Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists

World Sight Day

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

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

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 […]

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

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, a recording is available below! 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 […]

Ergonomics: Other Ergonomics Resources for Physicians

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

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, […]

Ergonomics: Podcasts & Videos

Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists at Home and in PracticePodcast: Audio Digest Release Date: September 21, 2024 Duration: 31 min 34 sec Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Martin Wand explores practical ergonomic strategies for ophthalmologists, emphasizing proper posture in both clinical and surgical settings, and highlighting the health risks of prolonged sitting. Link: https://www.audio-digest.org/Courses/Ergonomics-for-Ophthalmologists-at-Home-and-in-Practice/3594 Video: ASCRS […]

Ergonomics: Magazine Articles

Title: Ergonomics SimplifiedAuthor: Camille V. Palma, MDPublisher: EyeNet MagazineDate: March 2023Link: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ergonomics-simplified Title: Ergonomics in Ophthalmology a Lifelong ProjectAuthors: Alex Young, featuring Nicole Bajic, MDPublisher: Healio – Ocular Surgery NewsDate: December 2022Link: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20221220/ergonomics-in-ophthalmology-a-lifelong-project Title: The Importance of Ergonomics in the Clinic and ORAuthors: Ellen Stodola, Editorial Co-DirectorPublisher: EyeWorldDate: December 2022Link: https://www.eyeworld.org/2022/ergonomics-in-the-clinic-and-or/ Title: Ergonomics: Care for […]

Ergonomics: Journal Articles & Editorials