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Category Archives: Subspecialities
2025-2026 CORE Curriculum
Oct 6th, 2025
On behalf of the COS Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Working Group and the Committee on Ophthalmology Residents Ergonomics Education, we are pleased to share with you the 2025–26 CORE Curriculum. The attached CORE Curriculum Guide outlines six practical and easy-to-implement initiatives designed to promote ergonomic awareness and injury prevention among the residents in your program. As October marks National Ergonomics Awareness […]
Ergonomics: Other Ergonomics Resources for Physicians
Aug 5th, 2025
2025-2026 CORE CirriculumDescription: CORE Curriculum Guide outlines six practical and easy-to-implement initiatives designed to promote ergonomic awareness and injury prevention among the residents in your programLink: https://www.cosprc.ca/2025-2026-core-curriculum/ 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 […]
Ergonomics: Ophthalmology Educational Series
Aug 5th, 2025
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
Aug 5th, 2025
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: Magazine Articles
Aug 5th, 2025
Title: Ergonomics SimplifiedAuthor: Camille V. Palma, MDPublisher: EyeNet MagazineDate: March 2023Link: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/ergonomics-simplified Title: Ergonomics in Ophthalmology a Lifelong ProjectAuthors: Alex Young, featuring Nicole Bajic, MDPublisher: Healio – Ocular Surgery NewsDate: December 2022Link: https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20221220/ergonomics-in-ophthalmology-a-lifelong-project Title: The Importance of Ergonomics in the Clinic and ORAuthors: Ellen Stodola, Editorial Co-DirectorPublisher: EyeWorldDate: December 2022Link: https://www.eyeworld.org/2022/ergonomics-in-the-clinic-and-or/ Title: Ergonomics: Care for […]
COS Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Working Group
Jul 25th, 2025
The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Working Group is committed to promoting physical wellness across all stages of ophthalmology practice. Through educational initiatives, resource development, and collaborative research, we aim to make a focus on ergonomics a standard in Canadian ophthalmic care. Our Mission: To eliminate work-related injuries for Canadian ophthalmologists. Our […]
Benign or Malignant? A Introductory Guide to Eyelid Lesions in the Primary Care Setting
May 22nd, 2025
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 […]
Similar but Different: A Practical Guide to Biosimilars in Retina
May 13th, 2025
As biosimilars begin to enter the Canadian retina space, many ophthalmologists are asking: how do these agents compare to reference biologics—and what should we consider before making the switch? Join renowned retina specialists Dr. Mike Klufas and Dr. Sophie Bakri for a 90-minute webinar that dives into the practical realities of biosimilar use—from clinical trial […]
EyeNovation Webinar: The SIRE Sign and Functional Vision in Geographic Atrophy Treatments
Apr 16th, 2025
We’re excited to announce that our webinar, “EyeNovation: International Webinar Series for Ophthalmic Expertise” series, ‘The SIRE Sign and Functional Vision in Geographic Atrophy Treatments‘, was presented by Dr. Robyn Guymer on April 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. Professor Robyn Guymer is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Melbourne University, deputy director of the Centre for […]