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Category Archives: For Medical Students
COS – THE EYECAN PODCAST- New Season!
Apr 2nd, 2025
The podcast features guest speakers from across Canada and innovative practitioners from around the world discussing diverse topics and how they impact ophthalmology. Topics range from emerging techniques and technologies to building individual resilience as Canadian physicians. Through it all, this podcast aims to build connections within the ophthalmological community, share our experiences, and to […]
Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Course
Apr 2nd, 2025
Location: Virtual – access the course HERE Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a cicatricial autoimmune disease primarily affecting mucous membranes of the conjunctiva, oral cavity, nasopharynx, oesophagus and genitals. Ocular involvement occurs in approximately 80% of cases, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to prevent irreversible damage and potential blindness. Authors: Melissa Lu (MD), Fady Sedarous […]
Joint Position Statement on Plasma Technology for Blepharoplasty and the Role of Social Media in Cosmetic Procedures
Apr 1st, 2025
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and the Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery (CSOPS) are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of patient care and professional practice within the fields of ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. The growing use of plasma technology in blepharoplasty and its promotion through various media, including social media influencers, calls for clear […]
Low Vision Rehabilitation Journal Club – VIA ZOOM
Mar 25th, 2025
The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto would like to extend an invitation to you, your colleagues, fellows, residents and students to join them in the Low Vision Rehabilitation Journal Club. Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ETTopic: Neuroplasticity in vision rehabilitationSpeaker: Drs. Ghaliah Nsour and Sangeetha […]
DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – no rounds for this week
Mar 25th, 2025
Date: Time: Title: Speaker: Zoom link: 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 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of […]
DOVS RESIDENT TEACHING – IN PERSON – No teaching this week
Mar 25th, 2025
Date: Time: Location: Title: Speakers: 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 Surgeons of Canada.
Black History Month: Honoring Pioneers in Ophthalmology
Feb 27th, 2025
This article is authored by M. Shayyan Wasim, who has ancestral ties to the African Siddi community in PakistanPost reviewed and approved by: Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin and Dr. Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen Celebrating Black Excellence in OphthalmologyBlack History Month recognizes the significant contributions of Black individuals in various fields, including medicine. In ophthalmology, Black pioneers have […]
CJO: February 2025 Issue Highlights
Feb 21st, 2025
The February 2025 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 4 articles from this issue with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. And our February visual abstract provides a […]
EyeNovation Webinar: The Value and Importance of the Double Layer Sign – Recording
Feb 21st, 2025
We’re excited to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, ‘The value and importance of the double layer sign’, was presented by Dr. Usha Chakravarthy on February 18, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET. Dr. Chakravarthy will provide a background on the double layer sign, its definition, […]