Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds – Management, challenges, and outcomes of Boston Keratoprosthesis: What does the evidence tell us?
Jun 1st, 2020

Joint Cornea Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Department of Ophthalmology at University of Montreal (Montreal, Canada) Topic: Management, challenges, and outcomes of Boston Keratoprosthesis: What does the evidence tell us? Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (EDT, UTC-4) Webinar details:  5:00 Mona Harissi-Dagher: “The Boston Keratoprosthesis in 2020” 5:05 […]

Recommendations from the Canadian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society regarding Neuro-Ophthalmology Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 29th, 2020

May 29, 2020 As we transition into a new normal with the COVID-19 crisis, the Canadian neuro-ophthalmology community has put together recommendations to help unite the process of returning back to work amidst this unprecedented time. We hope to return to the normal baseline sooner than later, but for now, we are happy to share […]

Webinar – Retina Connect : History of Vitrectomy
May 28th, 2020

The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. Webinar Details Date: June 2, 2020 | 5:00pm–6:30pm TITLE:  RETINA CONNECT – History of Vitrectomy SPEAKER:  Gary Abrams, MD, Professor and Former Chair, Dept of Ophthalmology, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute Panelists: Tom Aaberg Sr, Emory University Eugene de […]

Webinar – Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds
May 28th, 2020

May 30, 2020 | 1:00pm–2:00pm Webinar Details TITLE: Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds SPEAKER:  Drs. Imran Jivraj and Alberto Galvez OBJECTIVES: 1. To describe an approach to neuro-ophthalmic presentations 2. To understand use of neuro-imaging in neuro-ophthalmology Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82996155507?pwd=TWtyQnZrL0hXR0pteU9SYm12OEtJUT09 Meeting ID: 829 9615 5507 Password: 6Vt2SK

Webinar– A PATH TO A NEW VISION: What Now? Optimizing Our New Normal
May 25th, 2020

A PATH TO A NEW VISION: What Now? Optimizing Our New Normal Wondering what the next few months holds for you? Uncertain about how to best approach the reopening phase to come? We hope to learn from two countries who are ahead of us on this journey. We will be joined on this week’s webinar […]

Webinar – Paediatric Rounds :Leukocoria and Early Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma
May 25th, 2020

May 27, 2020| 12:00pm–1:00pm Webinar Details TITLE:  Leukocoria and Early Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma SPEAKER:  Dr. Ashwin Mallipatna Objectives: 1. Suggested Practices for Investigating a White Reflex 2. Unusual Presentations and Differential Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma 3. Staging and Overview of Current Treatment Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81671764101?pwd=Y25xMjR5WDhlQXQwd2N6NnJWanZtZz09 Password: 0j2CU1

University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences Annual Research Day- Session IV
May 24th, 2020

Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto Sixty-Second Annual Research Day May 28, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (ET) Meeting Chairperson: Matthew Schlenker, MD, MSc, FRCSC PROGRAM 11:30-11:33 Department Chair’s Welcome Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy 11:33-11:35 Annual Ophthalmology Research Day Chair Welcome Dr. Matthew Schlenker F= Fellow, R=Resident, M=Medical Student, G=Graduate Student, […]

COS – Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization
May 22nd, 2020

Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization Updated, May 28, 2020 Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers are facing a large backlog of “elective” surgical procedures due to cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuation of ophthalmic surgical care is vital to prevent vision loss and consequent disability in the Canadian population. The impact of visual impairment (VI) on productivity, […]

PCC Rounds – The Struggle Against Graft Rejection
May 21st, 2020

PCC Rounds Joint Cornea Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Department of Ophthalmology at St. Luke’s Medical Centre (Quezon City, Philippines) Topic: The Struggle Against Graft Rejection Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Time: 7:00am – 8:00am (EDT, UTC-4) Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD Quezon City Lead: Reginald Tan, MD Registration: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244