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Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
EyeTube
Oct 31st, 2018
EyeTube offers a collection of bi-weekly podcasts pertaining to innovations in eye care across all sub-specialities in ophthalmology. Episode topics include, but are not limited to, the following: pediatric ophthalmology diagnostics/imaging ocular surface/ocular surface disease contact lenses and solutions diet and nutrition ulcers meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) glaucoma Patient-physician relationships and patient complaints are examined subject areas […]
The Retina Channel Podcast
Oct 31st, 2018
The Retina Channel Podcast offers stimulating, motivating, and thought-provoking podcasts presented by doctors in the field of ophthalmology. On this channel you will even find podcasts hosted by Canadian retina specialists, including Dr. Amin Kherani, Dr. Brian Ballios, and Dr. Rob Devenyi. This retina podcast allows doctors to share articles, studies, and their own review of […]
Gonioscopy.org
Oct 30th, 2018
Gonioscopy is one of the more challenging eye examination techniques for ophthalmology residents to learn. Unfortunately, in clinical practice gonioscopy, is not performed as often as it should be; therefore, Gonioscopy.org is a great tool that can be used to share techniques, images and provide a gap in knowledge for the ophthalmological community. Target Audience The […]
Make the Difference: Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide
Oct 30th, 2018
Access Details Learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and their initiatives.
Programme de rétroaction personnalisée sur la pratique (PRPP)
Oct 29th, 2018
The Programme de rétroaction personnalisée sur la pratique (PRPP) is an in-depth online assessment tool that allows Québec medical specialists to obtain feedback on their practice. The voluntary assessment was developed by the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ). The PRPP proposes three questionnaires aimed at the colleagues and patients of each physician. You may […]
Prescribing Safely Canada Accredited Modules
Oct 29th, 2018
Building on the success of Prescribing Safely Canada pilot and the feedback, the Royal College is pleased to offer accredited modules that offer more prescribing assessments across specialties in a new engaging format. For a limited time only, please take advantage of this accredited learning opportunity to assess your prescribing skills. Target Audience These online […]
Medical use of cannabis for glaucoma
Oct 26th, 2018
October 2018 Background The clinical utility of cannabis (sometimes referred to as marijuana or marihuana) for the treatment of glaucoma is limited by the inability to separate the potential clinical action from the undesirable neuropsychological and behavioural effects. The Canadian Ophthalmological Society does not support the medical use of cannabis for the treatment of glaucoma […]
Micro-invasive or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (2017)
Oct 26th, 2018
Position Statement (December 2017) Summary Current surgical treatments for glaucoma are aimed at reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) through decreasing aqueous inflow or enhancing of aqueous outflow and thereby reducing the risk of visual field loss. While trabeculectomy and implantation of glaucoma drainage devices are the standard and more commonly performed surgical interventions for glaucoma, they […]