The Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series, co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto) and their respective Cornea Departments.

Date:  February 11th 2021
Time: 7:30 – 9pm EST

Keynote Lecture: “Descemet Stripping Only: Current State of the Art”

• Professor Katheryn Colby, MD PhD
• Elizabeth J Cohen Professor & Chair 
• NYU Dept of Ophthalmology

Case Presentations

• Surgical Management of Infectious Scleritis – Dr Thomas Tien
• Keratoprosthesis Melt Repair with LK and Buccal Graft – Dr Larissa Gouvea
• 31-ga Needle Assisted Pupil Cerclage – Dr Buck Bennett
• Corneal Perforation Ab Interno Repair – Dr Nizar Din

Access Details

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BKLy_HQITvStS83PPIbFUA

This session will be recorded and placed online for future viewing. Past sessions may be accessed here (entitled Cornea Surgical Video Evening).
https://ophthalmology.utoronto.ca/subspecialty-rounds

As a team of ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, and medical students here at the University of Calgary, we are dedicated to exploring and developing simulation-based learning endeavours in surgical ophthalmology.

In this project, we provide walkthrough videos of the levels of the VR Magic EyeSi® Surgical simulator. A staple in many ophthalmology training programs, the EyeSi® system provides virtual modules to practice surgical skills in cataract surgery. However, there are no specific walkthroughs and tips provided by the simulator in completing each individual level. Hence our library of over 100 videos on Youtube® include individualized advice and narration on video walkthroughs on how we approached each level, and our final scoring as well. We hope these videos help ophthalmology residents in completing all the levels in the EyeSi® cataract simulator, that will translate directly into real-life operating room success!

Target Audience

This free and accessible series of videos has been designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmology residents learning how to perform cataract surgery and associated complications on the VR Magic EyeSi Simulator®; it may also serve as a teaching resource for reference by ophthalmology faculty. It would also be helpful for medical students who wish to visualize various ophthalmic procedures for their interest and also explore current simulator training.

Learning Objectives

In watching the walkthrough videos, viewers will be able to:

• Understand the goals and objectives for each level in the EyeSi® Cataract Simulator
• Utilize the videos in our series to appreciate the core mechanic and manuevers necessary for scoring well for each level in the EyeSi® Cataract Simulator
• Learn the skills important for, and the stages that comprise, the cataract surgery

Access Details

No login or registration required – simply visit our YouTube® channel with this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4LAhNd3KE6ZKOKUCwqYRQ, or type “Ophthalmology Simulation Explorer” in the search bar of Youtube®.

All of our videos are open access.

OCTcases.com is a free, case-based learning platform created by University of Toronto ophthalmologists and resident physicians to help eye-care professionals and learners hone their skills in interpreting OCT scans. In addition to reviewing ocular anatomy using this imaging modality, the website also provides a systematic approach to tackling different types of OCT including but not limited to macula, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), ganglion cell complex (GCC), and anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT).

The website also contains a comprehensive atlas of ocular diseases (all cases from University of Toronto) with accompanying cases containing multiple choice questions for you to test your knowledge. If you learn best from case-based learning, this website is for you!

Target Audience

This program has been designed to meet the educational needs of medical students, residents, fellows, and ophthalmologists.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a systematic and organized approach in the interpretation of different OCT imaging modalities (macula, RNFL, GCC, anterior segment)
• Identify common ocular diseases using OCT
• Recognize the role of OCT in driving clinical decision making in ophthalmology

CPD Credits

You can claim Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Section 2 Self-Learning credits by reviewing the content on this website to meet your learning needs. The learning acquired can be submitted as Personal Learning Projects (PLPs) where you can earn two (2) credits per hour you spent learning on the website.

Access Details

To access this learning website, please visit www.octcases.com

Glaucoma OCT Interpretation is an online, Section 3 accredited course available at EyeCarePD.com. A game-based approach is applied to learning OCT interpretation. This course covers commonly encountered OCT presentations of glaucoma as seen on standard optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer scan protocols with the purpose of improving interpretation skills using perceptual learning strategies.

Getting started is easy: 

1. Using the Google Chrome browser, navigate to https://eyecarepd.com/catalog/glaucoma-group/
2. Select Glaucoma OCT Interpretation 101 (COS Accredited) and add the product to the cart
3. At checkout, use the coupon code ECPDCOSGLAUCOMA to set the price to 0.
4. Your course is now available under My Courses at the top of the screen. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify segmentation errors and their role in OCT scan interpretation
2. Utilize varying sections of the OCT report including tabular data, sector analysis and graphical displays
3. Interact with expert interpretation in order to compare their findings in selected cases

Accreditation

This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This web-based lesson was approved by the COS on October 23rd, 2020 and expires October 2023. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 1 hour (credits are automatically calculated).

