Canadian Ophthalmological Society
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National, recognized authority on eye and vision care in Canada. #ophthalmology #canadianophthalmology #eyehealth #eyecare #cos
Support your patients’ understanding of diabetic retinopathy with accessible resources at See The Possibilities. This #WorldDiabetesDay, share essential info on causes, risks, diagnosis, and treatment.
Find patient-friendly materials here: seethepossibilities.ca.
#EyeHealth #VisionCare
Find patient-friendly materials here: seethepossibilities.ca.
#EyeHealth #VisionCare
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Support your patients’ understanding of diabetic retinopathy with accessible resources at See The Possibilities. This #WorldDiabetesDay, share essential info on causes, risks, diagnosis, and treatment.
Find patient-friendly materials here: seethepossibilities.ca.
#EyeHealth #VisionCare
Find patient-friendly materials here: seethepossibilities.ca.
#EyeHealth #VisionCare
Lest we forget🍁
Remembering and honouring the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of all the brave heroes on this Remembrance Day.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringHeroes
Remembering and honouring the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of all the brave heroes on this Remembrance Day.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringHeroes
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Lest we forget🍁
Remembering and honouring the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of all the brave heroes on this Remembrance Day.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringHeroes
Remembering and honouring the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of all the brave heroes on this Remembrance Day.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #HonouringHeroes
This #PatientSafetyWeek, we emphasize the importance of having qualified, medically trained surgeons perform eye surgeries. Ophthalmologists have the training & experience needed to protect vision and ensure safe care as technologies change. #Patientsafety should always come first in #eyecare.
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This #PatientSafetyWeek, we emphasize the importance of having qualified, medically trained surgeons perform eye surgeries. Ophthalmologists have the training & experience needed to protect vision and ensure safe care as technologies change. #Patientsafety should always come first in #eyecare.
Members of the Vision Health Coalition of Canada met recently for a day of productive discussion and insightful perspectives on the current state of vision care in Canada and the path forward through the support of the National Strategy for Eye Care.
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Members of the Vision Health Coalition of Canada met recently for a day of productive discussion and insightful perspectives on the current state of vision care in Canada and the path forward through the support of the National Strategy for Eye Care.
Start your masterclass in AMD & GA with our first module:
• Learn GA & dry AMD stages
• Spot risk factors & clinical signs
• Understand disease mechanisms
Your gateway to mastering geographic atrophy starts now: www.cosprc.ca/courses/intr...
• Learn GA & dry AMD stages
• Spot risk factors & clinical signs
• Understand disease mechanisms
Your gateway to mastering geographic atrophy starts now: www.cosprc.ca/courses/intr...
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Start your masterclass in AMD & GA with our first module:
• Learn GA & dry AMD stages
• Spot risk factors & clinical signs
• Understand disease mechanisms
Your gateway to mastering geographic atrophy starts now: www.cosprc.ca/courses/intr...
• Learn GA & dry AMD stages
• Spot risk factors & clinical signs
• Understand disease mechanisms
Your gateway to mastering geographic atrophy starts now: www.cosprc.ca/courses/intr...
In our latest EyeNovation series, Dr. Ioannis Dimopoulos will share insights from cutting-edge gene therapy research, discuss the challenges/lessons from clinical practice and explore what the future holds for patients: cosprc.ca/eyenovation-international-webinar-series-on-ophthalmological-expertise
October 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In our latest EyeNovation series, Dr. Ioannis Dimopoulos will share insights from cutting-edge gene therapy research, discuss the challenges/lessons from clinical practice and explore what the future holds for patients: cosprc.ca/eyenovation-international-webinar-series-on-ophthalmological-expertise
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, and it marks the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
La Journée du chandail orange a lieu le 30 septembre, qui marque également la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.
La Journée du chandail orange a lieu le 30 septembre, qui marque également la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, and it marks the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
La Journée du chandail orange a lieu le 30 septembre, qui marque également la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.
La Journée du chandail orange a lieu le 30 septembre, qui marque également la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.
Proposez vos vidéos pour le tout premier Festival du film de la SCO dans le cadre du Congrès COS2026. Mettez en lumière des techniques hautement innovantes, du contenu éducatif ou des interventions cliniques, et partagez votre expertise avec vos pairs du Canada et du monde entier.
cos-sco.ca/SCO2026
cos-sco.ca/SCO2026
September 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Proposez vos vidéos pour le tout premier Festival du film de la SCO dans le cadre du Congrès COS2026. Mettez en lumière des techniques hautement innovantes, du contenu éducatif ou des interventions cliniques, et partagez votre expertise avec vos pairs du Canada et du monde entier.
cos-sco.ca/SCO2026
cos-sco.ca/SCO2026
Submit your videos for the COS Film Festival at COS2026. Highlight innovative techniques, educational content, or clinical procedures and share your expertise with peers across Canada and internationally.
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026 | Montréal QC
Info: cos-sco.ca/COS2026
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026 | Montréal QC
Info: cos-sco.ca/COS2026
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Submit your videos for the COS Film Festival at COS2026. Highlight innovative techniques, educational content, or clinical procedures and share your expertise with peers across Canada and internationally.
