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Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
Webinar – Retina Connect: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology – Reinventing the eye exam
May 1st, 2020
The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. DATE: Tuesday May 5, 2020 4pm EST TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology – Reinventing the eye exam SPEAKER: Pearse Keane, MD FRCOphth Associate Professor, University College London. Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Panelists Renaud Duval, Universite de […]
Recommendations for Conducting Vitreoretinal Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 30th, 2020
April 30, 2020 The CRS Executive has reviewed and supports the recommendations of the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) for conducting vitreoretinal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRS endorses these ASRS recommendations for application within the Canadian context. Read the full ASRS recommendations for conducting vitreoretinal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery Position Statement: Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 Pandemic for Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
Apr 28th, 2020
April 28, 2020 Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 Pandemic for Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Background The Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery has evaluated the current literature assessing the risk to ophthalmologists who perform oculoplastics procedures during and after the current pandemic. Using the best evidence available, guidelines on the minimum personal protective equipment that surgeons should […]
International Uveitis Study Group Document Collection About the Care of Uveitis Patients in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 27th, 2020
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Additional Considerations to Help Manage the Anti-VEGF Injection Burden during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 22nd, 2020
April 4, 2020 Background At the Association of Canadian University Professor of Ophthalmology (ACUPO) teleconference on March 24, 2020, Canadian Department Heads were interested in developing recommendations to assist balancing crucial reductions in anti-VEGF treatment volumes, driven by the COVID-19 virus, with essential treatments still needed for sight preservation. Following a literature review focusing on […]
Canadian Glaucoma Society Recommendations for Providing Eye Care to Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 21st, 2020
April 16, 2020 Background The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to widespread implementation of physical isolating measures and cessation of non-urgent medical visits and procedures. This document is to provide guidance to physicians caring for glaucoma patients to help mitigate the risk to patient and care provider while balancing the need for treatment to preserve vision. […]
Youtube webinars organized by Oftalmo-University
Apr 21st, 2020
Youtube webinars organized by Oftalmo-University Access Details Learn more about the OFTALMO BINARS live/recorded youtube webinars organized by Oftalmo-university Many of the sessions are in Spanish but there are some sessions in English. Archived content, with recorded previous sessions can be found here
Podcast: International Panel Discussion on Ophthalmologists Preparedness during COVID-19
Apr 21st, 2020
The Retina Channel Podcast Recent editorial in Ophthalmology about ophthalmologists’ preparedness during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. In a panel discussion with Dr. Koushan, Drs. Daniel Ting, Olivia Li and Steven Yeh discuss the preparedness of ophthalmologists in the COVID-19 crisis. The discussion is based on the most recent Ophthalmology editorial. Access Details Listen to […]
Wellness during the pandemic
Apr 17th, 2020
Wellness during the pandemic If there was ever a time for physicians to take one’s physical and mental health seriously, it is now. This situation may last for weeks and quite likely months. The WHO warns us to prepare for “a marathon, not a sprint”. We will be facing difficult decisions that can create distress. […]