mEYEstro is a user-friendly software that automatically generates standardized graphs for refractive surgery outcomes – as prescribed by JRS, JCRS, and Cornea Journals.

The software produces the following 11 standard graphs; Efficacy: 1. Cumulative uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected visual acuity (CDVA), 2. Difference between UDVA and CDVA, Safety: 3. Change in line of CDVA, Accuracy: 4. Spherical equivalent (SEQ) to intended target, 5. Attempted vs. achieved SEQ, 6. Defocus equivalent (DEQ) accuracy, 7. Refractive astigmatism accuracy, 8. Target-induced astigmatism vs. Surgically-induced astigmatism, 9. Correction index histogram, 10. Angle of error histogram, Stability: 11. SEQ stability over time. Percent proportions, means, standard deviations, Cohen’s d effect sizes, and p-values are calculated and displayed on each graph. All graphs can be easily exported as high-resolution TIFF images for figures to use in scientific manuscripts and presentations.

The software can be downloaded at https://www.lasikmd.com/media/meyestro/index.php, and a tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlRRHx6ZaI.

Please note that our software was recently thoroughly tested, peer-reviewed and published in BMC Ophthalmology, the paper about the software is available at: https://bmcophthalmol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12886-023-02904-6

Registration for the 2023 Sally Letson Symposium Now Open! 

Join us for the 54th Sally Letson Symposium chaired by Dr. Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Dr. Saama Sabeti (Co-chair), University of Ottawa Eye Institute

This year’s topic is “Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery: Sculpting The Path Forward”.

Join us on this 2.5-day program focused on Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery. Discover the cutting edge advancements cornea, including managing endothelial dysfunction, learn key concepts in cataract surgery, with IOL selection and intraoperative technology, and explore innovative refractive surgery techniques with a focus on presbyopia management.

Our esteemed guest speakers will provide engaging lectures and video presentations, guiding you through the material. Plus, special sessions on wellness will equip you with tools to care for yourself and your patients. Don’t miss this opportunity for interactive learning and critical thinking.

Register Today

Preliminary Schedule, Accommodation and Travel Discount Information

Take advantage of our Early Bird rates and register today! We look forward to seeing you September 21-23 at The Westin Hotel in Ottawa.

Early Bird Deadline ends August 15, 2023

QUESTIONS?

Registration
Rita Afeltra
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Scientific Program and CPD Credits
Marie-Eve Deschatelets
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Sponsorship
Christine Bruce
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Blind Spot – The Eye Doctor’s Podcast is a podcast directed towards all eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, fellows and residents.  The goal of the show is to challenge eye care specialists to examine their own blind spots in the clinical and surgical management of eye disease.  Each episode features a different guest expert and focuses on a particular clinical diagnosis or surgical challenge in ophthalmology.  It is hosted by Toronto-based ophthalmologist, Zale Mednick.

NEW Episodes:

Episode 10 – Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (Dr. Eric Donnenfeld) 

Episode 11 – LipiFlow and IPL (Dr. Ashley Brissette) 

Episode 12 – How safe is LASIK? (Dr. Guy Kezirian) 

Episode 13 – Viral Conjunctivitis (Dr. Francis Mah) 

Episode 14 – Flashes and Floaters (Dr. Efrem Mandelcorn) 

Episode 15 – Blepharitis (Dr. Ashley Brissette) 

Episode 16 – Botox and Fillers (Dr. Harmeet Gill) 

Episode 17 – Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (Dr. R. Rishi Gupta) 

Episode 18 – Acetazolamide (Dr. Deborah Friedman) 

Episode 19 – Keratoconus – ‘No Rub, No Cone’ (Dr. Damien Gatinel) 

Episode 20 – Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (Dr. Ike Ahmed) 

Download the Episodes Here

About your host

Zale Mednick, MD, FRCSC, DABO

Dr. Zale Mednick is an ophthalmologist in Toronto, Canada. He completed his residency training at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and successfully graduated from a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is currently a staff ophthalmologist at North York General Hospital. Zale has been a lead or co-author of multiple peer-reviewed papers in ophthalmology journals including Cornea, JCRS, and AJO.

