Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

“My Story” Series: A Colleague’s Ergonomic Journey (featuring Dr. Dan O’Brien)

Oct 30th, 2025

The first in our series of “My Story” videos, this installment features Dr. Dan O’Brien, an ophthalmologist in Nova Scotia, and a past president of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. The full video and teasers are available for use anytime – and please share with colleagues. Link to Teaser 1 Link to Teaser 2

DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – A new treatment paradigm in necrotizing fasciitis and a cataract surgeon’s evidence-informed approach to the watery-eyed patient – VIA ZOOM

Oct 21st, 2025

Date: Friday October 24, 2025 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Title: A new treatment paradigm in necrotizing fasciitis and a cataract surgeon’s evidence-informed approach to the watery-eyed patient Speaker: Dr. Victoria Leung Zoom link: Register HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Objectives: The VPP Grand Rounds […]

DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – Pediatric Cataract Surgery in 2025

Oct 21st, 2025

Date: Thursday, October 23 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Title: Pediatric Cataract Surgery in 2025 – Art & Science Speaker: Dr. Marion Edward Wilson Zoom Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LjDQ0P06TriAVJLwGp1wLQ After this session, participants will be able to: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program is a self-approved group learning activity (Section […]

2026 Update & Review Lecture Series

Oct 15th, 2025

Dr. Edsel Ing and co-moderator Dr. Rahul Sharma invite you to join the free Canada-wide Update & Review Lectures, held Tuesdays from 7:30–9:30 pm EST. Designed for practicing ophthalmologists (Section 1 credits) and residents preparing for Royal College written or OKAP exams, these sessions feature highly interactive content including MCQs, fill-in-the-blank questions, and photo unknowns. […]

EyeLearnIVFA

Oct 15th, 2025

EyeLearnIVFA is a Canadian collaborative virtual resource for intravenous fluorescein angiography (IVFA). It is designed to provide students, fellows and ophthalmologists an accessible and self-paced medical education resource. The website reviews fundamental anatomy and concepts related to fluorescein angiography. As well, through a case based approach, EyeLearnIVFA hopes to increase familiarity with interpretation of this imaging […]

We’ve Got Your Back! A COS Webinar Recording

Oct 10th, 2025

Please note that this webinar has passed. A recording is available below. October is Ergonomics Month and what better time to learn more about staying safe and healthy in your practice and personal life? Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025 for an educational and lively discussion on Ergonomics and Injury Prevention. Learn more from ergonomics experts […]

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 […]

2025-2026 CORE Curriculum

Oct 6th, 2025

On behalf of the COS Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Working Group and the Committee on Ophthalmology Residents Ergonomics Education, we are pleased to share with you the 2025–26 CORE Curriculum. The attached CORE Curriculum Guide outlines six practical and easy-to-implement initiatives designed to promote ergonomic awareness and injury prevention among the residents in your program. As October marks National Ergonomics Awareness […]

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 […]