Canadian Ophthalmological Society

06/12/2026

Cataracts affect more than 2.5 million Canadians and remain the leading cause of vision loss in Canada.

Cataract Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight the role ophthalmologists play in diagnosing, managing, and treating this condition throughout the patient journey.

From early assessment to surgery and follow-up care, patient outcomes depend on timely access.



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Les cataractes touchent plus de 2,5 millions de Canadiens et demeurent la principale cause de perte de vision au pays.

Le Mois de la sensibilisation à la cataracte est l’occasion de souligner le rôle essentiel des ophtalmologistes dans le diagnostic, la prise en charge et le traitement de cette affection tout au long du parcours du patient.

De l’évaluation initiale à la chirurgie, en passant par les soins de suivi, les résultats pour les patients dépendent d’un accès rapide et opportun aux soins.

06/11/2026

A Historic Moment for Vision Health in Canada

On June 4, 2026, the Minister of Health tabled Canada’s first-ever National Eye Care Strategy in the House of Commons — a landmark step forward for vision health.

This coordinated federal strategy prioritizes:
🔹 Prevention & early detection of eye disease
🔹 Timely, affordable access to care
🔹 Equity for underserved & remote communities
🔹 Research, innovation & better data
🔹 Improved outcomes for Canadians living with vision loss

For ophthalmology and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, this marks an important milestone. Ophthalmologists across Canada have long advocated for a national approach to protecting sight and addressing avoidable vision loss.

We look forward to continued collaboration with government and partners to ensure this strategy delivers meaningful improvements in eye care access and patient outcomes.

Learn more: https://visionhealthpartners.ca/

Protecting sight. Advancing ophthalmology. Supporting Canadians.


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Moment historique pour la santé visuelle au Canada

Le 4 juin 2026, la ministre de la Santé a présenté la toute première stratégie nationale sur les soins oculaires du Canada à la Chambre des communes – une étape déterminante pour la santé visuelle.

Cette stratégie fédérale coordonnée privilégie :
🔹 La prévention et la détection précoce des maladies oculaires
🔹 Un accès abordable et rapide à des soins oculaires
🔹 L’équité pour les collectivités mal desservies et éloignées
🔹 La recherche, l’innovation et de meilleures données
🔹 De meilleurs résultats pour les Canadiennes et Canadiens ayant une perte de vision

Pour le domaine de l’ophtalmologie et la Société canadienne d’ophtalmologie, il s’agit d’une étape déterminante. Partout au Canada, les ophtalmologistes plaident depuis longtemps en faveur d’une approche nationale visant à protéger la vue et à lutter contre la perte de vision évitable.

Nous nous réjouissons de poursuivre la collaboration avec le gouvernement et nos partenaires pour faire en sorte que cette stratégie entraîne des améliorations considérables dans l’accès aux soins oculaires et les résultats pour les patients.

En savoir plus : visionhealthpartners.ca

Protéger la vue. Faire évoluer l’ophtalmologie. Soutenir la population canadienne.

06/10/2026

Stay connected throughout COS2026.

Download the free Grenadine Event Guide app for the latest program updates, speaker information, schedules, and event details... all in one place.

📱 Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
🔑 Enter event code: COS2026

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grenadine-checkin/id1181049459
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grenadine.checkinapp

The most up-to-date program information is always at your fingertips.



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Gardez le contact tout au long de COS2026.

Téléchargez l’application gratuite Grenadine Event Guide pour obtenir les plus récentes mises à jour concernant le programme, des renseignements sur les conférenciers, les horaires et des détails sur les événements… Le tout au même endroit.

📱 Téléchargez l’application du magasin d’applications d’Apple ou de Google Play

🔑 Saisissez le code de l’événement : COS2026

Les renseignements les plus à jour sur le programme se trouvent toujours au bout de vos doigts.

06/09/2026

June marks National Indigenous History Month. It is a time to recognize and learn about the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

It is a time to learn, reflect, and consider how we can help build stronger relationships through reconciliation.

Resources to help:
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/
Learning resources: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127773/1621447157184
Hope for Wellness Helpline: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Indigenous voices on reconciliation: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1737649210177/1737649230910

06/08/2026

A tooth in the eye... can you guess who we got on the pod?

