Ergonomie: Articles de magazine
Titre: Ergonomics Simplified
Auteure: Camille V. Palma, MD
Éditeur: EyeNet Magazine
Date: Mars 2023
Lien: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ergonomics-simplified
Titre: Ergonomics in Ophthalmology a Lifelong Project
Auteurs: Alex Young, featuring Nicole Bajic, MD
Éditeur: Healio – Ocular Surgery News
Date: Décembre 2022
Lien: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20221220/ergonomics-in-ophthalmology-a-lifelong-project
Titre: The Importance of Ergonomics in the Clinic and OR
Auteure: Ellen Stodola, Editorial Co-Director
Éditeur: EyeWorld
Date: Décembre 2022
Lien: https://www.eyeworld.org/2022/ergonomics-in-the-clinic-and-or/
Titre: Ergonomics: Care for Yourself to Improve Patient Care
Auteure: Peggy Denny, Contributing Writer
Éditeur: EyeNet Magazine
Date: Aôut 2022
Lien: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ergonomics-care-for-yourself-improve-patient-care?august-2022
Titre: Ergonomics In the Clinic and OR
Auteurs: Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD, L.AC; Alison D. Early, MD; Steven G. Safran, MD
Éditeur: Glaucoma Today
Date: Janvier/février 2022
Lien: https://glaucomatoday.com/articles/2022-jan-feb/ergonomics-in-the-clinic-and-or
Titre: Good Posture, Ergonomics and Exercise Key to Long Career for Ophthalmologists
Auteur: Richard L. Lindstrom, MD
Éditeur: Healio – Ocular Surgery News
Date: Janvier 2022
Lien: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20220105/good-posture-ergonomics-and-exercise-key-to-long-career-for-ophthalmologists
Titre: Ergonomic Environment Critical to Well-Being of Eye Specialists
Auteure: Michela Cimberle
Éditeur: Healio – Ocular Surgery News
Date: Janvier 2022
Lien: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20220105/ergonomic-environment-critical-to-wellbeing-of-eye-specialists
Titre: Ergonomics: Perfect Your Posture
Auteur: Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD, L.AC
Éditeur: Ophthalmology Management
Date: Octobre 2021
Lien: https://digital.ophthalmologymanagement.com/publication/frame.php?i=723043&p=&pn=&ver=html5&view=articleBrowser&article_id=4124260
Titre: Making The Retina Workplace More Ergonomically Friendly
Auteur: Sunir Garg, MD, FACS
Éditeur: RETINA SPECIALIST
Date: Septembre/octobre 2021
Lien: https://www.retina-specialist.com/article/making-the-retina-workplace-more-ergonomically-friendly
Titre: Ergonomics for the Retinal Physician: Protect Your Musculoskeletal Health with These Tips for Daily Practice
Auteurs: Megan Nichols, MD; Jeffrey Marx, MD
Éditeur: Retinal Physician
Date: Mai 2019
Lien: https://www.retinalphysician.com/issues/2019/may/ergonomics-for-the-retinal-physician/
Titre: Ophthalmologists Raise Awareness of Workstyle-Related Ergonomic Problems
Auteure: Michela Cimberle
Éditeur: Healio – Ocular Surgery News
Date: Mai 2019
Lien: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20190502/ophthalmologists-raise-awareness-of-workstylerelated-ergonomic-problems
Titre: Ergonomics: How Not to Sacrifice Your Body
Auteur: Liam Jordan, Associate Editor
Éditeur: Review of Ophthalmology
Date: Octobre 2018
Lien: https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/ergonomics-how-not-to-sacrifice-your-body
Titre: Ophthalmic Ergonomics: Continuing Challenges and New Insights
Auteurs: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer, interviewing Kenneth L. Cohen, MD; Jeffrey L. Marx, MD; Safeer F. Siddicky, MS; Scott E. Olitsky, MD
Éditeur: EyeNet Magazine
Date: Avril 2018
Lien: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ophthalmic-ergonomics
Titre: Watch Your Back (and Neck and Wrists): Work-related musculoskeletal disorders can shorten your career
Auteurs: Timothy Ratzlaff, MD; Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc
Éditeur: CRSToday
Date: Février 2018
Lien: https://crstoday.com/articles/2018-feb/watch-your-back-and-neck-and-wrists
Titre: Ergonomics, Part Two: Seven Risk Factors and Seven Solutions
Auteure: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Éditeur: EyeNet Magazine
Date: Novembre 2014
Lien: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ergonomics-part-two-seven-risk-factors-seven-solut
Titre: Ergonomics and Retina
Auteurs: Michael Dollin, MD; with Sunir J. Garg, MD; Sonia Mehta, MD; and Marc Spirn, MD
Éditeur: Retina Today
Date: Mai/juin 2014
Lien: https://retinatoday.com/articles/2014-may-june/ergonomics-and-retina
Titre: Ergonomics, Part Two: Seven Risk Factors and Seven Solutions
Titre: Of Ophthalmologists & Aching Backs: With repetitive stress injuries, the doctor becomes the patient. Here’s how to protect your body — and your practice
Auteur: René Luthe, Senior Associate Editor
Éditeur: Ophthalmology Management
Date: Janvier 2012
Lien: https://ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2012/january/of-ophthalmologists-aching-backs/
Titre: Will Ophthalmology Cripple You?
