The University of Alberta and ACUPO are eager to present: Tuesdays with the Titans: Ophthalmology Update and Review Lecture Series. This is a series of webinars that will be hosted on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, MST. Learners are expected to:

• Apply the latest updates in comprehensive ophthalmology
• Review the 10 ophthalmic subspecialties prior to OKAP and the Royal College written exams.

The schedule is as follows:

These webinars are eligible for MOC Section 1 Credits. Please contact [email protected] for registration information.

Report Card: The Post-Pandemic State of Vision Health in Canada

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 10 am – 2 pm  
Location: Toronto Reference Library 
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (2nd floor)

This conference will present results from the newly-released Report Card Part 2, undertaken by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) and Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC), which is a follow-up to the Report Card Part 1, released in October 2022. 

The report provides an update on the current state of vision health in Canada and what we can anticipate as we move forward from the post-pandemic era. The report offers insights into the key issues affecting vision health and the community of people living with vision loss. 

This is a hybrid event, meaning the same content will be offered at the same time.
For in-person registration, click HERE.
For online registration, click HERE.

You can view the 2023 Report Card below!

For the past decade, the biennial Fuchs Symposium has brought together the world’s leaders in endothelial research and treatment under one roof to share the latest advancements in this exciting field. The Fuchs IX Symposium will take place at the McGill University Health Centre in Montréal, Canada. The course directors have gathered an incredible faculty that you won’t want to miss. This symposium will take place on September 27th, 2025. Be sure to save the date, registration will be open soon!

A refreshing new MOC program, delivered by the internationally renowned Shaw Festival, is launching with a 15-hour course this Fall! Come to Niagara-on-the-Lake for this inaugural event, co-created with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, which focuses on meaningful learning through skills and tools found in the performing arts. The Theatre of Medicine program has been approved for University of Toronto accreditation.

Aligning with emergent quality improvement (QI) guidelines, this unique approach to communication and interpersonal skills training goes beyond patient simulation and role-playing to provide tools that can make an immediate, practical difference.   

Learning outcomes will cover:

• Physician Well-being
• Professional Practice
• Interpersonal skills and communication 

Looking for more information? Click HERE for details on registration, course information and travel!

Thank you for attending the Sally Letson Symposium. We greatly appreciate your participation. The 56th Sally Letson Symposium will take place from September 11-13, 2025. Please save the date for next year’s event, and we look forward to welcoming you again!

Join us for the 55th Sally Letson Symposium chaired by Dr. Ian Clark, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Solin Saleh (Co-Chair), University of Ottawa.

This year’s topic is “Pediatric Ophthalmology – Making a difference that lasts a lifetime.” Over the course of 2.5 days, the program will delve into the realm of paediatric ophthalmology. Esteemed guest speakers will deliver captivating lectures and presentations, fostering interactive learning and encouraging critical thinking. Seize the opportunity to enrich your knowledge and skills in this vital field.

Location: Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4

Date: September 19 – 21, 2024

For more information, please visit the Sally Letson Symposium Website.

QUESTIONS? For inquiries relating to the scientific program and CPD credits, please contact Jill Garner [email protected]

Date: September 23 – 27, 2024

Location: Montreal, QC (in-person)

The Cours de révision en ophtalmologie (CROUM) is a refresher course for French-speaking ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents from around the world who would like to improve their knowledge. This intensive, 5-day training is being offered by the University of Montreal in Montreal, QC.

The program offers a thorough and modern review of the clinical sciences of ophthalmology, including all of the latest knowledge in the field. While the relevant, basic sciences are covered, the approach remains practical and applicable to your patients. To view more about the program, click HERE.

To view more information about registration for this program, click HERE.

Please note that this course will only be offered in French.

COS is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 COS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia! The abstract submission deadline is Thursday, October 03, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. 

Abstract can be submitted in the following format:  

• Paper: oral presentation.  
• ePosters: an electronic on-demand ePoster showcased in the Exhibit Hall throughout the Annual Meeting and accessible via the Annual Meeting app. 
• Surgical Videos: Show off your surgical skills by submitting a video. Surgical videos will be displayed alongside the ePosters (maximum five (5) minutes in duration).  

The COS Annual Meeting historically boasts an 80+% acceptance rate with abstracts making up over 50% of all presentations. With so many abstracts, it is important to set your research apart! Follow these keys to a successful submission when drafting your abstract or editing your video: 

• Follow all abstract guidelines; read and understand the rejection criteria.  
• List all authors/producers and declare all financial interests for each author/producer. 
• Indicate that ethics approval has been obtained, where required. 
• Submit your abstract to the appropriate subspecialty category. 
• Include a short descriptive title and avoid gratuitous statements and irrelevant information. 
• Provide an abstract that is clear, concise, and free of errors. 
• Papers and ePosters:
  • In the body of your abstract, include study details under the headings: Purpose, study design, methods, results and conclusions. Abstracts with “results pending” or “conclusions to be discussed” will not be accepted. Information about sample size, study duration, follow-up, techniques used, etc. should be included. 
• Surgical Videos:
  • Submit a video that is well-edited, clear and easy to follow.  
  • In the body of your written abstract, include an outline of key areas featured in your surgical video.  

To learn more and to submit your abstract, follow the link here: https://cos-sco.secure-platform.com/2025/

Date: Friday, May 31st 2024

Location: Hockey Hall of Fame – Toronto, ON

Don’t miss this session with renowned experts sharing their experience with the latest digital and surgical innovations to improve patient outcome and optimize clinical workflows.

This session includes:

• Shamik Bafna, MD
• Hady Saheb, MD
• David Wong, MD

For more information, visit: https://www.zeiss.ca/meditec/en/news-events/events/cos_2024_zeiss.html

Date: July 3 – 6, 2024

Location: McGill University Health Center, 1001 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, Quebec

Registration is now open for the Refractive Surgery Alliance’s course on Refractive Lens and Cataract Surgery. This course is a comprehensive, interactive course that covers all aspects of refractive lens and cataract surgery and is open to all cataract and refractive surgery ophthalmologists.

The course covers the following key topics:

• Principles and philosophy of lens refractive surgery
• Lens-based approaches for the surgical management of presbyopia
• Patient evaluation and education
• Preoperative technologies, biometry, and surgical planning
• IOL technologies
• Surgical pearls
• Postoperative considerations and complication management
• Phakic IOLs and myopic lens surgery
• Growing your lens refractive practice
• Future considerations

The course faculty includes:

• Guillermo Rocha, MD, FWCRS (Course Chairman)
• Roger Zaldlvar, MD, MBA, FWCRS
• Samuel Masket, MD
• Damien Gatinel, MD, PhD, FWCRS
• Baseer Khan, MD
• Paul Harasymowycz, MD
• Guy M Kezirian, MD, MBA, FWCRS
• Erik Mertens, MD, FWCRS

To learn more about this course and for registration details, visit: https://www.refractivealliance.com/moderncataractsurgery/