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026 | Montréal QC
Info: cos-sco.ca/COS2026
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026 | Montréal QC
Info: cos-sco.ca/COS2026
Share your latest research, clinical innovations, or best practices with peers at Canada’s leading vision conference.
Abstract and video submissions for COS2026 in Montréal are now open.
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026
Submit here: sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sc...
Abstract and video submissions for COS2026 in Montréal are now open.
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026
Submit here: sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sc...
September 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Share your latest research, clinical innovations, or best practices with peers at Canada’s leading vision conference.
Abstract and video submissions for COS2026 in Montréal are now open.
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026
Submit here: sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sc...
Abstract and video submissions for COS2026 in Montréal are now open.
Deadline: October 3, 2025
Meeting: June 18–21, 2026
Submit here: sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sc...
And that's a wrap on the 2025 Sally Letson Symposium! We're grateful for an incredible few days filled with learning, innovation, and connection. A huge thank you to our speakers and delegates who attended, contributing to meaningful discussions this weekend.
Until next year!
Until next year!
September 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
And that's a wrap on the 2025 Sally Letson Symposium! We're grateful for an incredible few days filled with learning, innovation, and connection. A huge thank you to our speakers and delegates who attended, contributing to meaningful discussions this weekend.
Until next year!
Until next year!
Looking back at moments from past Sally Letson Symposia... a tradition of learning, collaboration, and connection in Canadian ophthalmology. Another memorable year is just ahead.
Join us this Thursday: cos-sco.ca/SLS2025
Join us this Thursday: cos-sco.ca/SLS2025
September 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Looking back at moments from past Sally Letson Symposia... a tradition of learning, collaboration, and connection in Canadian ophthalmology. Another memorable year is just ahead.
Join us this Thursday: cos-sco.ca/SLS2025
Join us this Thursday: cos-sco.ca/SLS2025
Have 10 seconds? The Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology @cjo-jco.bsky.social is considering moving to a digital format.
Print or digital: what’s your preference?
- 1-question survey (survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50381038/...)
- Or comment here
Print or digital: what’s your preference?
- 1-question survey (survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50381038/...)
- Or comment here
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Have 10 seconds? The Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology @cjo-jco.bsky.social is considering moving to a digital format.
Print or digital: what’s your preference?
- 1-question survey (survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50381038/...)
- Or comment here
Print or digital: what’s your preference?
- 1-question survey (survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50381038/...)
- Or comment here
Blindness is 6x more common among Indigenous children in Canada. The ICEE Project brings free eye exams, glasses, and follow-up care directly to remote communities. Over 1,000 children have been reached since 2019, but funding is running out.
Learn more and support: www.cos-sco.ca/the-indigeno...
Learn more and support: www.cos-sco.ca/the-indigeno...
August 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Blindness is 6x more common among Indigenous children in Canada. The ICEE Project brings free eye exams, glasses, and follow-up care directly to remote communities. Over 1,000 children have been reached since 2019, but funding is running out.
Learn more and support: www.cos-sco.ca/the-indigeno...
Learn more and support: www.cos-sco.ca/the-indigeno...
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. New survey data from the COS shows growing concern among Canadians about how screen time affects kids’ vision. As families prepare for back-to-school, take time to learn how to protect children’s sight.
Visit: www.seethepossibilities.ca
Visit: www.seethepossibilities.ca
August 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. New survey data from the COS shows growing concern among Canadians about how screen time affects kids’ vision. As families prepare for back-to-school, take time to learn how to protect children’s sight.
Visit: www.seethepossibilities.ca
Visit: www.seethepossibilities.ca
Shape the future of ophthalmology... become a mentor through the new COS Equity-Focused Mentorship Program.
Support first- and second-year medical students from under-represented backgrounds and help build a more inclusive profession.
Learn more: cosprc.ca/efmp
Support first- and second-year medical students from under-represented backgrounds and help build a more inclusive profession.
Learn more: cosprc.ca/efmp
August 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Shape the future of ophthalmology... become a mentor through the new COS Equity-Focused Mentorship Program.
Support first- and second-year medical students from under-represented backgrounds and help build a more inclusive profession.
Learn more: cosprc.ca/efmp
Support first- and second-year medical students from under-represented backgrounds and help build a more inclusive profession.
Learn more: cosprc.ca/efmp
Have research to share? A new technique to highlight? A surgical video that teaches or inspires? Submit to present at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Exhibition and take part in the first-ever COS Film Festival.
🗓 Deadline: October 3, 2025
📍 Montréal | June 18–21, 2026
Visit cos-sco.ca/COS2026.
🗓 Deadline: October 3, 2025
📍 Montréal | June 18–21, 2026
Visit cos-sco.ca/COS2026.
August 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Have research to share? A new technique to highlight? A surgical video that teaches or inspires? Submit to present at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Exhibition and take part in the first-ever COS Film Festival.
