​Date : Tuesday May 18, 2021

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Topic:  Approach to Pediatric Retinal Detachment

Speakers:

• Audina Berrocal
  Director, Pediatric Retina
  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
• Lejla Vajzovic
  Director, Advances in Pediatric Retina Course
  Duke University
• Cynthia Qian
  Director, Electrophysiology and Pediatric Retina
  Universite de Montreal
• Caroline Baumal
  Director, Retinopathy of Prematurity Service
  Tufts University

Dr. Berrocal will lead our esteemed panel with a series of cases to discuss the workup and management of pediatric retinal disease and retinal detachment.

Registration:

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-WHLiG5NTRKW4WlLHh7ZwQ

After registering, you will receive an email with a quick link to the zoom webinar.

Date: Friday May 7, 2021

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM EST

Topic: Quality Improvement Rounds

Speaker:  Drs. Micieli, Low, Hatch, Al-Drees, Batawi, Chan, Kisilevksy, Kwok and Lei

Registration:

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89598274343?pwd=dmFJREFWQ0hnQzlnZXBjSkRsYnBwQT09

Passcode: 1azP8G

Learning Objectives:

The PGY4s will illustrate how Quality Improvement methods were used to : 

1. Increase follow-up duration of papilledema monitoring in children with craniosynostosis. 

2. Improve the process for identifying babies that require ROP Screening  

3. Reduce the potential risk of endophthalmitis after intravitreal injections 

4. Improve infection control during slit lamp examinations  

Le 127e Congrès de la SFO aura lieu du 8 au 10 mai 2021 en version digitale.

Détails d’accès

https://sfo.e-congres.com/

Consulter le programme définitif du Congrès SFO 2021

Orbis Canada presents its first Speaker Series.

Topic: Changing the Way the World Sees

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021

Time: 7:30pm–9:00pm EST

Special guests:
– Dr. Simon Holland, MD (the University of British Columbia, Chair of Orbis Canada)
– Dr. Hunter Cherwek, MD (Vice President, Clinical Services & Technology, Orbis International)
– Lisa McKeen (CEO, Orbis Canada)

Learning Objectives:

In Orbis Canada’s first Speaker Series, you will learn about the mission and work of Orbis, and our role as a global leader and innovator in the fight against avoidable blindness. You will learn about opportunities to get involved with Orbis at various stages of your training (students, residents, practicing ophthalmologists). You’ll learn about Orbis Canada’s role as an affiliate of Orbis International. Finally, you’ll learn how our focus on technology and innovation has allowed us to continue to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be a Q&A session with our panelists.

Access Details:
Event page and FREE registration at:
orbiscan.akaraisin.com/ui/FutureVisionLeaders/upcoming-events

Please note that to register for the event, you must be an Orbis Future Vision Leaders member. Becoming a member is quick, easy, and entirely free – register here.

Membership is available to all ophthalmology residents, medical students, and university graduates.

Date: Friday April 23, 2021

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Topic: Childhood glaucoma’s  

Speaker: Dr. Asim Ali 

Registration:

Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83510355878?pwd=c0J0S2pTTUpGTnNDdWJVVkRzYmNuUT09

Passcode: X6DFb8

Date: Friday April 23, 2021

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM EST

Topic: The Honest Work of Pediatric Retina

Speaker:   Dr. Peter Kertes

Registration:

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82406146409?pwd=YWVVVlk2Y3BEZHU0NmNUbm5pbVJtdz09

Passcode: 4WM7Mc

Learning Objectives:

1. The diagnosis and management of some unusual pediatric retinal conditions.

2. To learn of some of the unique aspects in the surgical management of pediatric retina conditions.

The next session of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series, co-moderated by Professor Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Professor Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto) and their respective Cornea Departments will be hosted on the following date:

Date: Thursday May 20th 2021
Time: 7:30 – 9pm EST

Keynote Lecture: « Implanting & Securing Posterior Chamber IOLs without Capsular Support using the Canabrava 4-Flanged Technique »- Dr Sergio Canabrava

Title: Implanting & Securing Posterior Chamber IOLs without Capsular Support using the Canabrava 4-Flanged Technique

Case Presentations:

1. Gore-tex Sutured PCIOL Gone Bad – Dr Ashley Khalili
2. Fixating IOL-Bag complex with the 4-flange technique – Dr Eyal Cohen
3. Repair of traumatic iris dialysis and complex phacoemulsification – Dr Michael Mimouni

Accreditation

CPD points are available for attending these rounds as per the Royal College.

Access details:

Register in advance for this webinar here.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bQyvcofMQk21gj0xmzV2Nw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

This session will be recorded and placed online for future viewing. Past sessions may be accessed here also.

Date: Thursday April 22, 2021

Tme: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Topic: The Sub400 CXL protocol: walking on thin ice AND Friend or foe: the role of mitomycin in CXL

Speaker: Dr. Neera Singal

Please view the attached articles for this session:

• CXL CORNEA
• CXL MMC

Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HuKSQ3zIQ5OjxyQj6G-qXQ

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

Learning Objectives:

1. To gain an understanding of techniques available when performing CXL in thin corneas
2. When to consider using MMC in CXL
3. To understand the natural history of haze in CXL

Join the online FREE Choosing Wisely Canada National Meeting in collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association.

Date: May 12 and 13, 2021

This year’s National Meeting will explore the interplay between overuse and underuse, and how to prevent low-value services from diverting energy and resources from care that truly matters during these precarious times.

Bringing together health professionals, patients, system leaders, and researchers, this two-day virtual event is a unique opportunity to learn about leading Choosing Wisely efforts taking place across the country.

At the National Meeting you will:

• Engage with the Choosing Wisely community in an energized exchange of ideas on overuse
• Hear about practical and implementable strategies for reducing overuse, and understand their impact
• Network with colleagues who share a commitment to reducing overuse

Learning Objectives

• Translate and apply best practices for reducing overuse in health care in their clinical settings
• Design effective approaches for evaluating interventions related to reducing overuse
• Develop strategies to share successful interventions across their health care organization

Accreditation

• ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF CANADA:
  This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 8.25 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
• COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF CANADA:
  This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development for up to 8.25 Mainpro+ credits.

Access details

All content included in the National Meeting will be presented free of charge. Register here.