Category Archives: Subspecialities

CJO January 2025: Featured Highlights on Glaucoma
Feb 7th, 2025

The following CJO Highlight summarizes key findings from the journal article “Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk: A Comparative Study of Escitalopram and Antidepressants.”1 Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is an ophthalmic emergency that has been linked to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) due to their mild anticholinergic effect and possibility of mydriasis. Escitalopram, one of the most prescribed […]

EyeNovation Webinar: The Value and Importance of the Double Layer Sign
Feb 7th, 2025

We’re excited to announce the next webinar in our “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, ‘The value and importance of the double layer sign’, presented by Dr. Usha Chakravarthy, February 18, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET. Dr. Chakravarthy will provide a background on the double layer sign, its definition, and how […]

Understanding Uveal Melanoma: A Rare but Serious Eye Cancer
Jan 16th, 2025

Submitted by: Joshua HuangReviewed and approved by: Dr. Marie-Josée Aubin, Dr. Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen What is Uveal Melanoma? Uveal melanoma (commonly referred to as ‘intraocular melanoma’) encompasses melanomas that arise in the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, all of which make up the uvea or uveal tract. The uvea is the second most common location […]

2025 EPSAA Scientific Meeting
Jan 8th, 2025

The Eye Physicians and Surgeons Association of Alberta is proud to announce that the 2025 Scientific Meeting and AGM is scheduled to take place from February 7th to February 8th, 2025 in Banff, Alberta. From this program, learners are expected to: The 2025 Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Annual Scientific Meeting is an Accredited […]

Whistler Cataract and Retina Update: Innovations and Insights
Jan 6th, 2025

The Providence Health Department of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that they will be hosting an in-person event called: Whistler Cataract and Retina Update: Innovations and Insights. This one day event will bring together specialists for a day of learning with a focus on the integration of advanced IOL technologies in retina care to enhance surgical […]

Tuesdays with the Titans: Ophthalmology Update & Review Lecture Series
Dec 18th, 2024

The University of Alberta and ACUPO are eager to present: Tuesdays with the Titans: Ophthalmology Update and Review Lecture Series. This is a series of webinars that will be hosted on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, MST. Learners are expected to: The schedule is as follows: Date Speaker Topic University January 7th, 2025 […]

Maximize Your MOC Credits
Dec 17th, 2024

To ensure you make the most of your learning activities, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society has curated some resources to help you maximize your MOC credits.   Discover how to make the most of your CPD activities and maximize your MOC credits throughout the year. This interactive mini-module guides you through a practical case study featuring Dr. […]

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 […]