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 the VR Magic EyeSi® Surgical simulator. A staple in many ophthalmology training programs, the EyeSi® system provides virtual modules to practice surgical skills in cataract surgery. However, there are no specific walkthroughs and tips provided by the simulator in completing each individual level. Hence our library of over 100 videos on Youtube® include individualized advice and narration on video walkthroughs on how we approached each level, and our final scoring as well. We hope these videos help ophthalmology residents in completing all the levels in the EyeSi® cataract simulator, that will translate directly into real-life operating room success!

EyeSi Vitreoretinal Simulator Walkthrough

In this project, we provide walkthrough videos of the levels of the VR Magic EyeSi® Surgical simulator for the Vitreoretinal module. A staple in many ophthalmology training programs, the EyeSi® system provides virtual modules to practice surgical skills in cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery. However, there are no specific walkthroughs and tips provided by the simulator in completing each individual level. Hence our library of over 100 videos on Youtube® include individualized advice and narration on video walkthroughs on how we approached each level, and our final scoring as well.

Read more here to learn about the Clinical Ophthalmologists and the Design Teams involved in this innovative project.

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology

In this webinar, we present speakers discussion initiatives of importance to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals:

• Advocating on Behalf of the Profession
• Competence by Design
• Alleviating Drug Shortages
• Innovation and Development – COS Annual Meeting & Exhibition

In the presentations, you will:

• Understand the COS educational offerings, professional development opportunities, and resources readily available to members.​
• Integrate learnings about drug shortages, national vision care, scope expansion and access to eye care into clinical practice.​

Affect change through leadership opportunities on the Board of Directors or one of the COS Councils and Committees

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On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:00 pm EST, COS presented a webinar entitled LGBTQ2S+ Issues in Ophthalmology: Working Towards Equity.

Dr Michael A. Puente presented this 1.5-hour webinar examining the status of health equity for LGBTQ2S+ patients and professional equity for LGBTQ2S+ ophthalmologists, with a view to creating safe spaces for and allyship with the LGBTQ2S+ community. The lecture was followed by a case-based panel discussion.

Speaker – Dr. Michael A. Puente, Jr. Michael Puente, MD, is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado and a pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado. He is a co-founder of the LGBTQ+ Interest Group of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and volunteers as a mentor in AAO’s Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Advocacy Committee of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and is a member of the AAPOS Taskforce on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He has led an advocacy campaign to overturn the United States Food and Drug Administration’s ban on corneal donation by men who have sex with men, working with members of the United States Congress as well as leadership of the American Medical Association, Eye Bank Association of America, and AAO. He has presented on LGBTQ+ issues in

The full webinar video is available for download here.

If you would like to view specific topics from the video, please see the titles and links for download below:

1. Sex
2. Sexual Orientation
3. Safe Space Part 1
4. Safe Space Part 2
5. Microaggressions
6. LGBTQ2S+
7. Intersectionality
8. Implicit Bias
9. Gender
10. Two Spirit
11. Allyship

This is a talk organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents about comprehensive ophthalmology opportunities for residents. Presented on Saturday Jan 14 2023.

Speakers: Dr. Wei Sim (Current PGY-5 at uOttawa, Incoming Glaucoma Fellow at Queen’s) Dr. Etienne Benard-Seguin (Current PGY-5 at U of Calgary, Incoming Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow at Emory University) Dr. Miso Gostimir (Residency at Western, Current Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgery and Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow at Wills Eye Hospital)

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This is a talk organized by the Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents about comprehensive ophthalmology opportunities for residents. Presented on Sunday Dec 18 2022.

Speakers: Dr. Jason Kwok (Residency at University of Toronto Class of 2022, Comprehensive practice in Toronto) Dr. Grace Qiao (Residency at University of British Columbia Class of 2022, Comprehensive practice in Vancouver)

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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. Georges Nassrallah (Residency at McGill University, Oculoplastics fellowship at University of Toronto)

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The 4th issue of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is out! Given the tremendous interest in Flange techniques developed by Brazilian surgeon Dr. Sergio Canabrava, the entire program is devoted to this new surgical procedure. By eliminating suturing for intraocular devices and dislocated intraocular lenses, the ophthalmic surgeon has a powerful new weapon in our surgical armamentarium.

The VJCRGS is completing its 38th year of providing the highest quality of education to anterior segment surgeons around the world. With a new issue every quarter, the Journal is a free benefit for being a member of COS, allowing access to all 38 years of content.

