Category Archives: Retina

Re-Visioning: Stargardt Disease
Mar 9th, 2022

An article, entitled Re-visioning by Carol Yaple, which was included in the CMAJ, Vol. 194, Issue 97 Mar 2022 “On Dec. 1, 2011, I received a diagnosis of Stargardt disease, an inherited retinal disorder that affects central vision. Genetic testing showed that my mother carried the mutation, and my father contributed a common variant. One in […]

EPSAA Scientific Meeting
Jan 21st, 2022

The Eye Physicians and Surgeons Association of Alberta (EPSAA) will host the Scientific Meeting on February 12, 2022 in a digital format, from 08:00 to 12:30. Featured speakers include Dr. Nupura Bakshi, an assistant professor from the University of Toronto (specialty Retina & Uveitis), and Dr. Marie-Claude Robert, a professeure adjointe de clinique from Université […]

Retinal Disease in Focus- 2021 BAYER SPEAKER SERIES
Nov 17th, 2021

Topic: International Retina Forum: Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Your Clinic Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST Interactive webinar Learning Objectives Proactive treatment paradigms for wAMD, DME & RVO. Why and how to apply it in your clinical practice? Home monitoring: Is it ready for prime time and how can your […]

2021 CRS Annual Meeting – Global Retina Leaders
Nov 17th, 2021

The Canadian Retina Society’s Annual Meeting is the premier event for retina specialists in Canada. Now in its ninth year, we are pleased that the 2021 Annual Meeting will provide the same high caliber and meaningful educational content as always – this year, delivered via virtual webinar. Topic: Global Retina Leaders Date: November 20th, 2021 […]

Retina World Congress
Nov 4th, 2021

The Retina World Congress will take place May 12-15, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel. Retina World Congress is one of the world’s premiere meetings on vitreoretinal disease, treatment, and health. Retina World Congress is a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting international professionals to foster dialogue and to generate consensus […]

The Macula Society 45th Annual Anniversary Meeting
Oct 27th, 2021

Date: June 8th – 11th, 2022 Location: The Ritz Carleton, Berlin, Germany The Information Packet for the 45th Macula Society Annual Meeting is now available!  Click on the link below for more details and to register:

DOVS RETINA CONNECT -Complex VitreoRetinal challenges
Oct 4th, 2021

Tuesday October 26, 2021 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Topic:  Complex VitreoRetinal challenges Speaker:  Dr. Fernando Arevalo Register in advance for this webinar: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Virtual Retina Case Conference Canada 2021
Sep 24th, 2021

Date: October 30th, 2021 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Co-chairs Nupura Bakshi, MD, FRCSC, Assistant Professor, Medical Retina and Uveitis Specialist St. Michael’s Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto Michael Kapusta, MD, FRCSC, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Vitreo-Retinal Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology McGill University, […]

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 […]