MedED Talks Podcast- Innovative Approaches to the Treatment of Neovascular Retinal Diseases
Within this 6-part podcast series, experts in the field evaluate the latest safety and efficacy findings pertaining to emerging therapies that may advance the treatment of neovascular diseases, as well as provide discussion on how these emerging therapies may be incorporated into real-world practice.
Available Episodes: Drug Delivery Systems in Neovascular Retinal Disease » Length: 15:29 Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Host); Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD LISTEN NOW ▶ Inhibition of Ang-2: Potential Effect in AMD Treatment Paradigms » Length: 13:47 Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Host); Jeffrey S. Heier, MD LISTEN NOW ▶ Inhibition of Ang-2: Potential Effect in DME Treatment Paradigms » Length: 14:36 Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Host); Jeffrey S. Heier, MD LISTEN NOW ▶ Effective Treatment Interval Extensions in Neovascular Retinal Disease » Length: 14:22 Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Host); Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD LISTEN NOW ▶ Sustained Suppression of VEGF – What is the Effect? Where is the Evidence? » Length: 16:35 Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Host); Dante J. Pieramici, MD LISTEN NOW ▶ Effect of Subretinal Fluid on Visual Outcomes in Neovascular AMD » Length:14:25 Carl D. Regillo, MD, FACS (Host); Dante J. Pieramici, MD LISTEN NOW ▶ |
For more information visit: MedED Talks Website
Webinar – A PATH TO A NEW VISION: Leading from Languishing to Thriving!
As we enter a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 months in, where vaccines are starting to have an impact around us, why are we not always full of optimism and motivation? Continuing with the successful webinar series from last year ‘A Path to a New Vision’, we will check in with colleagues across the country to see what their journey has been; how they are managing currently as we all continue to deal with the third wave; and what their hopes and visions are for the months to come. We will be joined by Dr. Susan Biali Haas, an internationally recognized expert in stress management, burnout prevention and human resilience. She will discuss what languishing is and teach us how to lead ourselves and those around us back toward a state of thriving. The webinar will be interactive with extensive polling incorporated to help the COS get a better sense of the needs of our members. We need to hear your voice! Please join us for this fast-paced and informative webinar!
WEBINAR DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 9 June 2021
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM EST
Language: English
Facilitators: Dr. Colin Mann and Dr. Guillermo Rocha
Keynote: Dr. Susan Biali Haas
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this session:
• Participants will be more aware of the effect of the pandemic on the ophthalmology practices of their colleagues across the country and the challenges and opportunities that have emerged.
• Participants will be able to identify the signs of languishing in themselves, their families, their fellow caregivers and their staff.
• Participants will be able to apply newly learned skills to assist themselves and others in emerging from a state of languishing and to journey toward thriving.
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.
CANMEDS ROLES: Primary: Professional; Secondary: Leader
ACCESS DETAILS:
Kindly note that when you register you will be sent a confirmation email with the event details. To attend this event, please register here.
CONTACT: Kate Cooke, Governance Coordinator, Canadian Ophthalmological Society at [email protected] with any questions.
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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
Talking About Glaucoma Podcast
The Talking About Glaucoma podcast has been around since 2009. In each episode, Dr Robert Schertzer, a Vancouver-based glaucoma specialist, talks with a different glaucoma colleague about a hot topic in glaucoma. Episodes have included discussions about new surgical devices, landmark clinical trials and basic bread and butter glaucoma principles. If you get more out of the panel discussions at conferences than the paper presentations, then this podcast is for you!
Target Audience
Every episode is posted there, with an embedded player and some information regarding the content discussed and about the guest.
The episodes can also be accessed directly through the major podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or a direct link to the website www.talkingaboutglaucoma.com
Reports of Myocarditis/pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination
June 3, 2021
Communiqué to health practitioners Reports of Myocarditis/pericarditis after
COVID-19 vaccination.
Given the international reports and attention relating to myocarditis and pericarditis following vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the Public Health Agency of Canada has prepared this communiqué that can be shared with your health practitioner networks or that can be used to inform content for other documents that you may be developing on this topic.