Table of Contents Volume 38, Issue 4, 2022

Double Flanged Polypropylene Technique

Double Flanged Polypropylene……………………………… Drs. Sergio Canabrava, Gustavo Rodrigues,

Mayarn Cardoso, & Thiago Galvao, Brazil Sleeve Assisted……………………………………………………. Dr. Behzad Barazandeh, Iran

Toric and Multifocal…………………………………………………………………………….. Dr. Yuri McKee, USA

Piercing Flanged Technique…………….. Drs. Durval Carvelho, Lara Picanco, & Caroline Lima, Brazil

Haptic Externalized………………….. Drs. Calin Petru Tataru, Paul Filip Curca, Catalina Ioana Tataru,

Maria Dudau, Alexandra Mosu, & Laura Denisa Preoteasa, Romania Using an Injector…………………………………….. Dr. Ahmed Samir, Saudi Arabia

New IOL Design…………………………………………………………….. Drs. Sheetal Brar & Sri Ganesh, India

Ahmed Segment……………………………… Drs. Victoria de Rojas, Marcelino Alvarez, Patricia Simon,

Lorea Zurntuza, & Isabel Escofet, Spain Assia Anchor…………. Drs. Liat Mendel, Haggay Avizemer, & Guy Kleinmann, Israel

Dislocated IOLs………………………………………………………………………. Dr. Cathleen M. McCabe, USA

Prosthetic Iris……………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Altan A. Ozcan, Turkey

5 Year Overview………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Sergio Canabrava, Brazil

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Dear Colleagues The call for submissions for the 4th Edition of the WHO Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) is now open until 31 January 2023! The HAFF aims to celebrate the art of short films as a means of raising awareness and promoting global health issues.  WHO invites all video artists and video creators from all over the world to submit their short documentaries, fiction or animation films of three to eight minutes for the categories of better health and well-being and Universal Health Coverage in the context of vision and eye care and/or ear and hearing care. This is a great opportunity for film and video innovators in both communities to champion and promote these important areas of health. We are looking forward to receiving your short films! Best regards, Vision and Eye Care & Ear and Hearing Care Programmes   More info   More info

The third issue of the 2022 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is out!  It is an intense educational journey into the technique that is changing the management of complicated cataract surgery developed by Dr. Shin Yamane from Japan.  The hour long issue teaches the viewing ophthalmologist the technique and many modifications of Intrascleral Haptic Fixation, an innovative approach when the capsule has been damage or is absent.  The VJCRGS is in its 38th year of providing the highest quality of education to anterior segment surgeons around the world.  With a new issue every quarter, the Journal is a free benefit for being a member of COS allowing access to all 38 years of content. 

Table of Contents

Volume 38, Issue , 3, 2022Intrascleral Haptic Fixation

(Modifications of the Yamane Technique)

I-Fixation Technique……………………………….. Drs. Jobu Sugita, Kohei Ichikawa, Yusuke Matsuzaki,

Toshihiko Ohta, Akira Murakami, Japan Haptic Tucking Scleral Fixation    Drs. Rohan Mehra, Naveen Naik, Pooja Khamar, India

Transconjunctival Intrascleral IOL Fixation with

Double Needle Technique………………………………………………………. Dr. Shin Yamane, Japan

10 Tips for Learning Yamane……………. Drs. Mehdi Shajari, Thomas Kreutzer, Wolfgang J. Mayer,

Thomas Kohnen, Siegfried Priglinger, Germany Shortening the Learning Curve Drs. Maria Jesus Quiroz, Jorge Armentia, Ana Matheu,

Pablo Marti, Emilio Segovia, Alejandra Herranz, Paula Burgos, Spain Learn from Our Mistakes………… Drs. Brian Kim, Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, Ashraf Armia,

Marjan Farid, Soosan Jacob, Naveen Rao, USA, India, Egypt Flattened Flange……………………………………………………… Dr. Fikret Ucar, Turkey

Trocar Assisted………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Sherif Gamal Edlin, Egypt

Iris Hook…………………………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Amit Mishra, India

Flexible Tubing……………………………………………………………………………….. Dr. Ertugrul Can, Turkey

Forceps-Needle……………………………………………… Drs. Michael Amon, Clemens Bernhart, Austria

27g Blunt and 30g Ultrathin Needles with Flaps and Tunnels…………………….. Drs. Kazuya Morino,

Masayuki Akimoto, Japan Visconeedling for IOL Capture        Drs. Carlos M Menna Barreto, Roberta K Menna Barreto,

Pedro K Menna Barreto, Vicente M Menna Barreto, Brazil Challenging Case…………………………………………………………. Dr. Fikret Ucar, Turkey

Yamane plus Artificial Iris……………………………. Drs. Wolfgang J. Mayer, Daniel R. Muth, Germany

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