🗓 Deadline: October 3, 2025
📍 Montréal | June 18–21, 2026
Visit cos-sco.ca/COS2026.
🗓 Deadline: October 3, 2025
📍 Montréal | June 18–21, 2026
Visit cos-sco.ca/COS2026.
That’s a wrap on the EyeCan Podcast! Huge thanks to our guests, hosts and all of you who listened, laughed and learned with us.
You can catch every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1508230
Thanks #Bayer for the support.
You can catch every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1508230
Thanks #Bayer for the support.
July 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
That’s a wrap on the EyeCan Podcast! Huge thanks to our guests, hosts and all of you who listened, laughed and learned with us.
You can catch every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1508230
Thanks #Bayer for the support.
You can catch every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1508230
Thanks #Bayer for the support.
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: www.seethepossibilities.ca/eye-atlas/
Explore the Eye Atlas: www.seethepossibilities.ca/eye-atlas/
July 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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: www.seethepossibilities.ca/eye-atlas/
Explore the Eye Atlas: www.seethepossibilities.ca/eye-atlas/
"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!
#HappyCanadaDay #July1 #EyeSafety
Wherever you are across our beautiful country, we hope you're having a relaxing, fun, and safe time with family and friends!
#HappyCanadaDay #July1 #EyeSafety
July 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
"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!
#HappyCanadaDay #July1 #EyeSafety
Wherever you are across our beautiful country, we hope you're having a relaxing, fun, and safe time with family and friends!
#HappyCanadaDay #July1 #EyeSafety
On Sunday, June 22, join hundreds of Canadians from coast-to-coast as they join Fighting Blindness Canda’s MOVE FOR SIGHT in support of vision loss research and treatments, and education for Canadians living with vision loss.
Register today at MOVEFORSIGHT.ca
#MoveForSight #VisionResearch
Register today at MOVEFORSIGHT.ca
#MoveForSight #VisionResearch
June 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On Sunday, June 22, join hundreds of Canadians from coast-to-coast as they join Fighting Blindness Canda’s MOVE FOR SIGHT in support of vision loss research and treatments, and education for Canadians living with vision loss.
Register today at MOVEFORSIGHT.ca
#MoveForSight #VisionResearch
Register today at MOVEFORSIGHT.ca
#MoveForSight #VisionResearch
92% of Canadians say access to new eye care tech is essential but only 52% feel comfortable with AI-assisted diagnostics. 👁️
This #NationalVisionHealthMonth, COS highlights survey findings on gaps in awareness, screen time concerns and the need for eye health education.
Read more: buff.ly/u6mFmmT
This #NationalVisionHealthMonth, COS highlights survey findings on gaps in awareness, screen time concerns and the need for eye health education.
Read more: buff.ly/u6mFmmT
May 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
92% of Canadians say access to new eye care tech is essential but only 52% feel comfortable with AI-assisted diagnostics. 👁️
This #NationalVisionHealthMonth, COS highlights survey findings on gaps in awareness, screen time concerns and the need for eye health education.
Read more: buff.ly/u6mFmmT
This #NationalVisionHealthMonth, COS highlights survey findings on gaps in awareness, screen time concerns and the need for eye health education.
Read more: buff.ly/u6mFmmT
The 14th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit is a free virtual event that will highlight innovations in #vision care, public health strategies, and the need for collaborative solutions in #eyehealth.
Learn more and register: preventblindness.org/eyesummit
Learn more and register: preventblindness.org/eyesummit
April 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The 14th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit is a free virtual event that will highlight innovations in #vision care, public health strategies, and the need for collaborative solutions in #eyehealth.
Learn more and register: preventblindness.org/eyesummit
Learn more and register: preventblindness.org/eyesummit
🌍 This Earth Day, remember that the environment plays a role in your eye health. Simple steps, like protecting your eyes from UV rays, can help safeguard your vision. Explore more at SeeThePossibilities.ca
#EarthDay2025 #EyeHealth #SeeThePossibilities
#EarthDay2025 #EyeHealth #SeeThePossibilities
April 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🌍 This Earth Day, remember that the environment plays a role in your eye health. Simple steps, like protecting your eyes from UV rays, can help safeguard your vision. Explore more at SeeThePossibilities.ca
#EarthDay2025 #EyeHealth #SeeThePossibilities
#EarthDay2025 #EyeHealth #SeeThePossibilities
Calling ophthalmologists, residents and eyecare professionals! Early Bird ends April 16 for the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Vancouver! Join us for cutting-edge lectures, workshops, an extensive Exhibition Hall and networking.
Learn more: cos-sco.ca/cos2025
#Ophthalmology #COS2025
Learn more: cos-sco.ca/cos2025
#Ophthalmology #COS2025
April 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Calling ophthalmologists, residents and eyecare professionals! Early Bird ends April 16 for the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Vancouver! Join us for cutting-edge lectures, workshops, an extensive Exhibition Hall and networking.
Learn more: cos-sco.ca/cos2025
#Ophthalmology #COS2025
Learn more: cos-sco.ca/cos2025
#Ophthalmology #COS2025