Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

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 […]

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 […]

DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – NO ROUNDS

Sep 24th, 2025

Date: Time: Title: Speaker: Zoom Link to Register: Check back next week to view new information about DOVS Cornea Rounds! 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. […]

EyeNovation Webinar: Inherited Retinal Disorders: Progress, Promise, and Lessons Beyond Setbacks

Sep 16th, 2025

Upcoming Webinar 📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025⏰ 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET Inherited Retinal Disorders: Progress, Promise, and Lessons Beyond Setbacks Presented by Dr. Ioannis Dimopoulos, MD, MSc, FRCSC Join us for an in-depth session as Dr. Dimopoulos explores the latest advancements in inherited retinal disease (IRD) research, emerging therapeutic approaches, and key lessons learned from clinical challenges. Dr. Dimopoulos […]

Ergonomics: Other Ergonomics Resources for Physicians

Aug 5th, 2025

2025-2026 CORE CirriculumDescription: CORE Curriculum Guide outlines six practical and easy-to-implement initiatives designed to promote ergonomic awareness and injury prevention among the residents in your programLink: https://www.cosprc.ca/2025-2026-core-curriculum/ Dalhousie University – EH&S Ergonomics ProgramDescription: Dalhousie’s Environmental Health & Safety Office offers ergonomic assessments and training for faculty and staff. Their educational video series, featuring the Dal Tiger, demonstrates proper […]

Ergonomics: Ophthalmology Educational Series

Aug 5th, 2025

Title: COS Ergonomics for the Ophthalmologist VideosDescription: Explore presentations, handouts, and video recordings from the 2017 COS Annual Meeting focused on preventing musculoskeletal injury in ophthalmology. Topics include body mechanics, the prevalence of MSK disorders, and the development of ergonomic education modules. This resource features insights from clinicians and experts including Drs. Brissette, Diaconita, Ratzlaff, […]