The February 2024 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: 

Editor-in-Chief’s report: 2023 at CJO: In this editorial, Dr. Varun Chaudhary highlights some of the CJO’s key accomplishments and outcome metrics from 2023, including another significant increase in the journal’s Impact Factor, which now sits at 4.2.

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 3 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. In addition, our February visual abstract provides a visual summary of an article on Risk factors for ischemic cerebral stroke in patients with acute amaurosis fugax.

Original research articles:

• Analysis of ophthalmology subspeciality opioid prescribing patterns during the opioid public health crisis
• Safety and efficacy of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
• Use of virtual care in ophthalmology in Ontario, Canada in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion landscape in Canadian postgraduate medical education for ophthalmology
• Multifocal electroretinographic findings in angiographic macular leakage in the setting of intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:

• Comparison of ChatGPT to ophthalmology resident and staff consultants on an ophthalmological training tool [research letter]
• Text-to-image artificial intelligence models for preoperative counselling in oculoplastics [research letter]
• Cilioretinal artery occlusion secondary to central retinal vein occlusion [photo essay]
• Retinal ischemic perivascular lesions and sickle cell maculopathy [photo essay]
• Strabismus in early disseminated Lyme disease: case report and summary of the literature [case report]
• Poor response of solitary optic disc retinal capillary hemangioblastoma to intravitreal propranolol [case report]
• Blockchain technology: revolutionizing ophthalmology and patient-centered care [correspondence]

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We recognize the importance of promoting a more inclusive and diverse community of ophthalmologists, and we’re committed to providing valuable resources to support our members in this journey including a glossary of EDI terms, online resources, and infographics.

By embracing EDI principles, we can create a more equitable and welcoming environment for patients and professionals alike. As you engage with our resources, remember that embracing these principles not only benefits your own professional development but also enhances the quality of patient care.

We invite you to actively participate in promoting EDI within ophthalmology. Share your insights, experiences, and suggestions to help us expand our resources and support for the community.

Glossary of EDI Terms: Understanding the language of EDI is an essential first step in promoting inclusivity and diversity within your practice. Explore our short glossary of key EDI terms.
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Incorporating EDI Principles into Your Organization or Team: Learn how to foster an inclusive environment by understanding and implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.
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Anti-Racism: Discover strategies and resources for addressing and combating racism within your organization or team.
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Implicit Bias: Explore the impact of unconscious bias and ways to mitigate its effects in your workplace.
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Microaggressions in Healthcare: Recognize and address microaggressions that occur in healthcare settings, fostering a more respectful environment.
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Strategies to Approach Microaggressions: Gain practical techniques and insights for effectively addressing and reducing microaggressions in your organization.
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Resources for Conducting Research: Access tools and references for conducting research that promotes Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in your field.
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Resources for Medical Education and Residency: Discover educational resources and strategies for integrating EDI principles into medical education.
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Economics & EDI: Explore the economic aspects of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and how they impact your organization or team.
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Videos and TED Talks: Access a collection of insightful videos and TED Talks that provide valuable perspectives and practical insights on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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Other Resources on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Find additional valuable resources to deepen your understanding and implementation of EDI principles beyond the listed categories.
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The December 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights:

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 4 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our October visual abstract, Comparison of pre-formalin fixation and postfixation temporal artery biopsy lengths

Original research articles:

• Updated inventory and projections for Canada’s ophthalmology workforce
• Long-term outcomes of type 1 retinopathy of prematurity following monotherapy with bevacizumab: a Canadian experience
• Assessment of the optic nerve, macular, and retinal vascular effects of COVID-19
• Idiopathic epiretinal membranes: postoperative changes in morphology
• Impact of inherited retinal diseases on Canadian patients and families: a mixed-methods study
• Backlog in ophthalmic surgeries associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario 2020

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:

• Antibiotic resistance profile in bacterial keratitis: a single-centre study [research letter]
• Costs associated with treating uveal melanoma are understudied [research letter]
• Hyperviscosity retinopathy from chronic myelogenous leukemia [photo essay]
• Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma: a panuveitis masquerade [photo essay]
• Variable phenotypic expression of MYOC mutations in a family with inherited pediatric glaucoma [case report]
• Rapidly progressive optic neuropathy due to optic nerve sheath meningioma following hormonal fertility treatment [case report]
• Optical coherence tomography angular hyperreflectivity as an early sign in acute macular neuroretinopathy [case report]

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The October 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: 

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 4 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our October visual abstract, OCTA changes following loading phase with intravitreal aflibercept for DME.

