Category Archives: Subspecialities
Webinar – Retina Connect: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology – Reinventing the eye exam
May 1st, 2020
The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. DATE: Tuesday May 5, 2020 4pm EST TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology – Reinventing the eye exam SPEAKER: Pearse Keane, MD FRCOphth Associate Professor, University College London. Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Panelists Renaud Duval, Universite de […]
Recommendations for Conducting Vitreoretinal Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 30th, 2020
April 30, 2020 The CRS Executive has reviewed and supports the recommendations of the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) for conducting vitreoretinal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRS endorses these ASRS recommendations for application within the Canadian context. Read the full ASRS recommendations for conducting vitreoretinal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery Position Statement: Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 Pandemic for Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
Apr 28th, 2020
April 28, 2020 Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 Pandemic for Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Background The Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery has evaluated the current literature assessing the risk to ophthalmologists who perform oculoplastics procedures during and after the current pandemic. Using the best evidence available, guidelines on the minimum personal protective equipment that surgeons should […]
International Uveitis Study Group Document Collection About the Care of Uveitis Patients in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 27th, 2020
COVID-19 Document Library
Canadian Glaucoma Society Recommendations for Providing Eye Care to Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 21st, 2020
April 16, 2020 Background The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to widespread implementation of physical isolating measures and cessation of non-urgent medical visits and procedures. This document is to provide guidance to physicians caring for glaucoma patients to help mitigate the risk to patient and care provider while balancing the need for treatment to preserve vision. […]
Virtual Care for Canadian Physicians
Apr 11th, 2020
This playbook was written to help Canadian physicians introduce virtual patient encounters into their daily practices. It is intended to be virtual care platform and vendor agnostic. It focuses on video visits, though phone calls and patient messaging are also categorized as virtual care. While not exhaustive, the playbook covers all key considerations to succeed […]
Lacrimal irrigation /Surgery/Manipulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 7th, 2020
April 7, 2020 The Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery and the Canadian Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus have evaluated the management of lacrimal disorders and the risks to ophthalmologists during this COVID crisis. The attached statement has been endorsed by the COS Board of Directors. These comments and recommendations are based on the “conditions […]
Canadian Eye and Tissue Bank Operational Status Update
Mar 24th, 2020
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 […]
Cybersight.org
Jan 30th, 2020
A classic ophthalmology online resource, cybersight.org, recently had a facelift to its website design making it even more user-friendly. I have been a frequent visitor to the website since I was in training because of the plethora of free textbooks, surgical videos, webinars, and online courses. As a division of Orbis, the resources have a […]