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Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
Issue III – 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery
Sep 28th, 2022
The third issue of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is out! It is an intense educational journey into the technique that is changing the management of complicated cataract surgery developed by Dr. Shin Yamane from Japan. The hour long issue teaches the viewing ophthalmologist the technique and many modifications of […]
Non-hospital Surgical Centres Advocacy Principles
Sep 26th, 2022
The Non-Hospital Surgical Centres (NHSC) Principles is a distilled set of advocacy principles developed by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. This document is based on feedback from a COS Workshop on NHSC held in September 2021, and from member and stakeholder surveys undertaken during the spring of 2022. To view the full document please click here:
Ophthalmology Foundation Education Consortium Newsletter
Sep 7th, 2022
August 2022 Edition This months’ newsletter features the following topics: Teaching Skills for Ophthalmic Educators Online Series – Module 14: How to Teach Using Social Media AAO 2022: Ophthalmic Educators Workshop: Optimizing Your Surgical Curriculum Teaching the Trainers Workshops at the 9th Annual Scientific Congress of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa […]
Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series – Surgical Management of Keratoconus: CXL & CAIRS
Aug 31st, 2022
Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are excited to bring you the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series Date: Thursday Sept 22nd 2022 Time: 1930 -2100 EDT Co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto). Keynote Presentation:Soosan Jacob, MS, FRCS, DNBDirector and Chief, Dr Agarwal’s […]
Form and Function in Ocular Disease Symposium
Aug 24th, 2022
The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Dalhousie University presents its biennial symposium covering diverse topics in clinical ocular disease and visual neuroscience. The faculty includes world-class leaders in ophthalmology and vision research who will address topics ranging from treatments for inherited blindness to the role of biomechanics in ocular disease. Date: Fri, 28 […]
CMA’s Physician Leadership Institute Team Training
Aug 24th, 2022
The CMA develops and delivers a fulsome range of accredited continuing professional development programs, designed to help physicians and whole health care teams grow their skills and impact. One of the most impactful ways to advance health care team’s knowledge is through CMA’s Physician Leadership Institute Team Training. Tailored to your needs and delivered on […]
Current Concepts I, II & III Videos from the 2022 COS Annual Meeting are Now Available for Download
Aug 16th, 2022
The 2022 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition Current Concepts I, II & III presentations are now available for download in our Members Only section. Click on the links below to view the individual talks: *presentations are in English only Current Concepts I, Friday June 10th, 2022 Racism Inside and Outside Our Walls Histopathology of Advanced […]
Physician Wellness Webinar: Reflections on the Challenges and Opportunities
Aug 11th, 2022
Physician Wellness: Reflections on the Challenges and Opportunities Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 4 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. MDT/6 p.m. CDT/7 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. ADT / 8:30 p.m. NDT Physicians and healthcare providers face complex challenges that have been amplified by the pandemic and recent global events. These challenges include ongoing workplace stressors, strain […]
Position Statement by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Regarding Vision therapy (VT), or Behavioural Optometry
Aug 11th, 2022
August 2022 Vision therapy (VT), or behavioural optometry, is a generalized term for behavioural treatments based upon the belief that abnormalities in vision are the underlying cause of learning, neurological and spatial disabilities. A review of the available literature on these treatments conducted in 2022 by a committee of physicians specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and […]