This activity was co-developed with EyeCarePD and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.

Access Details
To participate in this course visit https://eyecarepd.com/catalog/glaucoma-group/

Topic: Core Ophthalmic Knowledge: Pediatrics Ophthalmology/Strabismus

Date: Jan 28, 2021

Time: 08:00 PM EDT

Learning Objectives:

• Identify gaps in care and target areas for clinical practice assessment and improvement.
• Describe and implement current information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice in core ophthalmic knowledge* for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.

*Core ophthalmic knowledge is defined as necessary clinical knowledge expected of all ophthalmologists regardless of practice emphasis area.

Access Details:

Register here for the Webinar.

Topic: Dx This Live!

Date: Jan 21, 2021

Time: 08:00 PM EDT

Moderators: Ashvini K. Reddy, MD and Gabriela Espinoza, MD

Panelists: Valerie I. Elmalem, MD; Courtney L. Kraus, MD; Olivia L. Lee, MD; Leela Raju, MD; Shameema Sikder, MD; and Kim Winges, MD

Learning Objectives:

• Identify gaps in care and target areas for clinical practice assessment and improvement across the subspecialty spectrum in ophthalmology.
• Describe and implement current information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice.

Access Details:

Register here for the Webinar.

Topic: Core Ophthalmic Knowledge: Neuro Ophthalmology

Date: Jan 14, 2021

Time: 08:00 PM EDT

Learning Objectives:

• Identify gaps in care and target areas for clinical practice assessment and improvement.
• Describe and implement current information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice in core ophthalmic knowledge* for Neuro Ophthalmology.

*Core ophthalmic knowledge is defined as necessary clinical knowledge expected of all ophthalmologists regardless of practice emphasis area.

Access Details:

Register here for the Webinar.

The December 2020 CJO is available online. Here are some of the highlights in this issue:

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our residents have summarized 4 articles that they feel are relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our December visual abstract, Ocular hypertension following 40 mg sub-Tenon triamcinolone versus 0.7 mg dexamethasone implant versus 2 mg intravitreal triamcinolone.  

Reviews and original research articles:

• Noninfectious endophthalmitis following intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide: clinical case and literature review [review]
• Hyporeflective micro-elevations and irregularity of the ellipsoid layer: novel optical coherence tomography features in commotio retinae [original research]
• “Basket” mattress suture to manage positive vitreous pressure during penetrating keratoplasty  [original research]
• Three-dimensional analysis of choroidal vessels in eyes with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease before and after treatment  [original research]

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:

• Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography features in cases of pre-eclampsia and the relationship with systemic parameters [research letter]
• Endothelial dysfunction after scleral lens use in patients with herpetic eye disease [research letter]

• Paracentral acute middle maculopathy after meningococcal vaccination in a young female [case report]
• Exercise in isolating during novel coronavirus 19: a case report of bilateral ocular trauma from elastic resistant bands [case report]
•   Ophthalmic artery occlusion after dermal fillers injection [photo essay]
• Massive orbital teratoma [photo essay]

Follow the CJO on social media:

Twitter: @CanJOphth

Instagram: @cjo_jco

Facebook: CanJOphth

CNORC virtual meeting will be held online from January 16-17, 2021

Description/summary
This neuro-ophthalmology review course is a two day high yield course that is targeted for senior residents in ophthalmology and neurology. While intended for senior residents, it is also targeted for practicing physicians in ophthalmology or neurology who are interested in improving their neuro-ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic skills. For residents, this course offers an excellent review prior to the royal college exams. For practicing physicians, it is an update on the current evaluation and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders.

The program is delivered by distinguished faculty in the field of neuro-ophthalmology. In addition to a number of didactic lectures, the main theme of this course is round table discussions and case based learning. The program is an excellent opportunity for the ophthalmology community to intermingle with the neurology community and make long lasting colleagues and friends.

Overall Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate competency and confidence in their approach to different neuro-ophthalmic cases including proper history taking skills, exam, investigations, differential diagnosis, and management.

CPD Credits
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 13 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Access Details

Please Register here.