Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

Videos for Donning & Doffing PPE

The first video shows how to do donning and doffing of PPE during routine care of any patient that is suspected of confirmed COVID-19. This mask protects from droplets.  Droplet Precautions – Donning and Doffing PPE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww0Rf079MZ4 The second video shows donning and doffing of PPE with N95 masks to be used when performing aerosolized procedures on […]

Canadian Eye and Tissue Bank Operational Status Update

March 24, 2020 Province Program Status March 24, 2020 British Columbia The Eye Bank of BC is continuing to recover, albeit at a reduced level. During this time, BC is deferring all respiratory-related deaths and those from ICUs; and will be asking supplemental Med/Soc questions (1. Has the donor been diagnosed with or suspected to […]

Ergonomics for the Ophthalmologist Videos

The COS is pleased to provide access to the presentations on Ergonomics that took place during the 2017 COS Annual Meeting in Montreal, QC. On this page you will find a variety of resources and video presentations on the subject of ergonomics. CPD Credit Scanning resources that are relevant to your professional practice by enhancing […]

New Recommendations Regarding Urgent and Nonurgent Patient Care from AAO

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Ophthalmology now finds it essential that all ophthalmologists cease providing any treatment other than urgent or emergent care immediately. We now live and practice in a critically different medical reality—a rapidly evolving viral pandemic that is projected to, if unchecked, kill millions of Americans and tens […]

AAO’s Clinical Coronavirus Resources for Ophthalmologists

The AAO has created a portal for ophthalmologists to receive daily updates on COVID-19, including information on how to keep Ophthalmologists and their patients safe. Coronavirus and Eye Care

Recommended Protocol for Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 Patient Use CONTACT and DROPLET PRECAUTIONS with Eye Protection

Best practice for prevention of droplet or contact transmission of infectious agents in Ophthalmology clinics

Practical Ergonomic and Mindfulness Tips for a Day in the Operating Room

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 […]

Practical Ergonomic Tip: Mindfulness

Turning Burnout into Joy

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 […]