Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

52nd Sally Letson Symposium Focusing In: Ophthalmology and Wellness Practice Pearls
Aug 31st, 2021

You may now stream the presentations from the 52nd Sally Letson Symposium “Focusing In: Ophthalmology and Wellness Practice Pearls” by logging in on the following page: https://collaboratevideo.net/sallyletson. LOGIN INFORMATION TO ACCESS RECORDINGS Username: Email address you used to RegisterPassword: SLS2021  We have created this website as an archive of Sally Letson Symposium recordings. 2019 and 2021 are currently years […]

Data Reporting In Ophthalmology during COVID-19 pandemic: Need for a Canadian Registry
Aug 13th, 2021

June 2021 Since January 2020 Elsevier has created a COVID-19 resource centre with free information in English and Mandarin on the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Elsevier hereby grants permission to make all its COVID-19-related research that is available on the COVID-19 resource centre – including this research content – immediately available in PubMed Central and other […]

Dr Safran’s Complex Eye Surgery Video Cases
Aug 13th, 2021

Dr. Safran is an American Board Certified, Fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist. His special interest is in cataract surgery with premium lenses. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding a wide variety of eye diseases and is particularly adept at treating patients with delicate or complicated conditions. Dr. Safran has a Youtube channel, where he shares his knowledge of […]

MedED Talks Podcast – Curbside Consults on Retinal Vein Occlusion Management: Use of Imaging in Monitoring Treatment Response in RVO
Aug 9th, 2021

Retinal vein occlusions (RVOs) are the second most common retinal vascular disorder after diabetic retinopathy. The early and accurate diagnosis of RVO is paramount so that therapy can be initiated in a timely manner to prevent vision decline. Newer imaging technologies integrated into current diagnostic algorithms are aiding in the diagnosis of RVO and guiding […]

Webinar – Orbis: The World’s Only Flying Eye Hospital
Aug 6th, 2021

Date: August 12,2021 Time: 7:30pm EDT Topic: Orbis: The World’s Only Flying Eye Hospital Overview: In the second event of our Orbis Speaker Series, we’ll give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of the incredible Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, the world’s only fully accredited, state-of-the-art teaching hospital on board an airplane. You’ll learn how […]

Guidelines for Supply Triage During Visudyne (Verteporfin) Shortage
Jul 28th, 2021

Guidelines for Supply Triage During Visudyne (Verteporfin) Shortage July 16, 2021 Visudyne is an essential therapeutic agent for the treatment of specific sight-threatening retinal and choroidal diseases, including choroidal tumours, anti-VEGF resistant neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and centroserous choroidopathy (CSR). There is an active global shortage of Visudyne, and the next resupply is not […]

On Demand Webinar: The New Management of IRD Patients in the Era of Gene Therapy – A Team Approach
Jul 27th, 2021

Learning Webinar Available on Demand A medical education program for a broad Canadian medical audience focused on inherited retinal diseases and gene therapy. It will include 6 short talks (~ 10 min each) on IRD patient journey + Panel discussion on the Multidisciplinary Management of a IRD patient. Archived Webinar Content When to suspect an […]

Teaching Skills For Ophthalmic Educators Online Series
Jul 21st, 2021

DescriptionThis 12-month online series organized by The Ophthalmology Foundation will address the needs of anyone that is interested in teaching ophthalmologists in training and allied ophthalmic personnel. The series consists of 12 individual modules that will cover the foundational principles of instructing adult learners. Topics will include adult learning principles, principles and tools for assessment […]

Inherited Retinal Dystrophies, Clinical Breakthroughs and Gene Replacement Therapies: Entering a New Era of Medicine
Jul 21st, 2021

Description This is an Educational Webinar Series available on demand. There are Series of 3 webinars focusing on inherited retinal disease presented by Canadian experts discussing inherited retinal dystrophies from symptoms, to diagnosis and treatment options. The role of genetic screening and genetic counseling as part of the patient journey are also presented. Each of […]