Category Archives: MOC Section 2 activities

Ergonomics: Other Ergonomics Resources for Physicians

Dalhousie University – EH&S Ergonomics ProgramDescription: Dalhousie’s Environmental Health & Safety Office offers ergonomic assessments and training for faculty and staff. Their educational video series, featuring the Dal Tiger, demonstrates proper office chair and workstation setup to reduce strain and prevent injury.Link: http://www.dal.ca/dept/safety/programs-services/occupational-safety/ergonomics.html Correct Sitting Posture: Office – Physio MedDescription: This highly visual guide offers […]

Ergonomics: Ophthalmology Educational Series

Title: COS Ergonomics for the Ophthalmologist VideosDescription: Explore presentations, handouts, and video recordings from the 2017 COS Annual Meeting focused on preventing musculoskeletal injury in ophthalmology. Topics include body mechanics, the prevalence of MSK disorders, and the development of ergonomic education modules. This resource features insights from clinicians and experts including Drs. Brissette, Diaconita, Ratzlaff, […]

Ergonomics: Podcasts & Videos

Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists at Home and in PracticePodcast: Audio Digest Release Date: September 21, 2024 Duration: 31 min 34 sec Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Martin Wand explores practical ergonomic strategies for ophthalmologists, emphasizing proper posture in both clinical and surgical settings, and highlighting the health risks of prolonged sitting. Link: https://www.audio-digest.org/Courses/Ergonomics-for-Ophthalmologists-at-Home-and-in-Practice/3594 Video: ASCRS […]

Ergonomics: Journal Articles & Editorials

Can Vitamin D Help with Dry Eyes?

Submitted by: Edmond Sandouk Overview Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of theocular surface, in which inflammation is a central component of both symptoms and pathogenesis[1]. While vitamin D is recognized for its role in calcium regulation and bone health, it also has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit ocular health[2]. Multiple studies […]

2025 COS Annual Meeting ePosters

The 2025 COS Annual Meeting was held from June 19th to 22nd, 2025 in the beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. This meeting boasted an outstanding international and Canadian faculty presenting the latest in ophthalmic research and practice. The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition included invited lectures, scientific papers, wet labs and workshops, as well as networking opportunities […]

Benign or Malignant? A Introductory Guide to Eyelid Lesions in the Primary Care Setting

Authors and Affiliations: Mostafa Bondok, MD1; Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, MDCM2; Edsel Ing MD, PhD, MBA, MEd, MPH3,2 1: Section of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada 2: Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto Temerty School of Medicine, Toronto, Canada 3: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual […]

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Ophthalmologists

The COS Ergonomics working group is pleased to share an online resource focused on musculoskeletal disorders in ophthalmologists. Developed by Queen’s University in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine, this online module highlights best ergonomic practices and injury prevention. Why is this important? The physical demands of ophthalmology puts physicians at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders […]

CJO: April 2025 Issue Highlights

The April 2025 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. And our April visual abstract provides a […]