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Registration is still open for the 15th Biennial Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Conference to be held in Vancouver BC on Sept 5th and 6th, 2025. The conference has been allotted 4.8 core and 9.3 non core COC credits.
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15th Biennial UBC Vancouver Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Conference
Programme (PDF) - 15TH BIENNIAL UBC VANCOUVER PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS CONFERENCE
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August 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Registration is still open for the 15th Biennial Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Conference to be held in Vancouver BC on Sept 5th and 6th, 2025. The conference has been allotted 4.8 core and 9.3 non core COC credits.
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Join the team! Contact tcospresidentcanada@gmail.com if you are interested.
July 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Join the team! Contact tcospresidentcanada@gmail.com if you are interested.
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Ophthopedia Update: Advancing Myopia Management: The Therapeutic Potential of Microbiota-Targeted Interventions: Myopia is a growing global health concern, particularly in East Asia. Recent studies suggest that ocular surface microbiota may play a key role in… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm
Advancing Myopia Management: The Therapeutic Potential of Microbiota-Targeted Interventions
Myopia is a growing global health concern, particularly in East Asia. Recent studies suggest that ocular surface microbiota may play a key role in regulating local immune homeostasis in the eye. This study aims to investigate the relationship between ocular surface microbiota and high myopia (HM), with the goal of identifying potential microbiota targets for controlling myopia progression.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ophthopedia Update: Advancing Myopia Management: The Therapeutic Potential of Microbiota-Targeted Interventions: Myopia is a growing global health concern, particularly in East Asia. Recent studies suggest that ocular surface microbiota may play a key role in… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm
Happy World Orthoptic Day!
June 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Happy World Orthoptic Day!
The TCOS and CAPOS Social Event has reached ticket capacity and the original registration form is closed.
If you’re still interested in attending, we created a waitlist in case a spot opens up. You’ll be contacted if a ticket becomes available.
Please see waitlist form: forms.gle/xfrKUf5Kigeh...
If you’re still interested in attending, we created a waitlist in case a spot opens up. You’ll be contacted if a ticket becomes available.
Please see waitlist form: forms.gle/xfrKUf5Kigeh...
June 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The TCOS and CAPOS Social Event has reached ticket capacity and the original registration form is closed.
If you’re still interested in attending, we created a waitlist in case a spot opens up. You’ll be contacted if a ticket becomes available.
Please see waitlist form: forms.gle/xfrKUf5Kigeh...
If you’re still interested in attending, we created a waitlist in case a spot opens up. You’ll be contacted if a ticket becomes available.
Please see waitlist form: forms.gle/xfrKUf5Kigeh...
What is your favourite part of being an orthoptic student? Seeing babies! No two patients are the same and it’s always fun to try to piece together all of your clinical findings into a working diagnosis.
May 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What is your favourite part of being an orthoptic student? Seeing babies! No two patients are the same and it’s always fun to try to piece together all of your clinical findings into a working diagnosis.
Save the date
May 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Save the date
Another valued member of the TCOS team!
April 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Another valued member of the TCOS team!
IPOSC @iposc with AACO @aaco_orthoptics organising webinar “Orthoptic examination of the child”, hosted by American Academy of Ophthalmology @aaoeye It will take place on April 26th at 10:30am (EST). Registration in the bio of the IPOSC profile and here ➡️ aao-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: IPOSC - AACO Webinar: Orthoptic Examination of the Child. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar is jointly hosted by the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC), American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO), and the American Academy of Ophthalmol...
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April 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
IPOSC @iposc with AACO @aaco_orthoptics organising webinar “Orthoptic examination of the child”, hosted by American Academy of Ophthalmology @aaoeye It will take place on April 26th at 10:30am (EST). Registration in the bio of the IPOSC profile and here ➡️ aao-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Introducing the TCOS Team Spotlight! Meet Linda Colpa, our IOA Representative.
(Interview with Linda in the comments.)
(Interview with Linda in the comments.)
April 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Introducing the TCOS Team Spotlight! Meet Linda Colpa, our IOA Representative.
(Interview with Linda in the comments.)
(Interview with Linda in the comments.)
It's time for the 2025 COC Photo contest! The theme is "A Day in the Life of an Orthoptist".
