ophthalmologica Europaea (SOE) Congress 2027 will take place June 18–20, 2027 in Athens, Greece.

The SOE Congress brings together ophthalmologists, researchers, residents, and fellows from across Europe and beyond for education and discussion on the latest developments in ophthalmology and eye care.

Key Details:

• Meeting Dates: June 18–20, 2027
• Location: Athens, Greece

For more information about the SOE Congress 2027: Click here

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.

Watch the Webinar Recording

You can claim Section 2 credits under “Educational content review” for watching this video. Unaccredited 0.5 credits per hour. 

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.

View the Vido Journal

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