Original research articles:

• Investigation of ocular microstructural changes according to disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Misdiagnosis of fungal infections of the orbit
• Patient perspective on the participation of ophthalmology residents in their cataract surgery
• Cost-effectiveness of locally prepared Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty grafts in Edmonton
• Comparison of surgical techniques for recurrent pterygium
• Indications and pathologic diagnoses of diagnostic chorioretinal biopsies in the province of Quebec, Canada

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:

• Split-detection adaptive optics imaging for cytoid body-like materials in a cotton wool spot [photo essay]
• Polyp clusters: atypical presentation of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy using OCT angiography [photo essay]
• Intraretinal granuloma in neurocysticercosis [photo essay]
• Accidental intralenticular injection of a dexamethasone implant in an adult male [case report]
• Endoscopy-assisted total pars plana vitrectomy during Boston keratoprosthesis type 1 implantation [case report]
• COVID-19-associated vestibular neuritis in an infant [case report]
• To save the vision of persons with diabetes Canada needs data-informed timely screening [correspondence]

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This is a sortable directory of subspecialty clinical fellowships attended by over 210 Canadian ophthalmology residents. It includes contact information for past residents who indicated they were open to being contacted by prospective fellows.

CCOR Fellowship Directory

A Canadian Ophthalmology Resident’s guide to preparing for life after residency. Learn about the career in general vs subspecialty ophthalmology practice, compare different subspecialties, and how to apply for fellowship. Insights shared are a compilation of previous CCOR fellowship talks and tips from a recent survey of graduating residents.

The August 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights:

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 5 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our August visual abstract, Ten-year analysis of traumatic open-globe injuries in Edmonton, Canada, from 2009–2018.

Original research articles:
• Prevalence and predictors for being unscreened for diabetic retinopathy: a population-based study over a decade
• Efficacy of patient-sided breath shields for slit-lamp examination
• Ontario Cataract Quality Outcome Initiative: appropriateness and prioritization of cataract surgery
• Comparison of netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod as adjuncts to maximum medical therapy in primary open-angle glaucoma
• Quality of life associated with no light perception vision
• Bidirectional tightening of the anterior lamella for involutional lower eyelid entropion

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:
• Evaluating the effect of assessment form design on the quality of feedback in one Canadian ophthalmology residency program as an early adopter of CBME [research letter]
• Optic nerve drusen causing hemorrhages in three retinal layers [photo essay]
• Extensive concomitant optic nerve sheath and sclerochoroidal calcifications [photo essay]
• Serous retinal detachment following non-small cell lung cancer immunotherapy [photo essay]
• Hydroxychloroquine toxicity unmasking an occult retinitis pigmentosa carrier [case report]
• Demarcation laser photocoagulation extinguished PET/CT avidity for choroidal melanoma [case report]
• Two cases of ocular needle injury presenting with endophthalmitis in a Canadian inner-city population [case report]

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CJO: June 2023 Issue Highlights

The June 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: 

Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 5 articles with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our June visual abstract, Comparative evaluation of four Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty graft preparation techniques.

Original research articles:
• Immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) adapted protocol during COVID-19
• Eye protection following cataract surgery: a systematic review
• Optic disc cupping after circumpapillary Pd-103 slotted plaque radiation therapy
• Assessment of peripapillary choroidal thicknesses and optic disc diameters in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
• Yield of investigations in patients with questionable nonglaucomatous optic neuropathy
• Trends in horizontal periocular asymmetry

Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:
• Hockey as an advance organizer for oculoplastics teaching [research letter]
• Regional trends in ophthalmic surgical wait times in Ontario, Canada [research letter]
• Wellness perspectives in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto [research letter]
• Iatrogenic retinal damage and vitreous hemorrhage secondary to YAG laser [photo essay]
• T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia with bilateral optic nerve head infiltrates [photo essay]
• Culture positivity among donor corneas: a single eye bank series [case report]
• Vitrectorhexis for anterior capsulotomy in an intumescent cataract [case report]

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The latest issue of Canadian Eye Care Today is now available. This publication features clinical perspectives and practical information on topics in eye care relevant to today’s clinician. Its peer-reviewed articles focus on the treatment and management of eye disease from a Canadian perspective.

To read the issue now, click here. OR Click on the front cover of the issue below.

The content of this issue includes: Management of recurrent corneal erosions: A stepwise approach Yelin Yang, MD, FRCSC Trocar-based surgical techniques for drainage of management of suprachoroidal hemorrhages David RP Almeida, MD, MBA, PhD
Eric K. Chin, MD Anti-VEGF therapy in pregnancy and breastfeeding Amy Basilious, MD
Rajeev H, Muni, MD, FRCSC
Verena R. Juncal, MD Medical management of glaucoma for the pregnant and breastfeeding patient Gurkaran S. Sarohia, MD
Mathew M. Palakkamanil, MD, FRCSC The evolving role of women in ophthalmology: Can they truly lean in?  Marie-Clause Robert, MD, FRCSC

Read Volume 2, Issue 2

Looking for more? Back issues of Canadian Eye Care Today are available online in open access at canadianeyecaretoday.com.