Category Archives: Subspecialities

Ergonomics: Journal Articles & Editorials

2026 Paul Stringer Clinical Day in Ophthalmology, From Basics to Breakthroughs: Navigating the Spectrum of Cataract Surgery

McMaster University is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Paul Stringer Clinical Day in Ophthalmology – From Basics to Breakthroughs: Navigating the Spectrum of Cataract Surgery.  At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:    Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026  Time: 07:00–16:40  Location: Pillar and Post, 48 John Street West, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Presented […]

World Uveitis Day

The Qatar Society of Ophthalmology and the Saudi Uveitis Group have recently launched the World Uveitis Day website. The World Uveitis Day (WUD) was founded through the work of  the Qatar Society of Ophthalmology and the Saudi Uveitis Group, under the leadership of  the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS), and major partnerships with the International […]

The OR Microscope – The Danger Zone

By Yusuf Ahmed, Mostafa Bondok, Patrick Gooi, and R. Rishi Gupta The Surgical Chair Ergonomic positioning in the OR begins with the surgical chair. Key features to consider include adjustable height (manual or electric), vertically adjustable lumbar support with horizontal adjustability when available, and a locking mechanism that provides stability. Features of commonly used chairs […]

36th Annual Jack Crawford Day Conference

Event Date: April 17th, 2026 from 8AM – 4PM EST The 36th Annual Jack Crawford Day will focus on the theme “Precision Eye Care for a Brighter Tomorrow.” Topics will be relevant to both paediatric and general eye specialists and will include precision medicine illuminates uveitis, implementation of liquid biopsy for retinoblastoma, newer strabismus procedures […]

Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series

Wills Eye Hospital and the University of Toronto are proud to present the next installment of the Cornea Surgical Video Learning Series: Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM EST Co-moderated by Professors Sadeer Hannush (Wills Eye Hospital) and Allan Slomovic (University of Toronto). Keynote Lecture:Professor Harminder Dua, CBE, DL, FRCS, FRCOphth, PhDProfessor & Chair of OphthalmologyUniversity of Nottingham Guest PanelistsBeeran Meghpara, MD […]

Using the indirect – protect your neck!

Indirect ophthalmoscopy is an essential tool for examination of the peripheral retina. It is a beautifully designed optical instrument for detecting and treating important sight-threatening pathology. However, it is also a physically demanding technique that forces the neck and back into unnatural positions of tilt and hyperflexion. Not only is this strenuous at the time […]

EyeNovation: Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs: What You Need to Know – Recording

Join us for our next EyeNovation webinar, “Navigating the Ocean of Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs”, presented by Dr. Francesco Carones, a leading expert in refractive and cataract surgery. This webinar took place on December 17, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time. A recording is available for you to view below. Francesco Carones, MD, is an internationally […]

DOVS CORNEA ROUNDS – Fellowship, early career, and general life hacks – VIA ZOOM

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Title: Fellowship, early career, and general life hacks Speaker: Dr. Joshua Teichman Zoom Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UEc92Nu8S9u7wqegAB_Bsw#/registration After this session, participants will be able to: The VPP Grand Rounds Local and Visiting Professor Program is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as […]