Canadian Ophthalmological Society

07/24/2025

Welcome Dr. Nina Ahuja as President-Elect of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society! We look forward to her leadership and continued dedication to advancing eye care in Canada.

Photos feature Dr. Ahuja with Dr. Mona Dagher, President of the COS, Johanna Breitner, President of the Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses and Dr. Keyvan Koushan, one of the early residents in the McMaster Ophthalmology Residency Program.

07/23/2025

Consistently praised as well-organized, relevant, and engaging, the Sally Letson Symposium offers real value for ophthalmologists across subspecialties. With expert speakers, time for discussion, and a program designed to deliver practical insights, it's no surprise past attendees call it a high-quality and rewarding experience.

Join us in Ottawa this September... early bird rates available until August 15.

Learn more: https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sco/en/56th-sally-letson-symposium

07/22/2025

Our past president, Dr. Phil Hooper, spoke with The Weather Network about how wildfire smoke and on the importance of protecting your eyes during extreme weather situations.

A recent poll found 35 per cent of Ontario residents reported negative effects to their eye health in the past year, resulting from severe weather such as wildfire smoke and heat waves

07/22/2025

Dr. Hady Saheb is joined by Professor Marion Munk, global expert in uveitis, retina, and ophthalmic innovation.

From standardizing imaging protocols to redefining retinal therapy endpoints, Dr. Munk shares her groundbreaking work in AI, fibrosis, and systemic disease links like SARS-CoV-2. Plus, a quickfire round on how she recharges outside the lab.

Now streaming on EyeCan wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1508230/episodes/17175441-eyecan-season-5-episode-11-advancing-ophthalmology-standardization-ai-and-retinal-therapies-with-prof-marion-munk

Thanks to for their ongoing support of EyeCan.

07/21/2025

Discover how your eyes work and what can go wrong. The Eye Atlas offers a simple, visual guide to basic eye anatomy and common eye conditions... so you can better understand your vision and how to protect it.

Explore the Eye Atlas: https://www.seethepossibilities.ca/eye-atlas/

07/16/2025

Biosimilars are becoming an essential part of ophthalmic practice.

Whether you're just getting started or want to deepen your understanding, this NEW accredited, self-paced online module for COS members offers the knowledge and practical tools you need to make confident, informed decisions.

Learn on your own schedule and stay ahead as the landscape continues to evolve.

Course:

Seeing is Believing: All You Need to Know About Biosimilars is an online educational module designed for retina specialists, general ophthalmologists, fellows, residents, and medical students. This course provides a comprehensive overview of biosimilars, their regulatory approval, clinical applicati...

07/15/2025

Celebrating excellence in ophthalmology:

• Dr. Yvonne Buys – Lifetime Achievement Award
• Dr. Mona Dagher – Champion of Change
• Dr. Julie Schallhorn – Harold Stein Lecturer
• Dr. Nathan Congdon – CJO Lectureship Recipient
• Dr. Christian El-Hadad – ACUPO Leadership Award
• Dr. Tony Jin – Resident Leadership Award

These outstanding individuals are shaping the future of eye care through leadership, innovation, and service.

07/14/2025

Celebrate eye surgeons and help colour our world! 👁️🖍️

It’s a lesser-known date on the calendar, but we've been changing this.

World Ophthalmologist Day (WOD), also known as Ophthalmologist Day or International Ophthalmology Day, is celebrated annually on August 8. It is an unofficial professional holiday for all specialists in medical and surgical eye disease.

In 2023, we launched an inaugural WOD campaign, which is now celebrated from the start of August each year.

You can show your support for the campaign by sharing your stories and photos with the hashtag — — or downloading and using the promotional materials via the link below.

In 2025, this includes participating in the inaugural and international colouring competition from wherever you live in the world!

Learn more about our WOD campaign and start colouring 👉 https://www.asoeye.org/world-ophthalmologist-day

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07/11/2025

Big Picture. Expert Voices. Real Learning.

Join the Sally Letson Symposium, September 11–13, 2025, at the Westin Ottawa. This year’s focus: Uveitis—Cells, Haze, and Macular Edema.

Enjoy 2.5 days of expert-led sessions, practical insights, and clinical updates designed to enhance your practice.

Register now to secure early bird rates until August 15 and earn Section 1 MOC credits.

Save on travel with discounts from Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and VIA Rail, and book accommodations by August 15 for special rates.

Visit www.cos-sco.ca/SLS2025 for details.

07/04/2025

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Learn more with MD Financial Management: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-planning-for-physicians-why-youre-different/

Les médecins ont leurs propres défis financiers : lourdes dettes, impôts, etc. Un plan adapté vous aidera à composer avec cette réalité et à atteindre vos objectifs. Apprenez comment trouver l’équilibre entre remboursement des dettes, épargne et placements pour assurer votre avenir financier et prendre des décisions éclairées.

Get the basics about financial planning for physicians and how financial advice for physicians can help you achieve your life goals.

07/01/2025

"Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Wherever you are across our beautiful country, we hope you're having a relaxing, fun, and safe time with family and friends!

06/22/2025

That’s a wrap on COS2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Vancouver to connect, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in ophthalmology.

Safe travels and... see you next year in Montréal!