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Category Archives: Subspecialities
CSI: Cataract Surgery Investigation
Mar 1st, 2019
Symposium Resources The COS is pleased to provide access to the presentations from the co-developed symposium presented at the 2018 COS Annual Meeting, CSI: Cataract Surgery Investigation. Dr. Ike Ahmed, along with a team of forensic ophthalmologist investigators, presented three different and engaging cases, unveiling clues to analyze the causes of poor outcomes in cataract […]
Imaging and Glaucoma Module
Nov 6th, 2018
More information on the INSIGHT Glaucoma Program Presented by Hady Saheb, MD, MPH, FRCSC This module will consist of a practical and interactive session reviewing the basic and more advanced aspects of ocular coherence tomography (OCT) of the optic nerve. We will review a standardized approach to the optic nerve imaging printout and discuss straightforward […]
The Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum
Nov 2nd, 2018
The Iowa Glaucoma Curriculum was created by Wallace L. M. Alward, MD, supported by the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The curriculum is intended to serve as an introduction to glaucoma for residents and perhaps as a review for practitioners. It began in the early 1990s to […]
Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is
Nov 1st, 2018
The Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is Annual Meeting provides cutting-edge education unrestricted by the current CME guidelines. It will take place from February 6-10, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and expects to attract more than 600 attendees, 100 exhibitors and 60 meeting and wet lab sponsors. Target Audience The program is relevant […]
EyeTube
Oct 31st, 2018
EyeTube offers a collection of bi-weekly podcasts pertaining to innovations in eye care across all sub-specialities in ophthalmology. Episode topics include, but are not limited to, the following: pediatric ophthalmology diagnostics/imaging ocular surface/ocular surface disease contact lenses and solutions diet and nutrition ulcers meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) glaucoma Patient-physician relationships and patient complaints are examined subject areas […]
The Retina Channel Podcast
Oct 31st, 2018
The Retina Channel Podcast offers stimulating, motivating, and thought-provoking podcasts presented by doctors in the field of ophthalmology. On this channel you will even find podcasts hosted by Canadian retina specialists, including Dr. Amin Kherani, Dr. Brian Ballios, and Dr. Rob Devenyi. This retina podcast allows doctors to share articles, studies, and their own review of […]
Effects of electronic screens on children’s vision and recommendations for safe use
Oct 26th, 2018
(2017) Joint Position Statement Read the full position statement from the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS).
Guidelines for refractive surgery advertising
Oct 26th, 2018
Reviewed August 2022 The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) and its subspecialty society, the Canadian Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery Society (CCEDRSS), are committed to excellence in ophthalmology. Excellence requires adherence to the highest ethical standards in all professional activities, including marketing and advertising. Our guiding principle is that the welfare of the patient is […]