Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

Position statement by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Regarding Diversity and Inclusion
Jul 26th, 2022

April 2, 2019 Position Statement by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Regarding Diversity and Inclusion The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) encourages inclusivity and opposes discrimination based on (but not limited to) religion, race, citizenship, country or ethnic origin, language, age, political affiliation or opinion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, cognitive or physical ability, […]

COS 2022 Breaking News – Video Now Available for Download
Jul 26th, 2022

Varun Chaudhary hosts three International Experts, Dr. Sunir Garg, Dr. Michael Ip, and Dr. Wai-Ching Lam with whom we will explore new surgical and non-surgical treatments for nAMD and DME, and will review the top five signs not to miss in imaging.

COS 2022 Lion’s Lair – Video Now Available For Download
Jul 26th, 2022

Do you Dare Enter the Lions’ Lair? COS 2022 The Lions of Canadian Ophthalmology gathered on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Halifax Convention Centre to judge three research presentations related to retinal disease. Dr. Steve Houston delivered a keynote lecture on The future is now: Advances in digital health and technology. The Innovation in […]

Fuchs VIII Symposium Save-the-Date
Jul 26th, 2022

Fuchs VIII Symposium Save-the-Date Date: April 1st, 2023 Place: Miami, Florida The upcoming Fuchs VIII Symposium will feature novel therapeutics for endothelial disease as well as in-depth discussions on advanced endothelial Keratoplasty techniques and clinical research, led by thought leaders in the field.  We hope to see you in Miami, Florida, on April 1st, 2023!

Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Position Statement on Biosimilars
Jul 19th, 2022

July 19th, 2022 Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Position Statement on Biosimilars Biosimilar biologic drugs (or biosimilars*) were introduced in the Canadian market in 2009, however, the first ophthalmic biosimilar is expected to be launched in Canada in the fall of 2022. With the advent of biosimilar drugs into the Canadian market payors (government and insurers) […]

ICO Connections – The ICO Celebrates Landmark WHO Eye Care Guide
Jul 12th, 2022

The Eye Care in Health Systems: Guide for Action provides practical, step-by-step, guidance to support Member States in planning and implementing the recommendations of the World report on vision with the goal to provide integrated people-centered eye care services. This new resource leads Member States through a four-step process: situation analysis; development of an eye care strategic plan […]

Issue II – 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery
Jul 12th, 2022

Issue 2 of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery features highlights of the ESCRS Videosymposium bringing the viewer a smorgasbord of challenging cases, intraoperative complications, and complex problems following cataract surgery.  This action-packed program is entitled Pumping Adrenaline!   The VJCRGS is in its 38th year of providing the highest quality of […]

53rd Sally Letson Symposium
Jun 27th, 2022

Registration for the 2022 Sally Letson Symposium Now Open!  Join us for the 53rd Sally Letson Symposium chaired by Dr. Michael E Snyder, Cincinnati Eye Institute, and Dr. Mona Koaik (Co-chair), University of Ottawa Eye Institute. This year’s topic is “Adopting Innovation: Staying Ahead Without Falling Behind”. Learn from international speakers on topics on adapting innovation […]

Telling It Like It Is Meeting
Jun 20th, 2022

Drs. Robert Osher and Richard Lindstrom unite to bring you a comprehensive CME meetingFEBRUARY 15-19, 2023Location: Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel This meeting was established by Dr. Robert H. Osher a decade ago to deliver a candid style of teaching and learning on anything that cataract surgeons (and rising trainees) might find useful. To keep […]