Because you’re not getting off your phone anytime soon. Blink a few times. Feel better? If you’ve been home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, your eyes are probably bone-dry from looking at a computer or phone screen all day. The obvious solution to this very preventable problem is to stop looking at screens. But for many, especially…
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) recognizes excellence in Dr. Patricia Teal. Each year ophthalmologists across Ontario nominate deserving ophthalmologists whose contributions to the profession have been outstanding, and of positive and lasting quality in the provision of healthcare services. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario at…
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) recognizes a leader in ophthalmology. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Annual General Meeting held in Toronto, the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) recognized leaders in ophthalmology and presented Dr. Kylen McReelis of Peterborough with the Ontario Medical Association’s distinguished Section Service Award. The…
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) recognizes leaders in ophthalmology. Featured Left to Right: Dr. David Smith (Lifetime Achievement Award), Dr. Kylen McReelis (Section Service Award) and Dr. Asim Ali (Innovator of the Year) On Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Annual General Meeting held in Toronto, the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of…
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Warn Against Potential Dangers of Detergent Pods and Toddler Eye Health They are brightly coloured and fit perfectly in a toddler’s hand but detergent pods are not a toy and can lead to serious eye injury. Dr. Jason Kwok, a third-year ophthalmology resident at Sick Kids Hospital, treated…
Updated data shows that 30% of Ontario’s patients who required cataract surgery did not have their procedure done within the 112 day recommended wait time. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has released updated data on wait times for priority procedures in Canada. The data shows that approximately 30% of patients who required a hip or…
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) recognizes excellence in Dr. S Joseph Weinstock Dr. Solomon Joseph Weinstock was awarded the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s Lifetime Achievement award in recognition for his distinguished career of service to the specialty of Ophthalmology. The ceremony took place at the Annual General Meeting of the…
Dr. Rajeev Muni is recognized for his groundbreaking work with PIVOT Dr. Rajeev Muni is the recipient of the 2018 Innovator of the Year Award by the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) in recognition of his groundbreaking work in a Randomized Trial Comparing Pneumatic Retinopexy vs. Vitrectomy in the Management of Primary…
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Warn Against Potential Dangers of Sparklers Summer is finally on its way and with it plenty of opportunities to celebrate beginning with Canada’s birthday on July 1st. The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) want to remind Ontarians to exercise caution and safety when handling fireworks and…
April 2018 — Fewer Canadians received surgery for cataracts and hip and knee replacements within the recommended wait times last year compared with 3 years ago, CIHI analysis shows. However, wait times for more urgent procedures such as radiation therapy and hip fracture repair remained stable over this same time period. “We know Canadians are concerned…