Category Archives: Subspecialities

Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Course

Apr 2nd, 2025

Location: Virtual – access the course HERE Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a cicatricial autoimmune disease primarily affecting mucous membranes of the conjunctiva, oral cavity, nasopharynx, oesophagus and genitals. Ocular involvement occurs in approximately 80% of cases, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to prevent irreversible damage and potential blindness. Authors: Melissa Lu (MD), Fady Sedarous […]

35th Annual Jack Crawford Day Conference

Mar 31st, 2025

Join your fellow members of the U of T and SickKids Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences communities for a full day of professional development and networking opportunities. This conference honours the late Dr. Jack S. Crawford, former Ophthalmologist-in-Chief for the Hospital for Sick Children, whose career was dedicated to advancing the specialty of pediatric ophthalmology and […]

Workplace Eye Awareness Month: Protecting Vision in Professional Environments

Mar 27th, 2025

Submitted by: Yosra Er-reguyeg March is Workplace Eye Awareness Month, dedicated to promoting eye health and safety in professional settings. With over 700 work-related eye injuries occurring daily in Canada, protecting vision is a critical aspect of workplace safety. This PRC issue provides an overview of common workplace hazards and protective strategies; as well as […]

Low Vision Rehabilitation Journal Club – VIA ZOOM

Mar 25th, 2025

The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto would like to extend an invitation to you, your colleagues, fellows, residents and students to join them in the Low Vision Rehabilitation Journal Club. Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM ETTopic: Neuroplasticity in vision rehabilitationSpeaker: Drs. Ghaliah Nsour and Sangeetha […]

DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – No Sutures, No worries: Mastering Flanged Scleral Fixation – VIA ZOOM

Mar 25th, 2025

Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Title: No Sutures, No worries: Mastering Flanged Scleral Fixation Speaker: Professor Adi Einan Lifshitz Zoom Link: Register in advance for this webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Objectives: 1. Understand the Principles and Indications […]

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 […]

EyeNovation: Unveiling the pachychoroid disease spectrum: a deep dive into central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy

Mar 10th, 2025

Join us for our next webinar in our EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise! “Unveiling the pachychoroid disease spectrum: a deep dive into central serous chorioretinopathy and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy”, presented by Dr. Angie H.C. Fong, University of Hong Kong school of Clinical Medicine. This engaging session exploring the evolving understanding of the pachychoroid […]

EyeNovation Webinar: The Value and Importance of the Double Layer Sign – Recording

Feb 21st, 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’, was presented by Dr. Usha Chakravarthy on 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, […]