Category Archives: For Residents & Fellows

Joint Position Statement on the Use of Patented Microcurrent Technology for Dry AMD

Dec 11th, 2024

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and Canadian Retina Society (CRS) advise caution when considering a new microcurrent treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While early studies suggest it may help, there isn’t enough long-term evidence to confirm its safety or effectiveness. Retinal specialists, given their extensive expertise in managing age-related macular degeneration, recommend that […]

Diabetes Awareness Month

Nov 29th, 2024

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to highlight the critical role ophthalmologists play in managing diabetic eye disease. To support your practice, the Practice Resource Centre has compiled a curated list of insightful journal articles, clinical guidelines, and patient resources focused on diabetic retinopathy and related complications. Explore these valuable tools to stay informed […]

EyeNovation Webinar: The Impact of Corneal Spherical Aberration and Pupil Dynamics on Premium IOLs – Recording

Nov 22nd, 2024

We are excited to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, “Impact of corneal spherical aberration and pupil dynamics on premium IOLs’ optical behavior,” presented by the esteemed Professor Damien Gatinel from Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Université Paris Cité. Professor Gatinel, a Hospital Practitioner currently on secondment at Hôpital […]

ANZGS Congress 2025

Nov 13th, 2024

The Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society will be hosting their 2025 ANZGS Congress, which will be held in Perth from 14 – 16 February 2025. The congress will include the highly popular and somewhat unpredictable interactive panel and case presentations, the ACB Molteno Off-Piste Lecture, and numerous keynote presentations from the glaucoma field, along […]

EyeNovation Webinar: The Light Adjustable Lens – Recording

Nov 5th, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, “The Light Adjustable Lens: Impressions after 500 and my 2 eyes,” presented by esteemed ophthalmologist Dr. Samir Melki from Harvard Medical School. This webinar took place on October 30th, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET. Dr. […]

Vision Health Conference 2024

Oct 28th, 2024

Report Card: The Post-Pandemic State of Vision Health in Canada Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (2nd floor) This conference will present results from the newly-released Report Card Part 2, undertaken by the Canadian Council of the Blind […]

27th EVER Congress

Oct 24th, 2024

Date: November 3-5, 2024Location: Valencia, Spain – Palacio de Congresos de València EVER is the leading ophthalmological research association in Europe which covers all areas of ophthalmology and the visual sciences. One of the main activities of EVER is the organizing of a high quality research meeting every year at a location chosen for its access and congress facilities. […]

Fuchs IX Symposium

Oct 18th, 2024

For the past decade, the biennial Fuchs Symposium has brought together the world’s leaders in endothelial research and treatment under one roof to share the latest advancements in this exciting field. The Fuchs IX Symposium will take place at the McGill University Health Centre in Montréal, Canada. The course directors have gathered an incredible faculty […]

CJO: October 2024 Issue Highlights

Oct 10th, 2024

The October 2024 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 3 articles from this issue with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. In addition, our October visual abstract provides […]