Auteur: Christopher Kent, Senior Editor
Éditeur: Review of Ophthalmology
Date: Octobre 2011
Lien: https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/will-ophthalmology-cripple-you
Titre: Fellows’ Focus: Ergonomics for the Retina Specialist
Auteurs: Allen Chiang, MD; Paul S. Baker, MD; Eugene A. Milder, MD; Sunir J. Garg, MD
Éditeur: Retina Today
Date: Juillet/aôut 2010
Lien: https://retinatoday.com/articles/2010-july-aug/ergonomics-for-the-retina-specialist
Titre: Ergonomics, Part One: Is the Job You Love a Pain in the Neck?
Auteure: Linda Roach, Contributing Writer
Éditeur: EyeNet Magazine
Date: Juillet 2007
Lien: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ergonomics-part-one-is-job-you-love-pain-in-neck
Ergonomie: Articles et éditoriaux
- Aloqab A, Alturkistany W, Ali HMN. The relationship between surgical loupes usage, workplace ergonomics, and musculoskeletal disorders among Saudi ophthalmologists. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024; 3;39(2):166-173. DOI: 10.4103/sjopt.sjopt_276_23. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40642356/
- Morrison AK, Kumar S, Amin A, Urban M, Kleinman B. An ergonomic risk assessment of ophthalmology residents using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) scale. Cureus 2024;16(2):e53698. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53698. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38455825/
- Kamei M, Suzuki H, Terayama H, et al. Ergonomic benefit using heads-up display compared to conventional surgical microscope in Japanese ophthalmologists. PLoS One 2024;19(5):e0297461. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297461. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38776346/
- Barrios EL, Polcz VE, Hensley SE, et al. A narrative review of ergonomic problems, principles, and potential solutions in surgical operations. Surgery 2023;174(2):214-221. DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.04.003. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37202309/
- Fouzdar Jain S, Akhter S, Ishihara R, Siddicky S, High R, Suh DW. The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disease among pediatric ophthalmologists. Clinical Ophthalmology 2022;16:833-840. DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S343155. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35330751/
- Cerier E, Hu A, Goldring A, Rho M, Kulkarni SA. Ergonomics Workshop Improves Musculoskeletal Symptoms in General Surgery Residents. Journal of Surgical Research 2022;280:567-574. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.06.014.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35787315/
- Albanesi B, Piredda M, Bravi M, et al. Interventions to prevent and reduce work-related musculoskeletal injuries and pain among healthcare professionals. A comprehensive systematic review of the literature. Journal of Safety Research 2022;82:124-143. DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.05.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36031239/
- Aaron KA, Vaughan J, Gupta R, et al.The risk of ergonomic injury across surgical specialties. PLoS One 2021;16(2):e0244868. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244868. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33561117/
- Schechet SA, DeVience E, DeVience S, Shukla S, Kaleem M. Survey of musculoskeletal disorders among US ophthalmologists. Digital Journal of Ophthalmology 2021;26(4):36-45. DOI: 10.5693/djo.01.2020.02.001. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33867881/
- Koshy K, Syed H, Luckiewicz A, Alsoof D, Koshy G, Harry L. Interventions to improve ergonomics in the operating theatre: A systematic review of ergonomics training and intra-operative microbreaks. Annals of Medicine & Surgery (Lond) 2020;55:135-142. DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.02.008. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32477512/
- Betsch D, Gjerde H, Lewis D, Tresidder R, Gupta RR. Ergonomics in the operating room: it doesn’t hurt to think about it, but it may hurt not to! Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology 2020;55(3 Suppl 1):17-21. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2020.04.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32448408/
- Weng CY, Hariprasad SM, Leiderman YI. Ergonomics in retina. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina 2019;50(9):537-542. DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20190905-01. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31589750/
- Epstein S, Tran BN, Capone AC, et al. The current state of surgical ergonomics education in U.S. surgical training: a survey study. Annals of Surgery 2019;269(4):778-784. DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002592. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29381528/
- Diaconita V, Uhlman K, Mao A, Mather R. Survey of occupational musculoskeletal pain and injury in Canadian ophthalmology. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology 2019;54(3):314-322. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2018.06.021. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31109470/
- Bonafede L, Kazmierczak L, Siddicky SF, Gunton KB. Ergonomics in strabismus surgery. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2019;30(5):331-336. DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000594. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31313751/
- Ratzlaff TD, Diesbourg TL, McAllister MJ, von Hacht M, Brissette AR, Bona MD. Evaluating the efficacy of an educational ergonomics module for improving slit lamp positioning in ophthalmology residents. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology 2019;54(2):159-163. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2018.05.016. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30975337/
- Kaup S, Shivalli S, Kulkarni U, Arunachalam C. Ergonomic practices and musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists in India: An online appraisal. European Journal of Ophthalmology 2020;30(1):196-200. DOI: 10.1177/1120672118815107. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30474398/
