So You Got a Complaint – Now What?!
Articles Patients’ complaints involving ophthalmologists in the province of Ontario,...
Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS) COVID-19 Considerations
Updated March, 2021 This document, which is subject to regular...
COVID-19 Vaccination Tool Kit for Health Care Providers
The current edition of the tool kit includes information on...
Pause 4 Providers
Drop-in mindfulness sessions for healthcare providers Join 30-minute online mindfulness...
Canadian Paediatric Society – Online Module on Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy
Online module “Our best shot at beating COVID-19: Overcoming Vaccine...
CMA Physician Wellness Hub
As a physician, when you’re well, everyone benefits. Healthy and...
OICS Guidelines for the Cleaning and Sterilization of Intraocular Surgical Instruments
December, 2020 Guidelines for the Cleaning and Sterilization of Intraocular...
WHO’s Diabetic Retinopathy screening: a short guide (2020)
November, 2020 This guide is designed for policy-makers, public health...
Navigating the Road to Retirement
Consider the following resources as you navigate the road to...
Co-developed CPD Activity Resources
Access these resources to assist you with designing and delivering...
Article from the AAO : Ocular Signs of COVID-19 Suggested by Internet Search Term Patterns Worldwide
August 24, 2020 Ocular Signs of COVID-19 Suggested by Internet...
Article from NCBI: COVID-19 – Preliminary Clinical Guidelines for Ophthalmology Practices
24 August, 2020 COVID-19 – Preliminary Clinical Guidelines for Ophthalmology...
Editorial from AAO: COVID-19 and the Ophthalmology Match
August 11, 2020 COVID-19 and the Ophthalmology MatchDavid A. Quillen,...
Webinar – Developing a COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives. Medical experts around...
Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS) during COVID Recovery: RCOphth/UKISCRS Rapid Advice Document
July 20, 2020 This guidance has been developed by the...
Resource Toolkit – A Path to a New Vision: COS COVID-19 Webinar Series delivered in April/May 2020
This Resource Toolkit provides direct links to general COVID-19 literature,...
Tips for Including Interactivity in an Accredited Group Learning Activity
Tips for Including Interactivity in an Accredited Group Learning Activity...
Ideas for Teaching CanMEDS During COVID-19
There are numerous ways for trainees (CBD and traditional) to...
Continuing Clinical Teaching during COVID-19
Disruptions related to COVID-19 are likely to continue for quite...
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Virtual Teaching Resources
Virtual teaching resources Virtual teaching resources In light of the...
Canadian Glaucoma Society Recommendations for Providing Eye Care to Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
Update – June 9, 2020 The COVID-19 Pandemic has led...
Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS) – Key Points
4 June, 2020 Preamble As a result of the COVID-19...
Recommendations from the Canadian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society regarding Neuro-Ophthalmology Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 29, 2020 As we transition into a new normal...
COS – Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization
Ophthalmic Surgery Prioritization Updated, May 28, 2020 Hospitals and ambulatory...
Checklist on Reopening Ophthalmology Clinics during COVID-19
Checklist on Reopening Ophthalmology Clinics during COVID-19 May 15, 2020...
AAO Webinar Recording –Community Q&A: Things to Consider as You Prepare to Reopen Your Practice.
Community Q&A: Things to Consider as You Prepare to Reopen...
Disinfection Recommendations from the Manufacturers: Haag-Streit and Zeiss
May 5, 2020 Guidance During COVID-19: Disinfection Recommendations from the...
Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery Position Statement: Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 Pandemic for Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery
April 28, 2020 Guidelines on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during...
Additional Considerations to Help Manage the Anti-VEGF Injection Burden during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 4, 2020 Background At the Association of Canadian University...
Canadian Glaucoma Society Recommendations for Providing Eye Care to Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020 Background The COVID-19 Pandemic has led to...
Podcast: International Panel Discussion on Ophthalmologists Preparedness during COVID-19
The Retina Channel Podcast Recent editorial in Ophthalmology about ophthalmologists’...
Canadian Retina Society (CRS) Position Statement on Intravitreal Injections and the Management of Retinal Diseases during the COVID-19 Crisis
March 19, 2020 Canadian Retina Society (CRS) Position Statement on...
COS and ACUPO Guidelines for Ophthalmic Care during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20,2020 Background We are in the midst of a...
