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2025 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Sep 16th, 2024
Photo credit: Roman MakedonskyThe image used in our annual meeting branding is of a mortuary pole carved by famed Indigenous artist Bill Reid and his assistant Werner True. It can be found in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. We encourage our members to visit the pole and learn more about the importance of mortuary poles to […]
Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series – Management of Iris Defects: Replace or Repair
Sep 4th, 2024
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, September 19th 2024Time: 19:30 – 21:00 ESTLocation: Virtual Keynote Presentation:Professor Michael Snyder, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati Guest panelists: Joshua Teichman, MD FRCSC and Randal Ulate, MD (University of Toronto),Zeba […]
CJO: August 2024 Issue Highlights
Aug 28th, 2024
The August 2024 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 3 articles from this issue with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. In addition, our August visual abstract provides […]
Interview study on artificial intelligence in ophthalmology
Aug 21st, 2024
Researchers at LMU Munich are looking for ophthalmology professionals for an online qualitative study on artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology. To understand ophthalmology professionals’ perceptions of AI and to identify relevant factors for a successful integration of AI tools in clinical practice, the research team conducts online interviews (20-25 min) with ophthalmology professionals (e.g., ophthalmologists, […]
Ophthalmology Revision Course
Aug 19th, 2024
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 […]
COS 2025 – Call for Abstracts
Aug 1st, 2024
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: The COS Annual Meeting historically boasts an 80+% acceptance rate with abstracts making up over 50% of all presentations. With […]
Understanding Ophthalmologists’ Perspectives on Biosimilars
Jul 8th, 2024
Background A needs assessment was conducted to better understand the needs of Canadian ophthalmologists in the context of biosimilars. Biosimilars are biotherapeutic agents that aim to replicate the efficacy and safety profile of their reference biologic counterparts. They undergo rigorous testing to ensure comparable safety, efficacy, and quality. Biosimilars hold the potential to enhance patient […]
Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery – The Essential Partnership with Industry (Issue II)
Jul 2nd, 2024
The second issue of the Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is live! The program is entitled: The Essential Partnership with Industry. Dick Lindstrom and David Chang give a great introduction detailing the synergy between ophthalmologists and industry that results in innovative products which address unmet needs. For the first time in our 40 year history, we […]
2024 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition – Archives
Jun 26th, 2024
The 2024 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition took place Toronto, Ontario from May 30 – June 2, 2024. Through the links below you can access legacy materials from the conference, content that remains relevant to your practice. ePosters and Surgical Videos Claim Section 2 credits. Review ePosters and document your key learnings through the bulk […]