- Venkatesh R, Kumar S. Back pain in ophthalmology: National survey of Indian ophthalmologists. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2017;65(8):678-682. DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_344_17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28820152/
- Shaw C, Bourkiza R, Wickham L, McCarthy I, McKechnie C. Mechanical exposure of ophthalmic surgeons: a quantitative ergonomic evaluation of indirect ophthalmoscopy and slit-lamp biomicroscopy. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology 2017;52(3):302-307. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2016.09.011. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28576213/
- 2Honavar SG. Head up, heels down, posture perfect: Ergonomics for an ophthalmologist. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2017;65(8):647-650. DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_711_17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28820146/
- Sivak-Callcott JA, Mancinelli CA, Nimbarte AD. Cervical occupational hazards in ophthalmic plastic surgery. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2015;26(5):392-8. DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000182. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26247136/
- Alrashed WA. Ergonomics and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in ophthalmic practice. Imam Journal of Applied Sciences 2016;1(2):48-63. DOI: 10.4103/ijas.ijas_24_16. https://journals.lww.com/ijas/fulltext/2016/01020/ergonomics_and_work_related_musculoskeletal.2.aspx
- Hyer JN, Lee RM, Chowdhury HR, Smith HB, Dhital A, Khandwala M. National survey of back & neck pain amongst consultant ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom. International Ophthalmology 2015;35(6):769-775. DOI: 10.1007/s10792-015-0036-z. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25609503/
- Herzog NV, Beharic RV, Beharic A, Buchmeister B. Ergonomic analysis and simulation in department of ophthalmology. Procedia Manufacturing 2015;3:128-135. DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2015.07.117. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283960343_Ergonomic_Analysis_and_Simulation_in_Department_of_Ophthalmology
- Fethke NB, Schall MC, Determan EM, Kitzmann AS. Neck and shoulder muscle activity among ophthalmologists during routine clinical examinations. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2015;49:53-59. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2015.06.001. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169814115300019
- Hedge A, James T. Detrimental Effects of an electronic health records system on musculoskeletal symptoms among health professionals. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2014;58(1):773-777. DOI: 10.1177/1541931214581141. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271722221_Detrimental_Effects_of_an_Electronic_Health_Records_System_on_Musculoskeletal_Symptoms_among_Health_Professionals#:~:text=Exposure%20to%20blood%20and%20body,of%20health%20practitioners%20surveyed%20reported
- Mehta S, Hubbard GB, 3rd. Avoiding neck strain in vitreoretinal surgery: an ergonomic approach to indirect ophthalmoscopy and laser photocoagulation. Retina 2013;33(2):439-41. DOI: 10.1097/IAE.0b013e318276cbca. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23190927/
- Dorion D, Darveau S. Do micropauses prevent surgeon’s fatigue and loss of accuracy associated with prolonged surgery? An experimental prospective study. Annals of Surgery 2013;257(2):256-9. DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31825efe87. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22824853/
- Marx JL. Ergonomics: back to the future. Ophthalmology 2012;119(2):211-2. DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.09.001. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22305308/
- Kitzmann AS, Fethke NB, Baratz KH, Zimmerman MB, Hackbarth DJ, Gehrs KM. A survey study of musculoskeletal disorders among eye care physicians compared with family medicine physicians. Ophthalmology 2012;119(2):213-20. DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.06.034. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21925736/
- Theou O, Soon Z, Filek S, et al. Changing the sheets: a new system to reduce strain during patient repositioning. Nursing Research 2011;60(5):302-8. DOI: 10.1097/NNR.0b013e318225b8aa. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21873921/
- Sivak-Callcott JA, Diaz SR, Ducatman AM, Rosen CL, Nimbarte AD, Sedgeman JA. A survey study of occupational pain and injury in ophthalmic plastic surgeons. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2011;27(1):28-32. DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e3181e99cc8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20859236/
- Dhimitri KC, McGwin G Jr., McNeal SF, et al. Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in ophthalmologists. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2005;139(1):179-81. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.06.091. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15652844/
- Piccoli B, Committee IS. A critical appraisal of current knowledge and future directions of ergophthalmology: consensus document of the ICOH Committee on ‘Work and Vision’. Ergonomics 2003;46(4):384-406. DOI: 10.1080/0014013031000067473. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12637175/
- Wallace RB, 3rd. The 45 degree tilt: improvement in surgical ergonomics. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1999;25(2):174-6. DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(99)80122-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9951660/
- Chatterjee A, Ryan WG, Rosen ES. Back pain in ophthalmologists. Eye (Lond) 1994;8 ( Pt 4):473-4. DOI: 10.1038/eye.1994.112. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7821477/
Équité, diversité et inclusion (EDI) ressources
Nous reconnaissons l’importance de promouvoir une communauté d’ophtalmologistes plus inclusive et diversifiée, et nous nous engageons à fournir des ressources utiles pour aider nos membres dans ce parcours, y compris un glossaire des termes d’EDI, des ressources en ligne et des documents infographiques.
