Recommendations from the Canadian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society regarding Neuro-Ophthalmology Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 29, 2020
As we transition into a new normal with the COVID-19 crisis, the Canadian neuro-ophthalmology community has put together recommendations to help unite the process of returning back to work amidst this unprecedented time. We hope to return to the normal baseline sooner than later, but for now, we are happy to share these recommendations with you.
Webinar – Retina Connect : History of Vitrectomy
The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT.
Webinar Details
Date: June 2, 2020 | 5:00pm–6:30pm
TITLE: RETINA CONNECT – History of Vitrectomy
SPEAKER: Gary Abrams, MD, Professor and Former Chair, Dept of Ophthalmology, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute
Panelists:
- Tom Aaberg Sr, Emory University
- Eugene de Juan, University of California San Francisco
- Harry Flynn, Donald M. Gass Chair of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer
- Buzz Kreiger, University of California Los Angeles
- Mark Mandelcorn, University of Toronto
- Cynthia Toth, Duke University
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88445998392?pwd=WjlJVCtxNitKdVEvN3hMUytOVm9VQT09
Password: connect
Webinar – Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds
May 30, 2020 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
Webinar Details
TITLE: Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds
SPEAKER: Drs. Imran Jivraj and Alberto Galvez
OBJECTIVES:
1. To describe an approach to neuro-ophthalmic presentations
2. To understand use of neuro-imaging in neuro-ophthalmology
Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82996155507?pwd=TWtyQnZrL0hXR0pteU9SYm12OEtJUT09
Meeting ID: 829 9615 5507
Password: 6Vt2SK
Webinar– A PATH TO A NEW VISION: What Now? Optimizing Our New Normal
A PATH TO A NEW VISION: What Now? Optimizing Our New Normal
Wondering what the next few months holds for you? Uncertain about how to best approach the reopening phase to come? We hope to learn from two countries who are ahead of us on this journey. We will be joined on this week’s webinar by Prof Tien Wong, Medical Director of the Singapore National Eye Center, who will review strategies and future plans, new models of care and the move toward digital ophthalmology in Singapore and at the Singapore National Eye Centre. We are also honoured to welcome A/Prof Heather Mack, President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, who will share the experience and learnings from those countries. Finally, our moderator Dr. Guillermo Rocha will welcome Dr’s Yvonne Buys and Salina Teja who will share a clinic reopening checklist and a surgical prioritization tool, developed by COS, to aid members in moving forward in the next phase.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Date: Thursday, May 28th
Time: 7:00 pm EDT
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_leBwENMxRlmb33UQQ4pouw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Access Password: 386096
FACULTY
Moderator: Dr. Guillermo Rocha
Guest Speakers:
- A/Prof Heather Mack, President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
- Prof Tien Yin Wong, Medical Director of the Singapore National Eye Center
Cross-Country Canadian Panel:
- Dr. Yvonne Buys
- Dr. Salina Teja
The Planning Committee is made of up members of the COS Council on CPD, Chaired by Dr. Colin Mann, and includes Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher, Dr. Varun Chaudhary, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe and apply strategies for practicing ophthalmology during the evolving phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
- Describe the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmologists practicing in Canada
- Describe best practices and strategies for re-opening offices, clinics, and restarting elective ophthalmic surgery in the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
QUESTIONS
Please use the link below to submit questions in advance of the webinar: https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50076442/A-Path-to-a-New-Vision-Questions
Your questions will help to guide the presentation and the provincial correspondents.
ACCREDITATION
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 Canadian Ophthalmological Society. You may claim a maximum of 1 hour.
CERTIFICATE
A COS e-mail will be sent the week following the webinar which will include your certificate of attendance.
PAST WEBINARS
Check out the webinar series by subscribing to the COS YouTube channel by following the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa92RI9LcZN_Xijy5cTsNXg
CONTACT
Colleen Drake, Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development, Canadian Ophthalmological Society at [email protected] with any questions.
