Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

Webinar- Retina Connect: AI-based measurement of fluid in anti-VEGF treatment guidance
Jun 11th, 2020

The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. Webinar Details Date: June 16, 2020 | 5:00pm–6:30pm TITLE: RETINA CONNECT – AI-based measurement of fluid in anti-VEGF treatment guidance SPEAKER: Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, Professor and Chair, Dept of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna Panelists: Yannek Leiderman, Illinois Eye and Ear […]

Canadian Glaucoma Society Recommendations for Providing Eye Care to Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun 11th, 2020

Update – June 9, 2020 The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to widespread implementation of physical distancing measures and cessation of non-urgent medical visits and procedures. Many provinces and health authorities are now implementing relaxation of these measures. This document is to provide guidance to physicians caring for glaucoma patients to help mitigate the risk to […]

Webinar – Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds – June 14
Jun 10th, 2020

Sunday June 14, 2020 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Title: Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds Speaker: Drs. Danah Albreiki and Behzad Mansouri Objectives: 1.To describe an approach to neuro-ophthalmic presentations2.To understand use of neuroimaging in neuro-ophthalmology Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86242041201?pwd=aXc1QWZwWGJZaUNGVzR2cWxyVFliUT09 Meeting ID: 862 4204 1201 Password: 7uVVgG Join by phone:Meeting ID: 862 4204 1201Password: 813873Find your local […]

Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds-Decoding the Evolution and Applications of Corneal Biomechanics
Jun 5th, 2020

Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital (Bengaluru, India) Topic: Decoding the evolution and applications of corneal biomechanics Presenter: Vaitheeswaran Lalgudi, MD Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Time: 7:00am – 8:00am (EDT, UTC-4) Registration: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244 Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD Bengaluru Lead: Vaitheeswaran Lalgudi, MD

Webinar – Consequences of COVID – Impact of Isolation
Jun 5th, 2020

Series Overview These sessions will provide an update on several aspects of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. This will include current and up-to-date information regarding the disease, as well as the exploration of other medical areas affected by the pandemic. It will address the most recent information and direction from medical organizations within Alberta. Date and […]

Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS) – Key Points
Jun 4th, 2020

4 June, 2020 Preamble As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic all elective surgeries in Canada were stopped. This has resulted in a large backlog of deferred cataract surgeries. As elective surgery slowly resumes, procedures and policies need to be changed to minimize the risk of COVID which will reduce efficiencies. To address the issues […]

Université de Montréal’s Virtual Monthly Grand Rounds – Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS)
Jun 4th, 2020

Title: Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS)  Date: 9 June 2020 |7pm -8:15 pm EST Guest Speaker: Marie-Ève Légaré, Université Laval MOC Credits : The Grand Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. It is […]

Webinar- Retina Connect: Buckling in the Modern Era
Jun 4th, 2020

The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. Webinar Details Date: June 9, 2020| 5:00pm–6:30pm Title:  RETINA CONNECT – Buckling in the Modern Era Speaker: Edwin Ryan, MD, VitreoRetinal Surgery, PA Panelists: Gary Abrams, Former Chair, Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State UniversityAlan Berger, University of TorontoHarry Flynn, Donald […]

Webinar – Paediatric Rounds Noninfectious uveitis in children – a case-based review
Jun 2nd, 2020

Wednesday June 3, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Webinar Details Topic :  Noninfectious uveitis in children – a case-based review Speaker:  Dr. Crystal Cheung Objectives: 1.  To discuss the workup for new onset of uveitis in children 2. To review the JIA screening guidelines 3. To discuss the management non-infectious uveitis, particularly systemic immunomodulatory […]