Category Archives: For Residents & Fellows
CJO’s Inaugural Visual Abstract
Jun 27th, 2019
The CJO’s inaugural visual abstract provides a graphical summary of the following article from the June issue: Comparison of 2 regimens of loteprednol etabonate and bromfenac for cataract surgery. The article is also featured in the CJO’s first Resident Perspectives digest, which highlights a handful of articles from each issue with summaries written by members of the CJO’s Resident Advisory Council. […]
Clinical – Pathological Correlation in Ophthalmology
Jun 14th, 2019
The MUHC-McGill University Ophthalmic Pathology Review Course brings an update of the non-neoplastic and neoplastic diseases of the eye and the ocular adnexa. The three-day course will review the most important ocular diseases in a clinical pathological manner. The course is designed to bring the pathological features to the clinical diagnosis and integrating the tissue […]
Post-LASIK IOL calculations
May 15th, 2019
Ms. PRK tells me she isn’t overly worried about her refractive outcome following cataract surgery. But, she’s also had previous refractive which certainly causes me to raise a red flag! This is a patient who clearly cares (or at least previously cared!) about refraction! I’m reflecting on the Toronto Cataract Course 2019 that took place […]
The Doctor’s Life Podcast
May 3rd, 2019
The Doctor’s Life Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring discussions with fellow doctors and scientists on how to achieve success in clinical medicine and non-clinical careers while staying healthy in mind, body and spirit and balancing living a rich, purposeful life. Hosted by Physician Development Coach and Founder of the Physician Vitality Institute, Dianne Ansari-Winn, […]
Finessing your Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Skills
Apr 29th, 2019
Just recently, an ophthalmology resident that was nearing the end of their pediatrics rotation said to me, “All the ROP babies we have screened together have no ROP or ROP not requiring treatment. I’m afraid that when I go into practice I might not be confident enough to call Type I ROP. What should I […]
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: A Retina Podcast
Apr 29th, 2019
I have a secret…I love listening to podcasts! There is something very relaxing to me about simply turning off a screen, slipping on some headphones and listening to someone tell a story. Whatever your interests may be, I would bet you that there is a podcast on it! I recently learned that you can also […]
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library
Apr 29th, 2019
The Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library (NOVEL) has been one of my favorite educational resources as a resident and still continues to be one that I go back to as part of my general practice. Neuro-ophthalmology cases can sometimes be hiding amongst blurry vision and glaucoma suspect referrals. They somehow always seem to find a way […]
A Cost-Effective Wireless HD POV Surgical Recording System
Jan 30th, 2019
The “A Cost-Effective Wireless, High Definition Point of View Surgical Recording System” video shows how to use off-the-shelf consumer products to record surgeries without breaking the bank. The resource is designed for oculoplastic surgeons, but could be used for any sub-specialty. The video demonstrates a step-by-step process of how to set up for recording both non-sterile […]
MedSKL
Nov 6th, 2018
MedSKL offers free videos and downloadable resources from the world’s leading medical professors. All courses provide a description, overview, lecture, and areas for more articles resources for many sub-specialty areas. The resources are created by doctors for doctors, medical students, pre-medical students, and medical schools and professors who are looking for additional resources and learning […]