Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
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 […]
Canadian Eyecare Today Issue No. 1
Jun 8th, 2022
The first issue of Canadian Eyecare Today for 2022 is now available for your reading pleasure. This publication examines issues and topics that are relevant to today’s clinician in the treatment and management of eye disease from a Canadian perspective. To subscribe to this publication now, please click here. Some of the content you will find in […]
2022 COS Annual Meeting ePosters and Surgical Videos
May 31st, 2022
2022 ePosters and Surgical Videos are available for on-demand viewing at eposters.cosprc.ca You can create your account now. You can also visit the ePoster kiosk at the Halifax Convention Centre in the Convention Hall Atrium to view ePosters and Surgical Videos onsite at the 2022 COS Annual Meeting. To create your account, please CLICK HERE.
CONNECT THE DOTS – Webinar on Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of VKC
May 27th, 2022
An online group-learning activity on vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), focusing on diagnosis and management, with the goal of creating greater disease awareness to optimize care for children and adolescents suffering from VKC. Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Speaker: Dr. Asim Ali Target audience: This educational program has been designed to meet the educational needs of Canadian […]