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On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss an important topic related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Ophthalmology - Barriers to Corneal Donation, with Dr. Samir Jabbour, a corneal disease speciality in Montreal. Dr. Jabbour practices at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and the Jewish General Hospital and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Montreal and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at McGill University. His specialties include corneal disorders, external eye diseases, and refractive surgery, with a particular expertise in corneal grafts, limbal stem cell transplants, keratoconus and complex cataracts.  A graduate from the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University, Dr. Jabbour completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Montreal. Subsequently, he undertook two years of subspecialty training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the renowned Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, and the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, United Kingdom. He is currently pursuing a Master in Public Health at Harvard University.  Dr. Jabbour's research primarily focuses on ocular surface disease, keratoconus, and surgical techniques in keratoplasty, cataract and refractive surgery. His contributions to the field can be found in top-tier medical journals. He frequently presents his work at national and international conferences. As the director of the Cornea fellowship at CHUM, he mentors upcoming Cornea specialists. Additionally, he teaches medical students and ophthalmology residents from the University of Montreal and McGill University. Show Notes:Canadians' attitudes toward corneal donation: informational-motivational videos increase willingness toward corneal donation Nucleic Acid Test (NATs) Dr. Murdoch Leeies - Director of a Research Program focuses on promoting health equity in organ and tissue donation and transplantation across Canada, within the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Manitoba. His objective is to enhance access and outcomes through targeted interventions. Notably, he is in the process of establishing a 2SLGBTQIA+ patient advisory team for the Transplant Manitoba Gift of Life organ donation program, collaborating with the University of Manitoba's Centre for Healthcare Innovation and the Manitoba Society for Patient-Oriented Research.Challenging Outdated FDA Policy - Michael A. Puente works to end ban on cornea donations Challenging Outdated FDA Policy (cuanschutz.edu)Eye Bank – COS’ Eye Bank Committee COS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeWith your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss the compelling topic of Genetic Testing, with our special guest Dr. Sarah Chorfi.Dr. Sarah Chorfi was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She graduated from Medical School at McGill University on the Dean’s honour list in 2016 and completed her Ophthalmology Residency at University of Montreal in 2021. She next completed a fellowship in inherited retinal degenerations at the Mass Eye and Ear at Harvard University and attended a summer school program in Computational Genomics Summer Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).Dr. Chorfi received numerous awards during her training, including:Initiation to Vision Student Research AwardMcGill Faculty of Medicine Research BursaryLieutenant Governor’s Youth MedalBourse de perfectionnement dans le domaine de la bio-informatique et génomique computationnelle en maladies génétiques oculaires (Département d’ophtalmologie de l’Université de Montréal)Dr. Chorfi now has a faculty position at the CHUM (University of Montreal) where she undertakes weekly ophthalmic genetics clinics. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we introduce our listeners to the topic of Myopia, with returning guest Dr. Vivian Hill.Dr. Hill completed a fellowship in Ocular Pathology at the University of Ottawa, then completed an ophthalmology residency and a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship in Calgary.Dr. Hill is an assistant professor at the University of Calgary and her clinical practice focuses on Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She led undergraduate ophthalmology for over a decade and led a revision of the medical school ophthalmology curriculum at the Cumming School of Medicine. She is a member of the examination board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as an optics and pediatric ophthalmology examiner. Dr. Hill sits on the executive of the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta as past Fees Chair and current advocacy lead and is the COS Advocacy Council Chair (term ending June 2024). Her interests include pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, medical education, and vision safety in the setting of expanding injectable medical esthetic. She is a former director on the Board of West Island College in Calgary which excels in academic rigour and experiential learning. She has received Calgary’s Top 40 under 40 Award as well as teaching awards at the Cumming School of Medicine.Show NotesThis episode of EyeCan was researched and written by Lauren Khoury, a medical and MSc student (considering ophthalmology) at McGill University (2026). Dr. William StellCarr & Stell 2017 – Link to Webvision chapter: http://webvision.med.utah.edu/book/part-xvii-refractive-errors/the-science-behind-myopia-by-brittany-j-carr-and-william-k-stell/Dr. Vivian Hill Ask the Expert on Pediatric Vision Health See the Possibilitieshttps://www.seethepossibilities.ca/children-ama/American Academy of Ophthalmology Nearsightedness: What is Myopia? Resourcehttps://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/myopia-nearsightednessICEE Clear Vision for the Future – Press releasehttps://www.cos-sco.ca/clear-vision-for-the-future-canadian-ophthalmological-society-celebrates-indigenous-children-eye-examination-project-impacting-6000-lives-to-date/With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