Webinar – Paediatric Rounds :Leukocoria and Early Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma
May 27, 2020| 12:00pm–1:00pm
Webinar Details
TITLE: Leukocoria and Early Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma
SPEAKER: Dr. Ashwin Mallipatna
Objectives:
1. Suggested Practices for Investigating a White Reflex
2. Unusual Presentations and Differential Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma
3. Staging and Overview of Current Treatment
Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81671764101?pwd=Y25xMjR5WDhlQXQwd2N6NnJWanZtZz09
Password: 0j2CU1
Joule COVID-19 Learning Series: Mindfulness Workshops
These 60-minute interactive, online workshops introduce the core components of Mindfulness Practice, an internationally recognized program to help physicians incorporate mindfulness into their clinical work. Instructors are graduates of the University of Rochester Medical Center Mindful Practice longitudinal internship program.
Webinar Details
Topic: Mindfulness workshops
Tuesday, June 2 – 8:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Dr. Anita Chakravarti
Language: English
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoceiprTIrGtH_nX0tpUtEyv_WUDHRhf_D
Monday, June 8 – 8:00 pm (EDT)
Instructor: Dr Jillian Horton
Language: English
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tduCppz8tGdzUDa9T-3yCfGqQPe_jHm9k
University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences Annual Research Day- Session IV
Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto
Sixty-Second Annual Research Day
May 28, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (ET)
Meeting Chairperson: Matthew Schlenker, MD, MSc, FRCSC
PROGRAM
11:30-11:33 Department Chair’s Welcome Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy
11:33-11:35 Annual Ophthalmology Research Day Chair Welcome Dr. Matthew Schlenker
F= Fellow, R=Resident, M=Medical Student, G=Graduate Student, VS=VSRP (Vision Science Research Program) Student, RF= Research Fellow, U=Undergraduate Student
11:35 – 1:30 PM Session Panelist: Drs. Valerie Wallace, Carol Schuurmans,
and Brian Ballios
Format: 9 min. Presentation + 3 min. Discussion
11:35 – 11:44 Improving periorbital oncology wait times at a quaternary care center, Jeremy Goldfarb (R)
11:47– 11:56 Investigating the role of Pten in regulating murine Müller glia regeneration in the retina, Luke Ajay David (VSRP)
11:59 – 12:08 Magnetic Resonance or Computed Tomography Venography in the Evaluation of Young Overweight Women with Papilledema
Anna Kabanovski (M)
12:11 – 12:20 A High-throughput System in Yeast for Studying the Relationship between GPCR Genetic Variation and Function, Steven Chen (VSRP)
12:23 – 12:32 The cost-effectiveness of school and clinic-based vision testing programs to detect amblyopia in young children in Toronto, Canada, Afua Asare (VSRP)
12:35 – 12:55 Dr. Steinbach Lecturer
Focus on the Eye; Making Cell Therapy Safe and Universal, Andras Nagy (Faculty)
12:55 – 13:25 Q & A and Discussion
13:25 – 13:30 Closing Thoughts
Webinar Link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83687138843?pwd=Z1dHRnMzRUpYbkNMd05md0ZOUVVvdz09&status=success
Meeting password: 6yqgE0
COS – Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization
Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization
Updated, May 28, 2020
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Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers are facing a large backlog of “elective” surgical procedures due to cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuation of ophthalmic surgical care is vital to prevent vision loss and consequent disability in the Canadian population. The impact of visual impairment (VI) on productivity, mental health , fall risk, childhood development, and quality of life metrics has been well established. The effect of VI is not limited to individuals and often has a wider impact on the patient’s family and society as a whole.
Objectives
- To provide a framework for prioritization of individual ophthalmic surgeon cases that can be applicable across Canada and across ophthalmology subspecialties during COVID.
- To advocate for ophthalmic surgery within hospital setting
- To have the ability to audit/compare across ophthalmic surgeons for quality
Read the full COS document – Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization
PCC Rounds – The Struggle Against Graft Rejection
PCC Rounds
Joint Cornea Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Department of Ophthalmology at St. Luke’s Medical Centre (Quezon City, Philippines)
Topic: The Struggle Against Graft Rejection
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Time: 7:00am – 8:00am (EDT, UTC-4)
Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
Quezon City Lead: Reginald Tan, MD
Registration: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244