Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

Retina Connect : Uveitis – The Layering Effect
Jun 18th, 2020

The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. Webinar Details Date: June 23, 2020 | 5:00pm–6:30pm Title: RETINA CONNECT – Uveitis – the layering effect Speaker: Sunil Srivastava, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Panelists:Tom Albini, Bascom PalmerNupura Bakshi, University of TorontoDeborah Goldstein, Northwestern UniversityEfrem Mandelcorn, University of TorontoSteven […]

Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds – ICL Vault Range: A Paradigm Shift in the Evaluation of the IOL-Lens Vault
Jun 15th, 2020

Joint virtual rounds with Clinica Baviera (Madrid, Spain)  Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (EDT, UTC-4) Topic: ICL vault range: A paradigm shift in the evaluation of the IOL-lens vault Guest: Felix Gonzalez, Clinica Baviera, Madrid, Spain Link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244 Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD Madrid Lead: Felix Gonzalez, MD

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Virtual Teaching Resources
Jun 12th, 2020

Virtual teaching resources In light of the clinical responses to COVID-19, many educators are making significant adjustments to clinical experiences and training opportunities for their residents. These changes include reductions in OR activity and in ambulatory clinic experiences as well as the cancellation of group learning activities like rounds, simulation sessions and other academic activities. […]

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 […]