Our guest on today’s episode of EyeCan we welcome back to the show Phil Hooper, President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). Dr. Hooper will present some of the Advocacy work the COS has currently been working on, future planning, and new projects underway.A bit about Phil… he trained in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at Western University in London, Ontario. Following this, he did fellowships in Retina and Uveitis at the University of Southern California, and Washington University.Phil was Chair and Chief of Ophthalmology at Western from 1996 to 2008 and co-chairs the Ontario Vision Care Task Force.In June 2022, Dr. Hooper became the 70th President of the COS, serving until June 2024. He has been involved in many COS projects, was Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology from 2008-2018 and chaired the Council on Advocacy from 2019-2021. Show notes:COS Members are invited to log in to their member portal ( https://cos.imiscloud.com/ ), click the Members Only section and learn more about our Advocacy efforts.The COS Drug Shortages page can be found here ( https://www.cos-sco.ca/drug-shortages/ ).The January 2024 Forum registration page can be found here (https://www.cos-sco.ca/advocacy/annual-forum/ ).Information about the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition can be found here 9https://cos-sco.secure-platform.com/site ). Ophthalmologists interested in becoming a member can learn more here https://www.cos-sco.ca/cos-membership/member-benefits/ ).COS Practice Resource Centre – learn more here ( https://www.cosprc.ca/ ). The Cornea Modules referenced in this episode of EyeCan can be found here (https://www.cosprc.ca/cornea-learning-modules/ ). See the Possibilities is a web resource for the Canadian public on the topics of vision health, serious eye diseases and what the COS is doing to promote eye health for everyone. Learn more here: https://www.seethepossibilities.ca/. Ask the Experts articles can be found here ( https://www.seethepossibilities.ca/ama/ ).The COS Newsroom contains all press releases and can be found here ( https://www.cos-sco.ca/newsroom/ ). Media are welcome to contact Kim Tytler, COS Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, kim@cos-sco.ca, for more information.More information about the work of the Association of Canadian University Professors of Ophthalmology (ACUPO) can be found here ( https://www.acupo.ca/ ).With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of The EyeCan Podcast! Our topic on today’s episode of EyeCan is Age-related Macular Degeneration, with guest Ravi Dookeran of Winnipeg, Manitoba.Dr. Dookeran has worked in Winnipeg since 2006 in the University of Manitoba department of Ophthalmology.  He is the medical director of the Waterfront Eye Institute and runs a surgical and medical Retinal practice serving all of Manitoba, Nunavut and western Ontario. After completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Alberta, Dr. Dookeran went on to complete a 2-year surgical and medical Retina fellowship at McGill University. He is affiliated with the University of Manitoba's Department of Ophthalmology as an Assistant Professor, teaching residents and retina fellows and is actively involved in clinical research having authored numerous publications.  Dr. Dookeran has been actively involved in developing a tele-ophthalmology program and serves as the medical director of the Manitoba Retinal Screening and Vision Program (MRSVP) providing access to care for diabetic patients in northern and remote communities across Manitoba.  In addition to being vice president of the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba for many years, he sat on the COS board of directors as Treasurer from 2019 to 2022 and continues to be involved in the COS Foundation. Show notes:Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study– ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2062510/ ) the landmark study that still guides how we treat diabetics today.  See the Possibilities Eye Health page on AMD  ( https://www.seethepossibilities.ca/eye-health/age-related-macular-degeneration/ )Learn more about the COS Council in Advocacy ( https://www.cos-sco.ca/council-on-advocacy/ )With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

Welcome to Season 4! On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to the topic of Sustainability in Ophthalmology, with guest Dr. Marie-Claude Robert, a cornea specialist in Montréal. Dr. Robert has a busy practice spanning the full scope of corneal diseases in children and adults. She trained at the University of Ottawa (undergraduate and MD), the Université de Montréal (residency, MSc) and Harvard University (fellowship). She is the director of clinical research at both CHUM and CHU Sainte-Justine. Dr. Robert tries to bring environmental concerns to the forefront when making decisions. She has been vegan for over 25 years, commutes on her bike or public transportation and tries to inspire others to do the same. She has presented to Quebec ophthalmologists on the environmental impact of cataract surgery and has initiated a green committee at the CHUM. She has three young children for whom she hopes will grow into engaged adults on a healthy planet. Show Notes and Related ResourcesMarie-Claude Robert is a member of the COS Sustainability Working Group. The goals of the group are: (1) working to ensure a greener COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition; and (2) encouraging members to submit of vignettes discussing practical and easy to implement ideas on how to reduce waste in clinical practice. EyeSustain – The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is a member of EyeSustain, a global coalition of ophthalmic organizations, societies, and their members committed to promoting the sustainability of eye care. The Greening of Ophthalmology (article), American Academy of OphthalmologyNeedless Waste and the Sustainability of Cataract Surgery (article), American Academy of OphthalmologyDr. Robert is listening to the podcast How to Save a Planet. You can catch it here: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Foundation in our discussion with Foundation President, Dr. Guillermo Rocha. Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC, FACS is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. He trained in Ophthalmology at McGill University in Montreal and has completed subspecialty training in Ocular Immunology and Inflammation at McGill, and Cornea and External Diseases at the University of South Florida, in Tampa. He completed the Physician CEO Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management (2016) and the Foundations of Clinical Research Certificate Program, Harvard Medical School (2022). He is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Manitoba, President of the COS Foundation, Past President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (2016-2018), and past President of the Canadian Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery Society. In 1995, he was awarded the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation & Medical Research Council of Canada Resident Research Award for his work on the causative factors of ocular inflammation. Dr. Rocha was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba iCare Award for 2014. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the 10 Most Successful Mexicans in Canada, followed by an award as one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians in 2016. Dr. Rocha performs Anterior Segment, Refractive and Corneal Surgeries. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are talking about Tele-ophthalmology with our guest, Dr. David Maberley. After completing his residency at the University of Toronto, Dr. Maberley undertook a retina fellowship at Queen’s University, where he also completed a Masters of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology. Following his training in Kingston, he studied macular disease and advanced retinal surgical techniques at Columbia University and the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. Dr. Maberley performs research in population health and the medical and surgical management of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and high myopia. Recent undertakings include the establishment of the Collaboration in the Epidemiology of Ocular Disease (CEPOD – a big data pharmacoepidemiology research group that works collaboratively with industry and government) and a co-leadership role with the Diabetic Retinopathy Goal Group of Diabetes Action Canada (a CIHR SPOR initiative). Currently, he is working with the Technical University in Eindhoven (Netherlands) assisting with validation and safety work on the PrecEyes ophthalmic surgical robot. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Netan Choudhry, co-founder and medical director of the Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of Toronto, a premier academic retina practice.Dr. Choudhry is an internationally recognized Vitreoretinal Surgeon with affiliations at both the University of Toronto and Harvard Medical School, and Ophthalmology Lead at the Cleveland Clinic Canada. He is universally recognized as a thought leader in retinal imaging and the diagnosis and treatment of rare disorders of the retina and vitreous.Dr. Choudhry was one of the first to pioneer OCT imaging of the peripheral retina and is actively developing novel devices for imaging the retina and vitreous using non-invasive technology. He has published in the world’s most read/indexed journals including: The New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet, Ophthalmology and the Retina Journal. Dr. Choudhry has authored several book chapters in retinal imaging.Dr. Choudhry’s innovative work in the field of retina has also been published on the covers of numerous journals further earning him the distinction of a pioneer in retinal imaging. His current research focus continues to be in the integration of novel retinal imaging technologies with Artificial Intelligence and imaging biomarkers.He is an elected member of the Retina Society and Macula Society. He has been a member of the board of directors at the American Society of Retina Specialists, Canadian Retina Society and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to Dr. David Brown, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and vice-chair for research at the Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Brown is the director of research at Retina Consultants of Texas and he chairs the Medical Leadership Board of Retina Consultants of America and serves on the RCA board of directors. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine with highest honors and completed ophthalmology and retina training at the University of Iowa where he was a Thomas Heed Fellow, a Hermann Knapp Fellow, and was awarded the Ron Michels Fellowship award presented to the top retinal surgery fellow in the US in 1994.  Dr. Brown is an elected member of the Macula Society, the Retina Society, and the Club Jules Gonin and his honors include the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award (2000), the American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award (2008), the ASRS Senior Honor Award (2010), the AAO Senior Honor Award (2014), Retina Hall of Fame inaugural inductee (2017), and continuous election as one of the “Best Doctors in America” 2007-2022 and "Texas Super Docs" from 2009-2022. Dr Brown’s research and clinical interests are focused on macular surgery, age-related macular degeneration, gene therapy, retinal vascular disease, and diabetic retinopathy.  He has published and written over 400 national meeting presentations, abstracts, and scientific papers including many agents for AMD, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Brown also serves as the consultant retina specialist for NASA for all ongoing and long-term space flight astronauts. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.  Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.  The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Carol Shields, Director of Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.She completed her medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and residency in Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia in 1987.  