Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

Turning Burnout into Joy
Feb 28th, 2020

This accredited activity has been developed from the recording of a live webinar that was hosted in February 2020. To participate in the webinar please visit this website: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2179418/81C4B40E26A303468E847B8512805FD6 Activity Overview Stress is inherent in medicine and can lead to burnout. This presentation is designed to assist physicians in learning how to recognize the symptoms […]

Eyerounds.org
Jan 31st, 2020

Working at an academic institution I am often exposed to which universities are at the forefront of providing great educational resources. One of the major players in this field is the University of Iowa Ophthalmology Department that has been diligently cataloguing cases, images, videos, and tutorials online at eyerounds.org for over a decade. As of […]

Cybersight.org
Jan 30th, 2020

A classic ophthalmology online resource, cybersight.org, recently had a facelift to its website design making it even more user-friendly. I have been a frequent visitor to the website since I was in training because of the plethora of free textbooks, surgical videos, webinars, and online courses. As a division of Orbis, the resources have a […]

Coaching to Competence
Dec 20th, 2019

As part of Competence by Design (CBD), there is an important role for coaching in resident learning and progression. It takes skill to coach someone effectively, which is why a group of clinician educators have developed the “Coaching to Competence” online learning modules. The CBD Coaching Model uses assessment as a learning tool, not just […]

Webinar Recordings: Ergonomics and Mindfulness in the Operating Room. Providing Care to Your Patients While Avoiding Becoming One
Dec 5th, 2019

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is pleased to provide you to a recording of the webinar on practical ergonomic tips in the ophthalmology operating room, that took place on December 9, 2019. In the session George Matos, Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Specialist and ophthalmologist Dr. Lorne Bellan review how to adapt your posture to protect yourself through […]

Toric Results Analyzer
Nov 18th, 2019

The Toric Results Analyzer was developed by John Berdahl, MD and David Hardten, MD and can determine if rotating the Toric IOL would decrease residual astigmatism. The Toric Results Analyzer can help determine the amount of IOL rotation, and the expected residual refraction. Access Details Access the Toric Results Analyzer through the website www.astigmatismfix.com

Barrett Rx Formula
Nov 18th, 2019

The Barrett Rx Formula uses both the Barrett Universal II formula and the Barrett Toric Calculator to perform its analysis. It provides anterior segment surgeons with information that identifies how much to rotate the toric IOL in a patient with residual ametropia and it also determines whether exchanging and/or rotating the IOL to adjust spherical […]

Hill-RBF Calculator
Nov 18th, 2019

The Hill-RBF (Radial Basis Function) Calculator is the joint project of the RBF Calculator Physician Team, Haag-Streit Switzerland, and Mathworks. Access Details Access the Hill-RBF Calculator through the website: https://rbfcalculator.com/online/index.html

Barrett Universal II Formula
Nov 18th, 2019

The Barrett Universal II Formula is based on Gaussian principles and takes into account the change in principal planes that occur with different intraocular lens powers. The Barrett Universal II forms the foundation for the Barrett Toric calculator. Access Details Access the Barrett Universal II Formula through the website: http://calc.apacrs.org/barrett_universal2105/