There will be 3 cash prizes for the winning photos:
1st = $150.00
2nd = $100.00
3rd = $50.00
Please submit your photos and signed release form by May 10, 2025 to: administrator@orthopticscanada.org
There will be 3 cash prizes for the winning photos:
1st = $150.00
2nd = $100.00
3rd = $50.00
Please submit your photos and signed release form by May 10, 2025 to: administrator@orthopticscanada.org
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April 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It's time for the 2025 COC Photo contest! The theme is "A Day in the Life of an Orthoptist".
There will be 3 cash prizes for the winning photos:
1st = $150.00
2nd = $100.00
3rd = $50.00
Please submit your photos and signed release form by May 10, 2025 to: administrator@orthopticscanada.org
There will be 3 cash prizes for the winning photos:
1st = $150.00
2nd = $100.00
3rd = $50.00
Please submit your photos and signed release form by May 10, 2025 to: administrator@orthopticscanada.org
“I’ve always found eyes interesting and every eye care professional I knew was passionate and caring. After some research, I came across orthoptics and it ticked all the boxes! I liked the idea of being a specialist with such a key role in a patient’s quality of life.”
April 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“I’ve always found eyes interesting and every eye care professional I knew was passionate and caring. After some research, I came across orthoptics and it ticked all the boxes! I liked the idea of being a specialist with such a key role in a patient’s quality of life.”
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Ophthalmologists Warn Against Surgery to Change Eye Color
Risks include vision-threatening infections, inflammatory issues, pigment migration
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March 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Congratulations to Skylar Dempster, 2nd year orthoptic student (IWK/Dalhousie program), on winning the 2024 TCOS scholarship for their paper: 'Optical Treatment for Exotropia and its Effect on Refractive Error.'
Skylar will present their paper at the TCOS Scientific Session on June 22 in Vancouver.
Skylar will present their paper at the TCOS Scientific Session on June 22 in Vancouver.
March 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Congratulations to Skylar Dempster, 2nd year orthoptic student (IWK/Dalhousie program), on winning the 2024 TCOS scholarship for their paper: 'Optical Treatment for Exotropia and its Effect on Refractive Error.'
Skylar will present their paper at the TCOS Scientific Session on June 22 in Vancouver.
Skylar will present their paper at the TCOS Scientific Session on June 22 in Vancouver.
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social is at the #StandUpforScience rally in Washington, D.C.! Join us in advocating for science as a public good and a pillar of social/political/economic progress (share your rally moments with us at #ARVOStandUpForScience) bit.ly/3EWYJqC #VisionScience #VisionResearch
March 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@arvoinfo.bsky.social is at the #StandUpforScience rally in Washington, D.C.! Join us in advocating for science as a public good and a pillar of social/political/economic progress (share your rally moments with us at #ARVOStandUpForScience) bit.ly/3EWYJqC #VisionScience #VisionResearch
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Jack Crawford Day Conference (Hybrid/ On Demand)
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Approved for 3.6 Core and 1.9 non-core orthoptic CE credits
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Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Approved for 3.6 Core and 1.9 non-core orthoptic CE credits
my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/form-b...
35th Annual Jack Crawford Day Conference
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
my.alumni.utoronto.ca
February 27, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Jack Crawford Day Conference (Hybrid/ On Demand)
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Approved for 3.6 Core and 1.9 non-core orthoptic CE credits
my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/form-b...
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Approved for 3.6 Core and 1.9 non-core orthoptic CE credits
my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/form-b...
Casual position for an orthoptist open in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
February 27, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Casual position for an orthoptist open in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
No COC credits have been applied for at this time, but it looks like a good meeting. Register soon, as rooms are going quickly.
February 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
No COC credits have been applied for at this time, but it looks like a good meeting. Register soon, as rooms are going quickly.
Stay tuned for more information.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Stay tuned for more information.
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Reminder of the upcoming IOA AGM tomorrow Feb 1. You must register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link.
January 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Reminder of the upcoming IOA AGM tomorrow Feb 1. You must register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link.
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Remember to reserve your home base in scenic Salt Lake City for #ARVO2025 (May 4-8) and All-Access Saturday (May 3) while rooms are still available. Book your stay at one of the 23 great hotels in the @arvoinfo.bsky.social block today: bit.ly/2IQiCjY
January 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Remember to reserve your home base in scenic Salt Lake City for #ARVO2025 (May 4-8) and All-Access Saturday (May 3) while rooms are still available. Book your stay at one of the 23 great hotels in the @arvoinfo.bsky.social block today: bit.ly/2IQiCjY