She subsequently completed fellowship training in Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Ophthalmic Pathology.Dr. Shields has authored or coauthored 12 textbooks, over 2000 articles in major peer-reviewed journals, over 340 textbook chapters, given over 1000 lectureships, and has received numerous professional awards; on January 11, 2023, she was awarded the 2023 NCAA Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy Award” in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Shields has been chosen as the number one ophthalmologist in The Ophthalmologist’s 2023 Power List.She is a member of numerous ocular oncology, pathology, and retina societies and has delivered 74 named lectures in America and abroad. She serves on the editorial board of several journals including JAMA Ophthalmology, Retina, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and International Journal of Clinical Oncology.Dr. Shields practices Ocular Oncology on a full time basis with her associates on the Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital. She is an avid sportswoman with interest in basketball, tennis, downhill skiing, biking, hiking and others.  She also enjoys watercolor and oil painting.  She maintains farm hobbies of raising chickens, goats, dogs, and cats.  She and her husband Jerry are the parents of 7 children, ranging from ages 22 to 34 years.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to Dr. R. Rishi Gupta, Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Dr. Gupta attended medical school at the University of Toronto, completed his Ophthalmology residency training at the University of Ottawa, and received his Vitreoretinal Fellowship from McGill University. He actively participates in research and has over 50 publications in prominent peer-reviewed journals. He has received awards for his work in medical education, research, teaching, surgical videos, as well as excellence in patient care. Dr. Gupta’s book, Reflections of a Pupil, was named one of the top must-have books for beginning ophthalmologists and has become required reading in some residency programs.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we check in with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker and author. She helps people worldwide to reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve mental health, and live with increased wellness and resilience.Dr. Biali Haas overcame burnout and depression at the beginning of her medical career, quickly becoming an internationally recognized influencer in health and well-being. With over two decades spent studying wellness and resiliency, twenty years of clinical experience with thousands of patients, and more than ten years coaching high performance clients worldwide, she expertly applies her experience and skills to equip people to live better lives.She inspires a broad range of clients — from military leaders and senior executives to physicians and other healthcare professionals — to take control of their health and start living more impactful, meaningful lives. Susan has also provided focused support to patients with mental health challenges, providing virtual medical psychotherapy treatment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Biali Haas’ latest book, The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, and Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health, was released in Fall 2022.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to bring back to the podcast Dr. Yvonne Buys, glaucoma specialist and past president of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS).Dr. Buys completed her MD degree, Ophthalmology residency and Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Toronto. She is a Full Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences where she has trained many ophthalmology residents and over 40 glaucoma fellows from around the globe. She has also been involved in numerous professional organizations and is a Past President of the COS and served on the Board 11 years. She is also a Past President of the Canadian Glaucoma Society and Toronto Area Glaucoma Society.Dr. Buys has co-authored several guidelines on glaucoma and in 2020 oversaw several ophthalmology specific national guidance documents related to COVID-19. She also developed, obtained financing, and organized the distribution of 1,200 slit-lamp breath shields for ophthalmologists across Canada. She has published over 180 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 16 invited editorials and 10 book chapters and has made over 500 presentations at meetings and symposiums globally. Dr. Buys has received several awards during her career including The Achievement Award from the AAO in 2015, the Champion for Change award from Women in Ophthalmology at the World Ophthalmology Congress in 2018, the University of Toronto Colin Woolf Award for Long Term Contributions to CPD in 2020, the Mitzel Award from the Glaucoma Research Society of Canada in 2021 and last year she received the International Scholar Award from the American Glaucoma Society becoming the first Canadian and first female to ever receive this award.On July 1, 2020, Dr Buys retired from clinical practice but is still involved in many ophthalmological issues, including Women in Ophthalmology, which we’ll be speaking about in this episode.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On today’s episode of EyeCan, we are sharing a patient journey and are pleased to introduce you to Doug Purdy.    Doug graduated from the University of British Columbia with a master's degree in Social Work specializing in community development and planning.He has been President of LPA Development and Marketing Consultants in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1998. The company specializes in in providing caring, compassionate, and responsible tenant relocation services to the real estate development community. Thanks to the work of the organization, many seniors and people with disabilities and limited income have found rent-geared-to-income housing. Doug’s firm also provides rezoning advice and consulting services to real estate developers.Doug lives with glaucoma and has been a patient of ophthalmology for many years. We are pleased to share his story with our listeners.