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Category Archives: For Ophthalmologists
Article – Visual impairment and the use of formal and informal home care in Canada: the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Jun 30th, 2020
Read the full article through the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology website: Full Article Authors Rumaisa Aljied, BSc; Marie-Josée Aubin, MD, MSc, MPH; Ralf Buhrmann, MD, PhD; Ellen E. Freeman, PhD Abstract Objective To determine the use of home care services in those with and without visual impairment in Canada. Methods Presenting visual acuity was measured using […]
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Resources – International Centre for Eye Health
Jun 30th, 2020
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is known for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health. The International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) works to improve eye health and eliminate avoidable visual impairment and blindness with a focus on low-income populations. The ICEH has a number of […]
Université de Montréal USVI Center for Global Eye Health (French Language Only)
Jun 30th, 2020
The International Visual Health Unit (USVI) is an interdisciplinary center, aimed at improving the eye health of disadvantaged populations. The USVI was born from an interfaculty agreement at the University of Montreal bringing together various initiatives from the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Public Health and its International Health Unit (USI), and from the […]
The New Normals
Jun 30th, 2020
The New Normals COVID has ushered in a bunch of new normals. The way we run clinic, how we vacation, and where our kids go to “school”. A more long-term change we may see in our profession is how we go to “school”. Month after month, we will have to continue to make the difficult […]
International Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta
Jun 29th, 2020
The University of Alberta’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a well-established relationship with global ophthalmology. The Department’s initiatives in developing countries include capacity building to improve local ophthalmology services and long-term sustainability, training and fellowships for local eye care providers, and direct service delivery in performing cataract and sub-specialty surgeries. Their on-going STOP […]
PCC Rounds- Latest Trends in Corneal Transplant Surgery
Jun 29th, 2020
Joint International Rounds between Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) and Apollo Hospitals (Hyderabad, India) Topic: Latest trends in corneal transplant surgery Presenter: Rajesh Fogla, MD Date: Tuesday June 30th, 2020 Time: 7:00am-8:00am (EDT, UTC- 4) Registration: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6137462244 Ottawa Lead: Kashif Baig, MD Hyderabad Lead: Rajesh Fogla, MD
Resource Toolkit – A Path to a New Vision: COS COVID-19 Webinar Series delivered in April/May 2020
Jun 26th, 2020
This Resource Toolkit provides direct links to general COVID-19 literature, resources and guidance from reputable agencies, as well as specific COVID-19 topics such as medico-legal concerns. In addition, instructions and patterns for some simple do-it-yourself PPE projects are included. GENERAL RESOURCES Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Resources The CMA is working with the Public Health Agency […]
Webinar – Retina Connect : Imaging Features of Placoid Disorders
Jun 26th, 2020
The University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences invites you to RETINA CONNECT. Webinar Details Date: June 30, 2020 | 6:00pm–7:00pm NEW TIME* Title: RETINA CONNECT – Imaging features of Placoid Disorders Speaker: Anita Agarwal, West Coast Retina Panelists: Bailey Freund, Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York Lee Jampol, Former Chair, Northwestern […]
Tips for Including Interactivity in an Accredited Group Learning Activity
Jun 21st, 2020
Tips for Including Interactivity in an Accredited Group Learning Activity This four-page guidance document from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada includes a wide range of tips, tricks, and insights for including or increasing interactivity in group learning activities, as well as some related information for creating digital media. Additionally, the document […]