Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

COS Forum 2026
Jan 21st, 2026

Join the conversation on January 21 at 7:00 PM EST, focused on the future of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and the evolving landscape of vision care. Hear from speakers on key topics, including: Advocacy in Action, Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Artificial Intelligence, Residency in Ophthalmology, and the Equity-focused Mentorship Program. After this session, participants will: […]

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series
Jan 21st, 2026

Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are proud to present the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series: Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM EST Co-moderated by Professors Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto). Keynote Lecture:Professor Harminder Dua, CBE, DL, FRCS, FRCOphth, PhDProfessor & Chair of OphthalmologyUniversity of Nottingham Guest PanelistsBeeran Meghpara, MD […]

Dealing with Physician Burnout
Jan 19th, 2026

Submitted by: Joshua Huang, University of Alberta What is Burnout? According to the World Health Organization, “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: Epidemiology Per the Canadian Medical Association’s 2021 National Physician Health Survey [2]: Risk Factors [3] Signs […]

Using the indirect – protect your neck!
Jan 13th, 2026

Indirect ophthalmoscopy is an essential tool for examination of the peripheral retina. It is a beautifully designed optical instrument for detecting and treating important sight-threatening pathology. However, it is also a physically demanding technique that forces the neck and back into unnatural positions of tilt and hyperflexion. Not only is this strenuous at the time […]

EyeNovation: Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs: What You Need to Know – Recording
Jan 9th, 2026

Join us for our next EyeNovation webinar, “Navigating the Ocean of Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs”, presented by Dr. Francesco Carones, a leading expert in refractive and cataract surgery. This webinar took place on December 17, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time. A recording is available for you to view below. Francesco Carones, MD, is an internationally […]

DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – Fellowship, early career, and general life hacks – VIA ZOOM
Jan 5th, 2026

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Title: Fellowship, early career, and general life hacks Speaker: Dr. Joshua Teichman Zoom Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UEc92Nu8S9u7wqegAB_Bsw#/registration 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 1) as […]

DOVS GRAND ROUNDS – Hereditary Vitreoretinopathies: From Recognition to Retinal Detachment Prevention – VIA ZOOM
Jan 5th, 2026

Date: Friday January 9th, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Title: Hereditary Vitreoretinopathies: From Recognition to Retinal Detachment Prevention Speaker: Dr. Gareth Mercer Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R9XhApxlROemwiti13uKKw#/ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. After this webinar, participants will be able to: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting […]

“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

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. […]