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, host Dr. Mona Dagher introduces our listeners to Dr. Vivian Hill, Chair of the COS Council on Advocacy.Dr. Hill completed a fellowship in Ocular Pathology at the University of Ottawa, then completed an ophthalmology residency and a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship in Calgary.Dr. Hill is an assistant professor at the University of Calgary, where she leads undergraduate ophthalmology at the Cumming School of Medicine and participates in residency and fellowship training. She is a member of the examination board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as an optics and pediatric ophthalmology examiner and participates as a Medical Council of Canada examiner. Dr. Hill sits on the executive of the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta as past Fees Chair and current advocacy lead. Her interests include pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, medical education, and vision safety in the setting of expanding injectable medical esthetic. She is a former director on the Board of West Island College in Calgary which excels in academic rigour and experiential learning. She has received Calgary’s Top 40 under 40 Award as well as teaching awards at the Cumming School of Medicine. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

Welcome to Season 3 of EyeCan!On this episode, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Phil Hooper, President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS).Dr. Hooper trained in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at Western University in London, Ontario. Following this, he did fellowships in Retina and Uveitis at the University of Southern California, and Washington University. He was Chair and Chief of Ophthalmology at Western from 1996 to 2008 and serves as Ophthalmology lead for the Ontario Wait Time Program, and co-chairs the Ontario Vision Care Task Force. Dr. Hooper became the 70th President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society in June 2022 and will serve a two-year term. He has been involved in many COS projects, was Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology from 2008-2018 and chaired the Council on Advocacy from 2019-2021. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.  The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we talk with Dr Agnes Wong, Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Psychology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wong is an active staff Ophthalmologist and Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children. In her career as a physician-scientist, Dr. Wong has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers in the field of Ophthalmology and vision sciences, and held many prestigious research grants. Dr. Wong currently focuses on wellness in healthcare. She is on the faculty of the Mindfulness and Compassion Training for Health and End-of-Life Care Professionals program at the Sarana Institute in Toronto. By integrating mindfulness, compassion, reflective practices, and systems thinking, her approach is to help healthcare professionals develop vital skills to enhance their well-being and to improve the system. Dr. Wong has won critical acclaim for her latest book, “The Art and Science of Compassion. A Primer—Reflections of a Physician-Chaplain” published by Oxford University Press.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai.  Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.  Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.   The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from MD Financial Management and Scotiabank, proud financial partners of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and Canada's ophthalmologists.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan we are joined by two guests from MD Financial: Craig Maddock and Ian Taylor.J. Craig Maddock is Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice-President Multi-Asset Management, based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Craig brings a wealth of experience from over thirty years in the financial services industry. Craig's responsibilities include leading a team of portfolio managers and analysts responsible for the investment management of the MD Funds and Pools.Ian Taylor is the lead Portfolio Manager for more than $4 billion in liquid alternative investments at MD; he also leads a team of investment analysts responsible for investment research.  MD specializes in physicians-focused financial advice and services. MD has more than $49 billion in assets under administration and is dedicated to serving Canada’s physicians and their families. MD Financial Management provides financial products and services, the MD Family of Funds, and investment counselling services through the MD Group of Companies and Scotia Wealth Insurance Services Inc.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai.  Written and directed by Kim Tytler.  Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.  The EyeCan podcast is made possible by support from MD Financial Management and Scotiabank, proud financial partners of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and Canada's ophthalmologists.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we talk with Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) President Dr. Colin Mann about what’s in store for the organization in 2022.Dr. Colin Mann is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist based in Bridgewater, NS. He has been a member of the COS since starting practice in 1991 and served many years on the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) committee.  He was the founding Chair of the Practice Resource Centre Committee.  Dr. Mann has served on the COS Board of Directors since 2014 and is currently in year two of his two-year term as President of the COS.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai.Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.  The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from MD Financial Management and Scotiabank, proud financial partners of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and Canada's ophthalmologists.With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb. Written and Directed by Kim Tytler. Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.