The latest EyeCan Podcast explores osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP), one of the most fascinating procedures in ophthalmology and a sight-restoring option for patients with severe corneal blindness when other treatments have failed.

Host Dr. Hady Saheb sits down with Dr. Greg Moloney, one of the world's leading experts in OOKP, to discuss how the procedure works, patient selection, outcomes, access in Canada, and what the future holds for this surgery.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/eyecan-season-6-episode-11-osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis/id1541770048?i=1000770620449

Season 6 is co-sponsored by Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Vision. We thank them for their support.

St. Paul's Foundation

06/05/2026

Looking to make the most of your time off or plan your next adventure? Through Perkopolis, COS members have exclusive access to thousands of exclusive perks across Canada—from travel and attractions to local experiences and activities.

Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a family outing, or checking something new off your bucket list, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Learn more at cos-sco.ca/membership

06/04/2026

Sessions not to be missed at COS2026!

Women in Ophthalmology with Professor Maja
- Stop Fixing Women: The Real Reasons Confidence Gets Undermined
- The Sorry Gap: How Apology Shapes Power in Medicine

Professor Maja is a sociologist, author, and TEDx speaker exploring what fuels—and fractures—women’s confidence. Since earning her Ph.D. she has led the largest global qualitative study on women’s confidence and communication.

Her TEDx talk, How Apologies Kill Our Confidence, sparked an international conversation and inspired TED IDEAS’ most-read article of 2019. A keynote speaker and author of Hey Ladies, Stop Apologizing, she blends research, storytelling, and humor to help women reclaim their confidence.

**These session are open to all attendees, including allies who are interested in supporting and advancing women in ophthalmology.**

More info at cos-sco.ca.

06/03/2026

Starting practice comes with a learning curve. The YO Symposium at is designed to help early-career ophthalmologists navigate it with confidence.

Join us June 18 in Montréal for conversations on locums, surgical anxiety, patient complaints, leadership, EDI, and more.

Hear from our speakers:
Dr. Stephanie Côté, Pediatrics in Montreal
Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg, EDI keynote
Dr. Majd Mustafa, Comprehensive & Cornea in Vancouver
Dr. Rishi Gupta, Retina in Halifax

Hosted by CCOR. Advanced registration required: https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sco/en/2026-cos-meeting-and-exhibition-montreal/pages/26201



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Commencer à exercer s’accompagne d’une courbe d’apprentissage. Le Symposium des jeunes ophtalmologistes à est conçu pour aider les ophtalmologistes en début de carrière à la surmonter avec confiance.

Soyez des nôtres le 18 juin à Montréal pour des échanges sur les postes de remplacement, l’anxiété liée à la chirurgie, les plaintes des patients, le leadership, l’EDI et plus encore.

Venez entendre le point de vue de nos conférenciers :
Dre Stephanie Côté, pédiatrie à Montréal
Dre Lyn Sonnenberg, conférence principale sur l’EDI
Dr Majd Mustafa, ophtalmologie générale et cornée à Vancouver
Dr Rishi Gupta, rétine à Halifax

Organisé par le CCOR. L’inscription préalable est obligatoire :https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/cos-sco/fr/2026-cos-meeting-and-exhibition-montreal/pages/26201

The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition will take place from June 18 - 21, 2026 in Montréal, Québec.Join us at le Palais des congrès de Montréal where ophthalmologists and eye care professionals from across the spectrum of vision health, from research to patient care, will come together. This meet...

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month!

Although Pride Month is celebrated in June, we must continue to celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community, acknowledge their significant contributions, and remember to continue to respect each individual for who they are every day.

If you or someone you know is looking for support, , LGBT YouthLine and CMHA National are useful resources with more information and support.

06/01/2026

Today, we welcome Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi as president of the CMA.

A dermatologist from St. John’s, NL, Dr. Ogunyemi is the first Black president in CMA history and among its youngest. His priorities include strengthening primary care, reducing administrative burden and advancing community-based care to better support patients across Canada.

Full news release: https://bit.ly/4u2xUFo