Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
The EyeSi Simulator Walkthrough
Jan 18th, 2021
As a team of ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, and medical students here at the University of Calgary, we are dedicated to exploring and developing simulation-based learning endeavours in surgical ophthalmology. In this project, we provide walkthrough videos of the levels of the VR Magic EyeSi® Surgical simulator. A staple in many ophthalmology training programs, the EyeSi® […]
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Learning Website
Jan 18th, 2021
OCTcases.com is a free, case-based learning platform created by University of Toronto ophthalmologists and resident physicians to help eye-care professionals and learners hone their skills in interpreting OCT scans. In addition to reviewing ocular anatomy using this imaging modality, the website also provides a systematic approach to tackling different types of OCT including but not […]
CMA Physician Wellness Hub
Jan 15th, 2021
As a physician, when you’re well, everyone benefits. Healthy and fulfilled physicians perform at a higher level and have better patient outcomes. The Physician Wellness Hub aims to improve physician wellness individually as well as at the system level, and to promote a collaborative approach to physician health and well-being. It does so by: Offering […]
Glaucoma OCT Interpretation: 101
Jan 12th, 2021
Glaucoma OCT Interpretation is an online, Section 3 accredited course available at EyeCarePD.com. A game-based approach is applied to learning OCT interpretation. This course covers commonly encountered OCT presentations of glaucoma as seen on standard optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer scan protocols with the purpose of improving interpretation skills using perceptual learning […]
AAO Webinar: Core Ophthalmic Knowledge: Pediatrics Ophthalmology/Strabismus
Jan 11th, 2021
Topic: Core Ophthalmic Knowledge: Pediatrics Ophthalmology/Strabismus Date: Jan 28, 2021 Time: 08:00 PM EDT Learning Objectives: • Identify gaps in care and target areas for clinical practice assessment and improvement.• Describe and implement current information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice in core ophthalmic knowledge* for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. […]
AAO Webinar: Dx This Live!
Jan 11th, 2021
Topic: Dx This Live! Date: Jan 21, 2021 Time: 08:00 PM EDT Moderators: Ashvini K. Reddy, MD and Gabriela Espinoza, MD Panelists: Valerie I. Elmalem, MD; Courtney L. Kraus, MD; Olivia L. Lee, MD; Leela Raju, MD; Shameema Sikder, MD; and Kim Winges, MD Learning Objectives: • Identify gaps in care and target areas for […]
AAO Webinar: Core Ophthalmic Knowledge: Neuro Ophthalmology
Jan 11th, 2021
Topic: Core Ophthalmic Knowledge: Neuro Ophthalmology Date: Jan 14, 2021 Time: 08:00 PM EDT Learning Objectives: • Identify gaps in care and target areas for clinical practice assessment and improvement.• Describe and implement current information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice in core ophthalmic knowledge* for Neuro Ophthalmology. *Core ophthalmic […]
December 2020 Issue Highlights
Jan 7th, 2021
The December 2020 CJO is available online. Here are some of the highlights in this issue: Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our residents have summarized 4 articles that they feel are relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe, including the article featured in our December visual abstract, Ocular hypertension following 40 […]
Everyday Mindfulness for Busy Clinicians – February 6, 2021
Jan 4th, 2021
Full day workshop that will take place as a virtual event, online. Date: Saturday, February 6, 2021Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ETMaximum Participation: 30 ophthalmologistsFacilitators: Rev. Andrew Blake and Dr. Agnes WongLanguage: Presentation will be in EnglishRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckfumrqDkpGdQRy5mZQSRht0TURRlggAev Physician wellness is an important issue and a growing concern within the medical profession. The recently released CMA National […]