Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

WSPOS Myopia Consensus Statement 2023
Feb 23rd, 2023

WSPOS are excited to announce the release of the 2023 Myopia Consensus Statement prepared by WSPOS Bureau Members.This is an update to the 2016 Consensus Statement and includes details on:• Interventions To Slow The Progression Of Myopia• What Does Not Work or Has Minimal Effect• What Appears To WorkWe invite you to view the 2023 […]

Foundations of physician wellness (on-demand)
Jan 26th, 2023

Learn core concepts and a framework to approach physician wellness TYPE: On-demand ABOUT THIS COURSE Physician health and wellness is a critical issue that affects all members of a care team, patients and the overall effectiveness of the health system. Organizational factors such as challenging workloads, demanding learning and practice standards, rigid medical culture and […]

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology
Jan 23rd, 2023

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology In this webinar, we present speakers discussion initiatives of importance to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals: In the presentations, you will: Affect change through leadership opportunities on the Board of Directors or one of the COS Councils and Committees Download the Video Here

LGBTQ2S+ Issues in Ophthalmology: Working Towards Equity Webinar
Jan 19th, 2023

Videos Now Available for Download On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:00 pm EST, COS presented a webinar entitled LGBTQ2S+ Issues in Ophthalmology: Working Towards Equity. Dr Michael A. Puente presented this 1.5-hour webinar examining the status of health equity for LGBTQ2S+ patients and professional equity for LGBTQ2S+ ophthalmologists, with a view to creating safe […]

CCOR 2022-23 Fellowship Talk #3 (Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, and Neuro-Ophthalmology)
Jan 19th, 2023

This is a talk organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents about comprehensive ophthalmology opportunities for residents. Presented on Saturday Jan 14 2023. Speakers: Dr. Wei Sim (Current PGY-5 at uOttawa, Incoming Glaucoma Fellow at Queen’s) Dr. Etienne Benard-Seguin (Current PGY-5 at U of Calgary, Incoming Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow at Emory University) Dr. Miso Gostimir […]

CCOR 2022-23 Fellowship Talk #2 (No fellowship)
Jan 19th, 2023

This is a talk organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents about comprehensive ophthalmology opportunities for residents. Presented on Sunday Dec 18 2022. Speakers: Dr. Jason Kwok (Residency at University of Toronto Class of 2022, Comprehensive practice in Toronto) Dr. Grace Qiao (Residency at University of British Columbia Class of 2022, Comprehensive practice in […]

CCOR 2022-23 Fellowship Talk #1 (Surgical Retina, Pediatrics, ASOPRS Oculoplastics)
Jan 19th, 2023

This talk is organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents about fellowship opportunities for ophthalmology residents and was presented on Sunday Dec 4 2022. Speakers: Dr. Michael Mak (Residency at University of Calgary, Surgical Retina fellowship at McGill University) Dr. Stephanie Cote (Residency at Western University, Pediatrics fellowship at University of Southern California) Dr. […]

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology Webinar
Jan 3rd, 2023

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology Webinar Date: January 18, 2023 Time: 7:30-8:30PM ET Join us for this free virtual event and learn about the future direction of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Hear from speakers on Advocacy, Competence by Design, Drug Shortages, and the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. We want to hear from […]

Issue IV – 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery
Jan 3rd, 2023

The 4th issue of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is out! Given the tremendous interest in Flange techniques developed by Brazilian surgeon Dr. Sergio Canabrava, the entire program is devoted to this new surgical procedure. By eliminating suturing for intraocular devices and dislocated intraocular lenses, the ophthalmic surgeon has a […]