En adoptant les principes d’EDI, nous pouvons créer un milieu plus équitable et accueillant tant pour les patients que pour les professionnels. Lorsque vous vous servez de nos ressources, souvenez-vous que l’adoption de ces principes profite à votre propre développement professionnel en plus d’améliorer la qualité des soins aux patients.
Nous vous invitons à participer activement à la promotion de l’EDI en ophtalmologie. Partagez vos points de vue, expériences et suggestions pour nous aider à élargir nos ressources et notre soutien pour la communauté.
Glossaire des termes d’EDI: Comprendre le langage associé à l’EDI constitue une première étape essentielle à la promotion de l’inclusivité et de la diversité dans votre pratique. Parcourez notre bref glossaire des principaux termes liés à l’EDI. EN SAVOIR PLUS
Intégrer les principes d’EDI à votre organisation ou à votre équipe: Apprenez comment favoriser un milieu inclusif en comprenant et en mettant en œuvre les principes d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion. EN SAVOIR PLUS
Antiracisme: Découvrez des stratégies et des ressources pour aborder et combattre le racisme au sein de votre organisation ou de votre équipe. EN SAVOIR PLUS
Préjugé inconscient:Explorez l’impact d’un préjugé inconscient et les façons d’atténuer ses effets dans votre milieu de travail. EN SAVOIR PLUS
Microagressions dans les soins de santé: Sachez reconnaître et aborder les microagressions qui se produisent dans les établissements de soins de santé afin de favoriser un milieu plus respectueux. EN SAVOIR PLUS
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Ressources pour la réalisation de recherches: Accédez à des outils et à des références pour réaliser des recherches qui font la promotion de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion dans votre domaine.
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Ressources pour l’éducation médicale et la résidence : Découvrez des ressources éducatives et des stratégies pour intégrer les principes d’EDI à l’éducation médicale.
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Économique et EDI: Explorez les aspects économiques de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion, et la façon dont ils influencent votre organisation ou équipe. EN SAVOIR PLUS
Vidéos et conférences TED Talks: Accédez à une collection de vidéos et conférences TED Talks instructives qui fournissent des points de vue utiles et des renseignements pratiques sur l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion.
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CJO: October 2023 Issue Highlights

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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CJO June Highlights

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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CCOR Fellowship Directory
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 Post-residency Guidebook
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.
CJO: August 2023 Issue Highlights

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: April 2023 Issue Highlights

The April 2023 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights:
2022 Reviewer Acknowledgement: CJO sincerely thanks all of the reviewers who volunteered their valuable time and expertise to the peer review process throughout 2022. Peer review is the cornerstone of scholarly medical publishing, and the CJO would not be where it is today without the contribution of our reviewers.
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 April visual abstract, Improving the patient decision-making experience for cataract surgery during the COVID-19 era.
Original research articles:
· Late recurrence in birdshot chorioretinopathy
· Novel classification system for management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with minimally invasive detachment surgery
· Delivering eye care to homeless and marginally housed populations during the COVID-19 pandemic
· Myopic macular pits: a case series with multimodal imaging
· Success of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s first virtual meeting amid COVID-19 pandemic
Research letters, photo essays, and case reports:
· Increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the ophthalmology CaRMS selection process: ACUPO recommendations [research letter]
- Outcomes of giant cell arteritis patients treated with tocilizumab in a single neuro-ophthalmology practice [research letter]
- Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on Canadian ophthalmologists [research letter]
· Pigmented floating vitreous cyst [photo essay]
· Explantation of iris-sutured intraocular lens [case report]
· Paraproteinemic keratopathy: recognizing the ocular significance [case report]
· Macular burn secondary to diode laser epilation [correspondence]
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