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 10 000 are afflicted with this rare condition, which often presents in childhood.”

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Date: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET

Imagine a gender equal health system. One that is free of bias towards women physicians, medical learners, health workers and patients. We must eliminate the double standard, and level the playing field. What would that look like? What could be achieved? Join Canada’s top women in medicine as they share their experience and discuss how to #BreakTheBias.

Moderated by: Dr. Katharine Smart, President, Canadian Medical Association

Dr. Gigi Osler, President, Federation of Medical Women of Canada

Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass, President, Black Physicians of Canada

Dr. Deidre Young, President, Canadian Women in Medicine

Dr. Sarah Funnell, Founding Director, Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education

Dr. Joanne Liu, Former President, Doctors Without Borders International

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This is a special supplement entitled Dialogues in Dry Eye focusing on perspectives and insights in the management of dry eye and ocular surface disease.

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February 16th, 2022

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) embraces inclusivity and opposes discrimination based on (but not limited to) religion, race, citizenship, country or ethnic origin, language, age, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, cognitive or physical ability, and economic status. As the recognized unified voice for ophthalmology in Canada, COS is strengthened by its diversity, and the COS is committed to being a leader in equity, diversity and inclusion in ophthalmology. COS members come from broad and diverse backgrounds, and this variety of experiences, training, and personal qualities is fundamental to a physician’s ability to provide the highest quality and culturally competent care for all patients.

Date: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Time: 8:30 pm

Topic: AAO/AAPOS February 2022 Journal Club

Moderator: Dr. Ken Wright

Validation of a novel strabismus surgery 3D-printed silicone eye model for simulation training – Yi Ning Strube, MD

Increasing incidence and risk factors for divergence insufficiency esotropia – David L. Guyton, MD

Long-term ophthalmic outcomes in 120 children with unilateral coronal synostosis: A 20-year retrospective analysis – Linda R. Dagi, MD

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Date: Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Time: 8:00 am

Speakers: Dr. Sara Wester, Dr. Erin Shriver, Dr. Femida Kherani

Topic: Session 1 Oculoplastics.

The panelists will answer questions posed from the original webinar series or submitted in advance and will provide real-life professional mentoring and advice as experienced OCP specialists. This informal webinar format will allow for ample participation from all to share questions and make comments and encourages discussion among participants.

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Date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Topic: Current Status of Gender Equity in Ophthalmology

Speaker: Dr. Yvonne Buys

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please see some recommended readings below.

Buys YM, Canizares M, Felfeli T, Jin Y: Influence of age, sex, and generation on physician payments and clinical activity in Ontario, Canada: An age-period-cohort analysis. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2019;205:184-96

Buys YM, Canizares M, Felfeli T, Jin YP: Trends in payments among male and female ophthalmologists in Ontario from 1992 to 2018. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2021.07.011.

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