Thursday June 18, 2020 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Topic: Approach to the refractive patient Continue

Speaker: Dr. Zale Mednick

Objectives:

1. Diagnosing and Managing Infectious Keratitis

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85823346942?pwd=VGdXWG41TmdUSFpIdFdFMVRKQTJDQT09

Password: 7Yemds

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society moved to host a webinar series entitled A Path to a New Vision. This webinar series addressed COVID-19 related topics for Canadian ophthalmologists with invited guests providing expert information. In addition, panelists from across the country provided a snapshot of current ophthalmic practice in Canada. Browse the recorded webinars below from the series A Path to a New Vision. 

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A Path to a New Vision: What now? Optimizing Our New Normal

The fifth and final webinar in the series, A Path to a New Vision: What Now? Optimizing Our New Normal aired on May 28, 2020.
Our moderator Dr. Guillermo Rocha was joined on this week’s webinar by Prof Tien Wong, Medical Director of the Singapore National Eye Center, and A/Prof Heather Mack, President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, who shared their experiences and learnings, so that we could learn from two countries who are ahead of us on this journey. We were also joined by Dr. Yvonne Buys and Dr. Salina Teja who shared a clinic reopening checklist and a surgical prioritization tool, developed by COS, to aid members in moving forward in the next phase.

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A Path to a New Vision : Financial Implications of COVID – Beyond the Basics

The fourth webinar in the series, Financial Implications of COVID – Beyond the Basics aired on May 14, 2020.  Moderated by Dr. Guillermo Rocha, this webinar hosted invited guests Julie Petrera, National Lead, Financial Planning Content, and Jennie Ho, Senior Manager of Wealth Management Taxation.  This week we asked the experts from MD Financial Management to help us find our way through the financial challenges; opportunities and resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Canadian panel included: Cindy Hutnik, BSc, MD, PhD, FRCSC. Associate Professor, Depts of Ophthalmology and Pathology, Western University, ON, Vivian Yin, MD, MPH. Clinical Assistant Professor, University of BC, Mona Dagher, MD, FRCSC. Professeure titulaire, Département d’ophtalmologie, Université de Montréal, Geoff Williams, MD. Associate Professor, U of Calgary. SAEC, AB.

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A Path to a New Vision: Virtual Care – COVID and Beyond

The third webinar in the series, Virtual Care – COVID and Beyond aired on May 7, 2020. Moderated by Dr. Guillermo Rocha, this webinar hosted invited guest Dr. Dawn Sim, Associate Professor at University College London and Director of Telemedicine at the Moorfields Digital Laboratory, to describe practical tips and tricks for providing ophthalmology care virtually during and after the COVID pandemic. The Canadian panel included: Dr. Kenman Gan (British Columbia – Glaucoma), Dr. Karim Damji (Alberta – Glaucoma), Dr. Varun Chaudhary (Ontario – Retina), Dr. Ike Ahmed (Ontario – Cataract, Glaucoma), and Dr. Ahsen Hussain (Nova Scotia – Oculoplastics).

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A Path to a New Vision: Medico-Legal Aspects of Ophthalmology Practice During COVID-19 

The second webinar in the series, Medico-Legal Aspects of Ophthalmology Practice During COVID-19 aired on April 30, 2020. Moderated by Dr. Guillermo Rocha, this webinar addressed the medico-legal implications of the unusual situation brought on by COVID-19 and the significant changes to practice that have resulted from the pandemic. The invited guest speaker was Dr. Richard Mimeault from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA). The Canadian panel included: Dr. Raj Rathee (Ontario), Dr. Salim Lahoud (Quebec), Dr. Alex de Saint Sardos (Nova Scotia), and Dr. Guy Boswall (Prince Edward Island). 

• This webinar was not recorded due to the sensitive information related to medico-legal topic area. 

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A Path to a New Vision: Our Starting Point

The first webinar in the series, Our Starting Point aired on April 24, 2020. Moderated by Dr. Guillermo Rocha, this webinar reviewed the COVID-19 situation and the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to safely practice ophthalmology. The invited guest speaker was James Chodosh, MD, MPH from Harvard Medical School and Mass Eye and Ear, who was a principal author of Coronavirus Updates for Ophthalmologists for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The Canadian panel included: Dr. Briar Sexton (British Columbia), Dr. Raj Rathee (Ontario), Dr. Salim Lahoud (Quebec), Dr. Chris Jackman (Newfoundland), and Dr. Ken Roberts (New Brunswick).

