Category Archives: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

American Academy of Ophthalmology Joint Journal Club
Feb 4th, 2022

Date: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 Time: 8:30 pm Topic: AAO/AAPOS February 2022 Journal Club Moderator: Dr. Ken Wright Validation of a novel strabismus surgery 3D-printed silicone eye model for simulation training – Yi Ning Strube, MD Increasing incidence and risk factors for divergence insufficiency esotropia – David L. Guyton, MD Long-term ophthalmic outcomes in 120 […]

CCOR Fellowship Information Session – 2022
Jan 13th, 2022

The Council of Canadian Ophthalmology Residents (CCOR) would like to invite you to their annual CCOR Fellowship Talk #1 of 2022 Date: January 22nd Time: 4pm EST – 5pm EST Description:   This talk is targeted to ophthalmology residents across Canada. Speakers are senior residents or junior staff who recently applied to fellowships and will […]

Webinar: Management of 6th Nerve Palsy And Duane’s Syndrome
Sep 23rd, 2021

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021 Time: 11 am – 1 pm EDT / 8 am -10 am PST Topic: Management of 6th Nerve Palsy And Duane’s Syndrome Speakers: David L. Guyton, M.D. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA & Kenneth W. Wright, M.D. Wright Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, USA together will be presenting their expertise on […]

On Demand Webinar: The New Management of IRD Patients in the Era of Gene Therapy – A Team Approach
Jul 27th, 2021

Learning Webinar Available on Demand A medical education program for a broad Canadian medical audience focused on inherited retinal diseases and gene therapy. It will include 6 short talks (~ 10 min each) on IRD patient journey + Panel discussion on the Multidisciplinary Management of a IRD patient. Archived Webinar Content When to suspect an […]

Inherited Retinal Dystrophies, Clinical Breakthroughs and Gene Replacement Therapies: Entering a New Era of Medicine
Jul 21st, 2021

Description This is an Educational Webinar Series available on demand. There are Series of 3 webinars focusing on inherited retinal disease presented by Canadian experts discussing inherited retinal dystrophies from symptoms, to diagnosis and treatment options. The role of genetic screening and genetic counseling as part of the patient journey are also presented. Each of […]

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.

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 […]

WSPOS Webinar – Virtual Strabismus Wet Lab
Mar 9th, 2021

WSPOS is planning a first-of-its-kind Virtual Strabismus Wet Lab aimed specifically at ophthalmology trainees. Date: Saturday 27th March. Time: This 90-minute webinar will be live-streamed at 14:00 GMT. Instructors: Drs. John Ferris (UK), Rita Gama (Portugal), David Granet (USA), Ramesh Kekunnaya (India) and;   Yi Ning Strube (Canada) This wet lab is intended to be […]

Canadian Paediatric Society – Online Module on Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy
Feb 5th, 2021

Online module “Our best shot at beating COVID-19: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in 2021” This module provides health care professionals with the tools and skills they need to discuss new COVID vaccines with people they see in practice and to address concerns about safety, efficacy, and access. This module provides health care professionals with the tools and skills […]