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Category Archives: Public Health and Global Ophthalmology
Workplace Eye Awareness Month: Protecting Vision in Professional Environments
Mar 27th, 2025
Submitted by: Yosra Er-reguyeg March is Workplace Eye Awareness Month, dedicated to promoting eye health and safety in professional settings. With over 700 work-related eye injuries occurring daily in Canada, protecting vision is a critical aspect of workplace safety. This PRC issue provides an overview of common workplace hazards and protective strategies; as well as […]
Maximize Your MOC Credits
Dec 17th, 2024
To ensure you make the most of your learning activities, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society has curated some resources to help you maximize your MOC credits. Discover how to make the most of your CPD activities and maximize your MOC credits throughout the year. This interactive mini-module guides you through a practical case study featuring Dr. […]
Diabetes Awareness Month
Nov 29th, 2024
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to highlight the critical role ophthalmologists play in managing diabetic eye disease. To support your practice, the Practice Resource Centre has compiled a curated list of insightful journal articles, clinical guidelines, and patient resources focused on diabetic retinopathy and related complications. Explore these valuable tools to stay informed […]
27th EVER Congress
Oct 24th, 2024
Date: November 3-5, 2024Location: Valencia, Spain – Palacio de Congresos de València EVER is the leading ophthalmological research association in Europe which covers all areas of ophthalmology and the visual sciences. One of the main activities of EVER is the organizing of a high quality research meeting every year at a location chosen for its access and congress facilities. […]
CJO: August 2024 Issue Highlights
Aug 28th, 2024
The August 2024 CJO is now available online. Here are some of the highlights: Resident Perspectives + visual abstract: Our talented team of residents have summarized 3 articles from this issue with a focus on what’s most relevant to ophthalmology learners here in Canada and around the globe. In addition, our August visual abstract provides […]
10th Global Ophthalmology Meeting
May 9th, 2024
Date: October 10-11, 2024 Location: Madrid, Spain Welcome to the 10th Global Ophthalmology Meeting, happening on October 10-11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This conference serves as a vital platform for ophthalmologists, researchers, clinicians, educators, and industry professionals worldwide. Attendees can expect an engaging program featuring scientific sessions, keynote presentations, workshops, and poster sessions covering various […]
COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology Webinar
Jan 3rd, 2023
COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology Webinar Date: January 18, 2023 Time: 7:30-8:30PM ET Join us for this free virtual event and learn about the future direction of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Hear from speakers on Advocacy, Competence by Design, Drug Shortages, and the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. We want to hear from […]
Eye Care Competency Framework
Dec 15th, 2022
The WHO ECCF is a tool to enable quality care and integrated service delivery that meet the needs of the population. The WHO Vision and Eye Care Programme developed the ECCF as a critical tool through which the workforce can be planned and developed with aligned competencies. This tool can assist WHO Member States and stakeholders […]
7th Orbis & CCOR Event: Experiences and Opportunities in International Eye Health
Dec 5th, 2022
Topic: Orbis & CCOR: Experiences and Opportunities in International Eye Health Date: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 8-9:30PM EST. Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST Location: Zoom Webinar You are invited to a new Speaker Series event hosted by Orbis Canada and CCOR, specifically designed for residents and young ophthalmologists. For this special Orbis Speaker Series event, […]