Category Archives: Subspecialities
MedED Talks Podcast – Curbside Consults on Retinal Vein Occlusion Management: Use of Imaging in Monitoring Treatment Response in RVO
Aug 9th, 2021
Retinal vein occlusions (RVOs) are the second most common retinal vascular disorder after diabetic retinopathy. The early and accurate diagnosis of RVO is paramount so that therapy can be initiated in a timely manner to prevent vision decline. Newer imaging technologies integrated into current diagnostic algorithms are aiding in the diagnosis of RVO and guiding […]
Webinar – Orbis: The World’s Only Flying Eye Hospital
Aug 6th, 2021
Date: August 12,2021 Time: 7:30pm EDT Topic: Orbis: The World’s Only Flying Eye Hospital Overview: In the second event of our Orbis Speaker Series, we’ll give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of the incredible Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, the world’s only fully accredited, state-of-the-art teaching hospital on board an airplane. You’ll learn how […]
On Demand Webinar: The New Management of IRD Patients in the Era of Gene Therapy – A Team Approach
Jul 27th, 2021
Learning Webinar Available on Demand A medical education program for a broad Canadian medical audience focused on inherited retinal diseases and gene therapy. It will include 6 short talks (~ 10 min each) on IRD patient journey + Panel discussion on the Multidisciplinary Management of a IRD patient. Archived Webinar Content When to suspect an […]
Inherited Retinal Dystrophies, Clinical Breakthroughs and Gene Replacement Therapies: Entering a New Era of Medicine
Jul 21st, 2021
Description This is an Educational Webinar Series available on demand. There are Series of 3 webinars focusing on inherited retinal disease presented by Canadian experts discussing inherited retinal dystrophies from symptoms, to diagnosis and treatment options. The role of genetic screening and genetic counseling as part of the patient journey are also presented. Each of […]
22nd International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases and Retinoblastoma (ISGEDR) Meeting
Jul 14th, 2021
22nd ISGEDR Meeting, will be held hybrid (virtual and in person) from September 2nd to 4th 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland, jointly with the European Retinoblastoma Group (EURbG), the Société de Génétique Ophtalmologique Francophone (SGOF), and the European Reference Network dedicated to Rare Eye Diseases (ERN-EYE). The scientific program promises to be outstanding, covering the hotest topics in ocular […]
The Second issue of the 2021 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is Online!
Jul 13th, 2021
The Second issue of the 2021 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery isonline. This program celebrates the ASCRS Film Festival and features an outstanding array ofaward-winning videos. After each video, Dr. Robert Osher interviews Dr. Shachar Tauber,Chairman of the Film Festival, allowing the viewer to understand the judge’s perspective. The program is as […]
Peut-on réapprendre à voir quand on a perdu la vision ? | Cynthia Qian | TEDxUmontreal
Jul 13th, 2021
Dr. Cynthia Qian presents two revolutionary methods to help people with inherited retinal diseases to regain their vision. Gene therapy for young children whose disease is at an early stage, and the bionic eye for people who may have completely lost their sight. Blindness is no longer a fatality. Explanation in video.
Virtual-Vancouver Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Meeting
Jul 13th, 2021
This year’s Vancouver Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting will be held online on Friday, September 10. Please see https://ophthalmology.med.ubc.ca/conference/ for details. Please note registration is not open yet but will be available shortly.
PCC Rounds-Specialty Contact Lenses: Seeing People Who Can’t See Me
Jun 20th, 2021
Joint International Rounds with Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) Topic: Specialty Contact Lenses: Seeing People Who Can’t See Me Presenter: Brittany Yelle, OD Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Register Here Ottawa Leads: Kashif Baig, MD and Brittany Yelle, OD The Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) […]