Ensuring our Own Well-being as we Care for Others During the COVID-19 Crisis as Individual Physicians
As individual physicians, we can practice strategies to increase and...
Virtual Care for Canadian Physicians
This playbook was written to help Canadian physicians introduce virtual...
Lacrimal irrigation /Surgery/Manipulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020 The Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery and...
COVID-19 Cases in Canada : Latest Data and Information
7 April , 2020 https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html#a1
COVID-19 support measures: At a glance
March 27, 2020 MD financial management has put together a...
Free slit lamp breath shields for your practice
March 25, 2020 Zeiss is giving all ophthalmologists 2 free...
The international agency for the prevention of blindness (IAPB) COVID-19 Resources
26 March, 2020 The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly changing...
Stepping up infection control measures in ophthalmology during the novel coronavirus outbreak: an experience from Hong Kong
Access Details To access the referenced article please visit: https://rdcu.be/b215r
Canadian Eye and Tissue Bank Operational Status Update
March 24, 2020 Province Program Status March 24, 2020 British...
New Recommendations Regarding Urgent and Nonurgent Patient Care from AAO
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Ophthalmology...
AAO’s Clinical Coronavirus Resources for Ophthalmologists
The AAO has created a portal for ophthalmologists to receive...
CDC Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
This interim guidance has been updated based on currently available...
3 videos to MAKE your own slit lamp protectors
3 videos on how to make-it-yourself, universal slit-lamp and microscope...
Recommended Protocol for Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 Patient Use CONTACT and DROPLET PRECAUTIONS with Eye Protection
Best practice for prevention of droplet or contact transmission of...
Practical Ergonomic and Mindfulness Tips for a Day in the Operating Room
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is pleased to provide you to...
Hill-RBF Calculator
The Hill-RBF (Radial Basis Function) Calculator is the joint project...
Barrett Universal II Formula
The Barrett Universal II Formula is based on Gaussian principles...
ASCRS Post-Refractive IOL Calculators
IOL power calculation in eyes that have undergone LASIK/PRK/RK. This...
Happy People Work Better
The Canadian Journal of Physician Leadership (CJPL) is a peer-reviewed...
CMA Policy on Physician Health
This policy provides a series of broad, aspirational recommendations to...
Earning and Claiming CPD credits via the CJO
Earning CPD credits You can earn Section 2 credits toward...
Position Statement on the Use of Nonpowder Projectile Weapons, Including Airsoft, BB, Nerf, Paintball, and Pellet Guns
(July 2019 ) Background The use of nonpowder projectile weapons,...
Sustained funding to ensure access to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs
(July 2019) Access Details Read the full position paper from...
COS and Canadian Corneal, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Society statement to CTV/W5
(April, 2019) We are saddened about Jessica Starr’s death and...
Statement by COS regarding diversity and inclusion
(April 2, 2019) The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) encourages inclusivity...
Medical use of cannabis for dry eye disease
(November 2018) Background The clinical value of cannabis in alleviating...
2015 CanMEDS Framework Artfully Conveyed with LEGO
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CanMEDS Program: Better Practice, Better Outcomes
The CanMEDS Framework was developed by the Royal College of...
Medical use of cannabis for glaucoma
(October 2018) Background The clinical utility of cannabis (sometimes referred...
Micro-invasive or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (2017)
Position Statement (December 2017) Summary Current surgical treatments for glaucoma...
Effects of electronic screens on children’s vision and recommendations for safe use
(2017) Joint Position Statement (November 2017) Policy Issue The prevalence...
Cuban treatment for retinitis pigmentosa (2016)
Position Statement (November 2016) Summary Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is part...
Valuation of uninsured ophthalmological services
Report (2016) Read the full report on the valuation of...
Guidelines for refractive surgery advertising (2013)
Position Statement (March 2013) The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and...
Vision standards for driving in Canada
(April 2012) The Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s (COS) expert working group...
Section 3: Simulation Activities
Performance Assessment Simulation of real-life situations that allow participants to...
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Maintenance...
National retinoblastoma strategy: Canadian guidelines for care
(December 2009) National retinoblastoma strategy: Canadian guidelines for care These...
Orthokeratology & myopia (2007)
Position Statement (February 2007) The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) does...
