Category Archives: Glaucoma

2026 Canadian Ophthalmic Imaging Symposium (COIS)

Sep 11th, 2026

Date/Time06/11/2026 – 07/11/2026All Day LocationOmni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada About the SymposiumJoin Canadian retina and glaucoma colleagues and expert guest speakers for an interactive learning experience focused on advances in ophthalmic imaging, including OCT, OCT angiography, wide-field imaging, and artificial intelligence. Learning ObjectivesExplore advances in imaging, apply image findings to clinical decision-making, and […]

57th Sally Letson Symposium

Aug 5th, 2026

Join us from September 24-26, 2026 in Ottawa for the 57th Sally Letson Symposium. “Reimagining Glaucoma Care Together” will bring together world leaders in ophthalmology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and digital health to explore the cutting edge of glaucoma diagnosis, monitoring and management. This dynamic symposium will highlight practical innovations ready for clinical integration from AI-powered […]

2026 Update & Review Lecture Series

Oct 15th, 2025

Dr. Edsel Ing and co-moderator Dr. Rahul Sharma invite you to join the free Canada-wide Update & Review Lectures, held Tuesdays from 7:30–9:30 pm EST. Designed for practicing ophthalmologists (Section 1 credits) and residents preparing for Royal College written or OKAP exams, these sessions feature highly interactive content including MCQs, fill-in-the-blank questions, and photo unknowns. […]

Vol 41, Issue 1: Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery – Innovative Devices From Around The World

Apr 16th, 2025

The first issue of the Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is live! They begin their 41st year with the new program entitled: Innovative Devices From Around The World. To view more, please visit: http://www.vjcrgs.com/ and view the table of contents below!

Lifestyle Habits in Glaucoma: Practical Advice for Patients and Ophthalmologists

Mar 13th, 2025

This article was authored by: Dr. Eileen Javidi, MD, Dr. Georges Durr, MD FRCSC and Dr. Younes Agoumi, MD FRCSC. The PRC Committee wish to acknowledge Félix Plamondon from the University of Laval for their initiative and contribution. Patients suffering from glaucoma often seek advice on lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, and other habits […]

CJO February 2025: Featured Highlights on Glaucoma

Mar 10th, 2025

The following CJO Highlight summarizes key findings from the journal article “Effect of ginkgo biloba extract on macula and peripapillary perfusion examined using optical coherence tomography angiography.”1 This pilot study investigated the effects of Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE) supplementation on macular and peripapillary perfusion in patients with early-to-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. Despite promising clinical studies […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]