BroadEYE Podcast
The BroadEYE Podcast explores knowledge gaps in ophthalmology and eye care, with guests hailing from ophthalmology and optometry clinics, vision research labs, industry, private companies, and the low vision community
Target Audience
The content we share can help ophthalmologists, residents, allied healthcare workers, and medical students stay up to date about the latest research developments, new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, and any information pertinent to the low vision community.
Learning Objectives
- Bridge the scientific and clinical communities to clinicians, scientists, and patients.
- Describe the latest research in eye care and ophthalmology.
- Identify leaders in the low vision community.
- Provide knowledge in the understanding of eye disease through both clinical and scientific approaches.
- Explore the innovative thought process of industry and private companies in the ophthalmology sector.
- Communicate knowledge gaps in eye care for patients with low vision impairments.
- Keep a transparent communication with new diagnostics and treatments for eye diseases.
Access Details
The podcast has its own webpage at www.broadeye.org. Every episode is posted there, with an embedded player and some information regarding the content discussed and about the guest.
The episodes can also be accessed directly through the major podcast platforms:
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
2022 World Ophthalmology Congress
Registration is now open for the 2022 World Ophthalmology Congress® (WOC2022), taking place from September 9 to 12. Organized by the ICO, hosted by the Chinese Ophthalmological Society, and in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, WOC2022® is a fully virtual event that can be experienced no matter where you are in the world. Registration fees for WOC2022® include access to both live and on-demand sessions from the world’s leading experts in the field of ophthalmology, such as subspecialty symposia, industry symposia, e-posters, and oral presentations. Don’t miss this uniquely immersive virtual gathering designed to share cutting-edge knowledge, spark meaningful conversations, and build relationships across the global ophthalmology community. |
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UoT – Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences’ 63rd Annual Research Day
ANNUAL RESEARCH DAY – SESSION 3
Date: Tuesday, May 11th
Date: 7 pm – 9 pm EST
Learning objectives:
Attendees would be able to gain appreciate the information shared by 3 renowned guest speakers along with trainee presentations covering a wide range of topics.
Access Details:
Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81717847836?pwd=WDViKzZqWEhBbW1GMTlBVGRRekhnQT09
Passcode: PdteQ9
More details can be accessed from the UofT Ophthalmology website: https://ophthalmology.utoronto.ca/63rd-annual-research-day.
Women Leaders in Eye Health Webinar Series
Women In Ophthalmology (WIO), Seva Foundation, and Orbis International have come together to offer a global webinar series in May 2021 for current and prospective women in ophthalmology.
Please join us for two engaging sessions with dynamic, global speakers and moderators. Speakers will share personal stories and experiences, highlighting strategies and key takeaways on the topics discussed. There will be time for questions and discussion with everyone so come join us!
Dates: Saturday, May 8, 2021, and Saturday, May 22, 2021
Session 1: “Eyeing the Gap: Gender Inequities In Visual Health and the Workplace”
– May 8, 2021, 12:00PM (Eastern Time)
– Examine global gender inequities in visual health and blindness and the impacts of gender bias in the workplace.
Session 2: “Catapulting Your Career: Seeking Out Opportunities for Growth”
– May 22, 2021, 4:00PM (Eastern Time)
– Discuss how female eye health professionals can catapult their careers and seek out career growth opportunities.
Program Details: Here is the series pamphlet to review
RETINA CONNECT ROUNDS – Pediatric Retinal Disease and Detachment – What not to miss!
Date : Tuesday May 18, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Topic: Approach to Pediatric Retinal Detachment
Speakers:
- Audina Berrocal
Director, Pediatric Retina
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Lejla Vajzovic
Director, Advances in Pediatric Retina Course
Duke University - Cynthia Qian
Director, Electrophysiology and Pediatric Retina
Universite de Montreal - Caroline Baumal
Director, Retinopathy of Prematurity Service
Tufts University
Dr. Berrocal will lead our esteemed panel with a series of cases to discuss the workup and management of pediatric retinal disease and retinal detachment.
Registration:
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-WHLiG5NTRKW4WlLHh7ZwQ
After registering, you will receive an email with a quick link to the zoom webinar.