Category Archives: Subspecialities

Lifestyle Habits in Glaucoma: Practical Advice for Patients and Ophthalmologists

Mar 13th, 2025

This article was authored by: Dr. Eileen Javidi, MD, Dr. Georges Durr, MD FRCSC and Dr. Younes Agoumi, MD FRCSC. The PRC Committee wish to acknowledge Félix Plamondon from the University of Laval for their initiative and contribution. Patients suffering from glaucoma often seek advice on lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, and other habits […]

CJO February 2025: Featured Highlights on Glaucoma

Mar 10th, 2025

The following CJO Highlight summarizes key findings from the journal article “Effect of ginkgo biloba extract on macula and peripapillary perfusion examined using optical coherence tomography angiography.”1 This pilot study investigated the effects of Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE) supplementation on macular and peripapillary perfusion in patients with early-to-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. Despite promising clinical studies […]

EyeNovation: Unveiling the pachychoroid disease spectrum: a deep dive into central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy

Mar 10th, 2025

Join us for our next webinar in our EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise! “Unveiling the pachychoroid disease spectrum: a deep dive into central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy”, presented by Dr. Angie H.C. Fong, University of Hong Kong school of Clinical Medicine. This engaging session exploring the evolving understanding of the pachychoroid […]

EyeNovation Webinar: The Value and Importance of the Double Layer Sign – Recording

Feb 21st, 2025

We’re excited to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, ‘The value and importance of the double layer sign’, was presented by Dr. Usha Chakravarthy on February 18, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET. Dr. Chakravarthy will provide a background on the double layer sign, its definition, […]

35th Annual Jack Crawford Day Conference

Feb 11th, 2025

Join your fellow members of the U of T and SickKids Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences communities for a full day of professional development and networking opportunities. This conference honours the late Dr. Jack S. Crawford, former Ophthalmologist-in-Chief for the Hospital for Sick Children, whose career was dedicated to advancing the specialty of pediatric ophthalmology and […]

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series

Feb 10th, 2025

The Wills Eye Hospital and University of Toronto are excited to bring you the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series: Date: Saturday February 15th 2025Time: 10:00 – 11:30 EST Co-moderated by Professors Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto). Keynote Presentation:Alain Saad, MD Vice Head Anterior Segment and Refractive […]

CJO January 2025: Featured Highlights on Glaucoma

Feb 7th, 2025

The following CJO Highlight summarizes key findings from the journal article “Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk: A Comparative Study of Escitalopram and Antidepressants.”1 Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is an ophthalmic emergency that has been linked to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) due to their mild anticholinergic effect and possibility of mydriasis. Escitalopram, one of the most prescribed […]

Understanding Uveal Melanoma: A Rare but Serious Eye Cancer

Jan 16th, 2025

Submitted by: Joshua HuangReviewed and approved by: Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin, Dr. Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen What is Uveal Melanoma? Uveal melanoma (commonly referred to as ‘intraocular melanoma’) encompasses melanomas that arise in the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, all of which make up the uvea or uveal tract. The uvea is the second most common location […]

2025 EPSAA Scientific Meeting

Jan 8th, 2025

The Eye Physicians and Surgeons Association of Alberta is proud to announce that the 2025 Scientific Meeting and AGM is scheduled to take place from February 7th to February 8th, 2025 in Banff, Alberta. From this program, learners are expected to: The 2025 Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Annual Scientific Meeting is an Accredited […]