‍He has also produced the award-winning Preconceived podcast since 2019.

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.

Description:

This accredited webinar features six case presentations from expert speakers: Dr. James Farmer, Ophthalmologist and Anatomical Pathologist, and Dr. Hamidreza Faragi, Anatomical Pathologist who will discuss interesting and unusual cases in Ocular Pathology. You will have the opportunity to learn about the presentation, diagnosis, and management of these cases.

Learning Objectives:

1. Illustrate the importance of recognizing the unusual presentation of conjunctival tumours and interpreting Pathology results in light of the clinical findings
2. Understand the role of additional tissue sections in Ocular Pathology and including precise clinical information on the surgical pathology requisition to ensure optimal pathologic evaluation
3. Provide adequate tissue samples that are truly representative of the lesion in question.

Download the video here:

Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are excited to bring you the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series:

Date:  Saturday May 20th 2023
Time:  1030am – 1200pm EDT

Co-moderated by Professors Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto).

Keynote Presentation:

Nicole Fram, MD
Advanced Vision Care, Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Instructor, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Guest panelists

Brent Finklea, MD

Brad Feldman, MD

Joshua Teichman, MD

Neera Singal, MD

Surgery Case Presentations:

Erica Darian-Smith, MBBS

Kyle McKey, MD

Register in advance for this webinar:

 You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: May 20, 2023 10:30am PM Eastern Daylight Time (US and Canada)

Topic: DOVS Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QkYwzPeRSW2jDwg-MR7XMQ

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

The evening will as usual be recorded and placed online for viewing. 

You may access prior presentations here.

CME credits are available for the following:

· Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 7.5 hours (1.5 Section 1 hours per session)

· American Medical Association Category 1: 7.5 credits (1.5 Category 1 credits per session)

· European Union for Medical Specialists UEMS-EACCME®: 7.5 credits (1.5 ECMEC credits per session)

Canadian Ophthalmological Society, in co-development with Bausch + Lomb « Shining a light on challenging glaucoma cases – from diagnosis to surgery » Webinar recordings are now available.

March 30th, 2023 Recording
Presenters:
Dr. Cindy M.L. Hutnik MD, PhD, FRCSC
Professor and Chair,
Department of Ophthalmology
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry,
Western University
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Ivey Eye Institute
London, Ontario
Dr. Marcelo Nicolela MD, FRCSC
Professor and Head; Chief of Service
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Dalhousie University; NSH – Central Zone
Halifax, Nova Scotia

April 12th, 2023 Recording
Presenters:
Dr. Cindy M.L. Hutnik MD, PhD, FRCSC
Professor and Chair,
Department of Ophthalmology
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Ivey Eye Institute
London, Ontario
Dr. Jonathan Wong MD, FRCSC
Clinical assistant professor,
Department of Ophthalmology
Cumming School of Medicine,
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta

Learning Objectives:

1. Diagnosing and monitoring progression of glaucoma
2. Initiating the most appropriate therapy for your patients
   • Looking at the treatment approach through the glaucoma guidelines
   • Solving the mystery of medication vs SLT vs combination treatment
   • Incorporating Best Practices moving forward

The Shining a light on challenging glaucoma cases – from diagnosis to surgery is a 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 Canadian Ophthalmological Society. You may claim a maximum of 1 hour (credits are automatically calculated).

This webinar has been supported by an educational grant from Bausch + Lomb.

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

• Silent sinus syndrome: potentially misleading features that should be recognized

·        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]

Follow the CJO on social media:

Facebook: CanJOphth

Instagram: @cjo_jco

LinkedIn: CJO – JCO

Twitter: @CanJOphth

EXPLOREZ LE CARREFOUR DE RESSOURCES POUR LA PRATIQUE – Nous sommes ravis de partager la nouvelle vidéo promotionnelle du CRP. En un peu plus de deux minutes, nous mettons en relief les avantages du site pour les praticiens chevronnés et ceux qui entament leur carrière, la façon de présenter facilement des idées et des ressources, la façon de créer une liste de lecture personnalisée et beaucoup plus.