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Category Archives: For Medical Students
World Sight Day
Oct 9th, 2025
Written by Pauline Calixte, 4th year medical student at University of Sherbrooke. On October 9th, we recognize the importance of eye care. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) andsupported by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global event aims to highlightthe importance of accessible, affordable, and quality eye care for […]
Guidelines for Supply Triage During Visudyne (Verteporfin) Shortage
Oct 2nd, 2025
Created on July 16, 2021Revised September 19, 2025 Visudyne is an essential therapeutic agent for the treatment of specific sight-threateningretinal and choroidal diseases, including choroidal tumours, anti-VEGF resistant neovascularage-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and central serous choroidopathy (CSC). There isan active global shortage of Visudyne, and the next resupply is not expected to be available inCanada […]
DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – Eyelids – IN PERSON
Sep 24th, 2025
Date: Friday September 26 Time: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 45 Brunswick Ave., Multipurpose Room B, Toronto Title: Eyelids Speakers: Dr. Nancy Tucker The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and […]
DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – The other EBM: Evidence-based mentorship – VIA ZOOM
Sep 24th, 2025
Date: Friday September 26, 2025 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Title: The other EBM: Evidence-based mentorship Speaker: Dr. Sharon Straus Zoom link: Register HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Objectives: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program is a self-approved group learning activity (Section […]
Can Vitamin D Help with Dry Eyes?
Jul 31st, 2025
Submitted by: Edmond Sandouk Overview Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of theocular surface, in which inflammation is a central component of both symptoms and pathogenesis[1]. While vitamin D is recognized for its role in calcium regulation and bone health, it also has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit ocular health[2]. Multiple studies […]
COS2026: Call for Abstracts and Video Submissions
Jul 31st, 2025
COS is now accepting abstracts and video submissions for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec happening on June 18-21, 2026. The submission deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM (EST). What We’re Looking For: Before You SubmitPlease review the submission guidelines – they are important changes for 2026.
2025 COS Annual Meeting ePosters
Jun 25th, 2025
The 2025 COS Annual Meeting was held from June 19th to 22nd, 2025 in the beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. This meeting boasted an outstanding international and Canadian faculty presenting the latest in ophthalmic research and practice. The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition included invited lectures, scientific papers, wet labs and workshops, as well as networking opportunities […]
Benign or Malignant? A Introductory Guide to Eyelid Lesions in the Primary Care Setting
May 22nd, 2025
Authors and Affiliations: Mostafa Bondok, MD1; Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, MDCM2; Edsel Ing MD, PhD, MBA, MEd, MPH3,2 1: Section of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada 2: Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto Temerty School of Medicine, Toronto, Canada 3: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual […]
Similar but Different: A Practical Guide to Biosimilars in Retina
May 13th, 2025
As biosimilars begin to enter the Canadian retina space, many ophthalmologists are asking: how do these agents compare to reference biologics—and what should we consider before making the switch? Join renowned retina specialists Dr. Mike Klufas and Dr. Sophie Bakri for a 90-minute webinar that dives into the practical realities of biosimilar use—from clinical trial […]