Joint virtual rounds with Clinica Baviera (Madrid, Spain)

 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (EDT, UTC-4)

Topic: ICL vault range: A paradigm shift in the evaluation of the IOL-lens vault

Guest: Felix Gonzalez, Clinica Baviera, Madrid, Spain

Link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244

Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
Madrid Lead: Felix Gonzalez, MD

The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT.

Webinar Details

Date: June 16, 2020 | 5:00pm–6:30pm

TITLE: RETINA CONNECT – AI-based measurement of fluid in anti-VEGF treatment guidance

SPEAKER: Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, Professor and Chair, Dept of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna

Panelists:

• Yannek Leiderman, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, UIC
• Aleksandra Rachitskaya, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic
• Linda Lam, University of Southern California

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83515653672?pwd=KzRTSXBQM042RTlTUEQ2T3N0K2w0QT09

Password: connect

Sunday June 14, 2020 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Title: Canadian National Neuro-Ophthalmology Rounds

Speaker: Drs. Danah Albreiki and Behzad Mansouri

Objectives:

1.To describe an approach to neuro-ophthalmic presentations
2.To understand use of neuroimaging in neuro-ophthalmology

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86242041201?pwd=aXc1QWZwWGJZaUNGVzR2cWxyVFliUT09

Meeting ID: 862 4204 1201

Password: 7uVVgG

Join by phone:
Meeting ID: 862 4204 1201
Password: 813873
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcrmD6VjG

Friday June 12, 2020 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Topic: What I have learnt from ocular genetics rotation at Sickkids Hospital – Discussion of cases

Speakers: Dr. Hugo Lee

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82094466147?pwd=ZmE3N2xmQndNSkhhSU1kZEJ1Zm9NQT09

Password: 1ZhC8t

Thursday June 11, 2020 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Topic: Approach to the refractive patient Continue

Speaker: Dr. David Rootman

Objectives:

1. Selecting the appropriate refractive procedure for refractive candidates

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89450521990?pwd=SFlmZEVCUzZkYkMzQi9rMmc1Q2ZVUT09

Password: 4AYZJh

Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital (Bengaluru, India)

Topic: Decoding the evolution and applications of corneal biomechanics

Presenter: Vaitheeswaran Lalgudi, MD

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Time: 7:00am – 8:00am (EDT, UTC-4)

Registration: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244

Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD
Bengaluru Lead: Vaitheeswaran Lalgudi, MD

Series Overview

These sessions will provide an update on several aspects of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. This will include current and up-to-date information regarding the disease, as well as the exploration of other medical areas affected by the pandemic. It will address the most recent information and direction from medical organizations within Alberta.

Date and time: June 10, 2020 7:00pm – 9:00pm MDT (9:00pm – 11:00pm EDT)

Session Objectives:

• Describe the risk of substance misuse in adult and adolescent populations
• Summarize screening methods and case finding tools for adult and adolescent populations
• Identify the red flags of child abuse within virtual and limited interaction settings

Speakers:

• Shirley Chan MD FRCPC,CAT Physician, Calgary; Clinical Lecturer, University of Calgary
• April Elliot MD FRCP(C) FSAHM,Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Alberta Children’s Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Calgary
• Tami Masterson MD FRCPC, Pediatrician, Gray Nuns Community Hospital; Founder, Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic
• Tacie McNeil RN BScN MPH,Clinical Nurse Educator, Addiction Recovery and Community Health, Peter Lougheed Medical Centre
• Suzanne Squires MD CCFP, General Practitioner, Edmonton; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta; Delegate, AMA Representative Forum; Steering Committee Member, CanReach

Moderators:

• Heather Armson MD CCFP FCFP, Professor and Assistant Dean, Personalized Learning, Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, University of Calgary
• Katrina Nicholson MB ChB MRCGP CCFP, Clinical Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine and Medical Director, Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development and Physician Learning Program (PLP), University of Calgary; Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Alberta; Medical Lead, HHC CFPCN; Faculty for CANREACH

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