Category Archives: Subspecialities

The Second issue of the 2021 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery is Online!

Jul 13th, 2021

The Second issue of the 2021 Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery isonline. This program celebrates the ASCRS Film Festival and features an outstanding array ofaward-winning videos. After each video, Dr. Robert Osher interviews Dr. Shachar Tauber,Chairman of the Film Festival, allowing the viewer to understand the judge’s perspective. The program is as […]

Peut-on réapprendre à voir quand on a perdu la vision ? | Cynthia Qian | TEDxUmontreal

Jul 13th, 2021

Dr. Cynthia Qian presents two revolutionary methods to help people with inherited retinal diseases to regain their vision. Gene therapy for young children whose disease is at an early stage, and the bionic eye for people who may have completely lost their sight. Blindness is no longer a fatality. Explanation in video.

Virtual-Vancouver Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Meeting

Jul 13th, 2021

This year’s Vancouver Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting will be held online on Friday, September 10. Please see https://ophthalmology.med.ubc.ca/conference/ for details. Please note registration is not open yet but will be available shortly.

PCC Rounds-Specialty Contact Lenses: Seeing People Who Can’t See Me

Jun 20th, 2021

Joint International Rounds with Precision Cornea Centre (Ottawa, Canada) Topic: Specialty Contact Lenses: Seeing People Who Can’t See Me Presenter: Brittany Yelle, OD Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Register Here Ottawa Leads: Kashif Baig, MD and Brittany Yelle, OD The Precision Cornea Centre International Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) […]

Talking About Glaucoma Podcast

Jun 9th, 2021

The Talking About Glaucoma podcast has been around since 2009. In each episode, Dr Robert Schertzer, a Vancouver-based glaucoma specialist, talks with a different glaucoma colleague about a hot topic in glaucoma. Episodes have included discussions about new surgical devices, landmark clinical trials and basic bread and butter glaucoma principles. If you get more out […]

Women Leaders in Eye Health Webinar Series

May 3rd, 2021

Women In Ophthalmology (WIO), Seva Foundation, and Orbis International have come together to offer a global webinar series in May 2021 for current and prospective women in ophthalmology. Please join us for two engaging sessions with dynamic, global speakers and moderators. Speakers will share personal stories and experiences, highlighting strategies and key takeaways on the […]

Video Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS)

Apr 19th, 2021

The Video Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS) is a monthly, preeminent, peer-reviewed medical journal covering refractive and lens-based optical surgery. JCRS has maintained its status as a prominent forum for original research, review, and evaluation of refractive and lens-based surgical procedures for more than 30 years. The JCRS is the official journal of […]

CONNECT THE DOTS – Webinar on Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of VKC

Apr 13th, 2021

An online group-learning activity on vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), focusing on diagnosis and management, with the goal of creating greater disease awareness to optimize care for children and adolescents suffering from VKC. Schedule Speaker: Dr. Asim AliDate: Monday, April 26th 2021Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm EST Speaker: Dr. Devinder Paul CheemaDate: Tuesday, April 27th 2021Time: 6 […]

Cornea Focus 2021- The Corneal Endothelium: From Biology to Patient

Mar 22nd, 2021

Cornea Focus 2021, is a non-promotional meeting organised and funded by Santen in collaboration with the Chair Mr Sajjad Ahmad, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Hospital, London. The meeting is free of charge and is open to all registered healthcare professionals. Date: Friday 4 June 2021. Time: 09:00 – 17:15 GMT Topic: The Corneal Endothelium: […]