Category Archives: Retina

Ophthalmology Revision Course

Aug 19th, 2024

Date: September 23 – 27, 2024 Location: Montreal, QC (in-person) The Cours de révision en ophtalmologie (CROUM) is a refresher course for French-speaking ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents from around the world who would like to improve their knowledge. This intensive, 5-day training is being offered by the University of Montreal in Montreal, QC. The program […]

10th Global Ophthalmology Meeting

May 9th, 2024

Date: October 10-11, 2024 Location: Madrid, Spain Welcome to the 10th Global Ophthalmology Meeting, happening on October 10-11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This conference serves as a vital platform for ophthalmologists, researchers, clinicians, educators, and industry professionals worldwide. Attendees can expect an engaging program featuring scientific sessions, keynote presentations, workshops, and poster sessions covering various […]

Solar Eclipse Safety – Q&A

Apr 17th, 2024

UPDATE (2024-04-17): We are collecting case reports on solar retinopathy following the recent solar eclipse. If a patient you’ve seen experienced vision impairment or related symptoms after viewing the eclipse, please fill out the following form to contribute to our research efforts. Your participation is crucial in helping us gather valuable data to better understand […]

Surgical Retina Fellowship program at the Ivey Eye Institute and Western University

Sep 13th, 2023

Dr. Munir Iqbal is pleased to announce the initiation of a Surgical Retina Fellowship program at the Ivey Eye Institute and Western University in London, Ontario The fellowship will be 2 years in length, and will include exposure to clinical aspects of retina disease management. The fellow will have the opportunity to evaluate both new […]

COS 2023 Lion’s Lair Video is Now Available for Viewing

Aug 16th, 2023

Click Here to View Video The Lions of Canadian Ophthalmology gathered on Friday, June 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 am ET at the 2023 COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition to judge three research presentations related to retinal disease. Dr. Diana Do delivered a keynote lecture on Clinical Innovations: From Bench to Bedside ̶ The Future […]

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Update 2024

Aug 14th, 2023

February 23 – 25, 2024 – JW Marriot Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa – Orlando, Florida Course Directors: Sophie Bakri, M.D., Richard TenHulzen, M.D. and Joanne Shen, M.D. This three-day live and livestream conference offers comprehensive updates in ophthalmology and optometry that can be immediately applied to clinical practice. Topics will include neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, cornea and […]

Ophthalmology Explorer

Mar 21st, 2023

As a team of ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, and medical students at the University of Calgary, we are dedicated to exploring and developing simulation-based learning endeavours and 3D printing innovations in surgical ophthalmology. Check out the latest simulation walkthrough videos below: The EyeSi Simulator Walkthrough In this project, we provide walkthrough videos of the levels of […]

17th International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS) Congress

Feb 27th, 2023

September 6th to 9th 2023, Berlin, Germany A 4-day Live Congress, exchanging experience and knowledge, organized by the International Ocular Inflammation Society in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin from 6-9 September, 2023. It will be a unique gathering of 34 international societies, 14 Sections, free papers and other Special Interest Symposia. The program committee led […]

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. […]