Category Archives: For Residents & Fellows

Tuesdays with the Titans: Ophthalmology Update & Review Lecture Series
Dec 18th, 2024

The University of Alberta and ACUPO are eager to present: Tuesdays with the Titans: Ophthalmology Update and Review Lecture Series. This is a series of webinars that will be hosted on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, MST. Learners are expected to: The schedule is as follows: Date Speaker Topic University January 7th, 2025 […]

Maximize Your MOC Credits
Dec 17th, 2024

To ensure you make the most of your learning activities, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society has curated some resources to help you maximize your MOC credits.   Discover how to make the most of your CPD activities and maximize your MOC credits throughout the year. This interactive mini-module guides you through a practical case study featuring Dr. […]

Joint Position Statement on the Use of Patented Microcurrent Technology for Dry AMD
Dec 11th, 2024

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and Canadian Retina Society (CRS) advise caution when considering a new microcurrent treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While early studies suggest it may help, there isn’t enough long-term evidence to confirm its safety or effectiveness. Retinal specialists, given their extensive expertise in managing age-related macular degeneration, recommend that […]

COS – THE EYECAN PODCAST- New Season!
Dec 3rd, 2024

The podcast features guest speakers from across Canada and innovative practitioners from around the world discussing diverse topics and how they impact ophthalmology. Topics range from emerging techniques and technologies to building individual resilience as Canadian physicians. Through it all, this podcast aims to build connections within the ophthalmological community, share our experiences, and to […]

Diabetes Awareness Month
Nov 29th, 2024

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to highlight the critical role ophthalmologists play in managing diabetic eye disease. To support your practice, the Practice Resource Centre has compiled a curated list of insightful journal articles, clinical guidelines, and patient resources focused on diabetic retinopathy and related complications. Explore these valuable tools to stay informed […]

EyeNovation Webinar: The Impact of Corneal Spherical Aberration and Pupil Dynamics on Premium IOLs – Recording
Nov 22nd, 2024

We are excited to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, “Impact of corneal spherical aberration and pupil dynamics on premium IOLs’ optical behavior,” presented by the esteemed Professor Damien Gatinel from Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Université Paris Cité. Professor Gatinel, a Hospital Practitioner currently on secondment at Hôpital […]

ANZGS Congress 2025
Nov 13th, 2024

The Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society will be hosting their 2025 ANZGS Congress, which will be held in Perth from 14 – 16 February 2025. The congress will include the highly popular and somewhat unpredictable interactive panel and case presentations, the ACB Molteno Off-Piste Lecture, and numerous keynote presentations from the glaucoma field, along […]

DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – IN PERSON
Nov 6th, 2024

Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024 Time: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Location: 45 Brunswick Ave., Multi-purpose Room B, Toronto, ON Title: Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis AND Other infectious uveitis, & uveitis Speakers: Drs. Nisha Acharya and Panos Christaskis     The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program is a self-approved group learning […]

DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – Lessons Learned from Uveitis Cases  – VIA ZOOM
Nov 6th, 2024

Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Eastern Standard Time) Title: Lessons Learned from Uveitis Cases Speaker: Dr. Nisha Acharya Zoom link: Register in advance for this webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Objectives: 1. To understand the pros and cons of systemic […]