Global eye care frameworks: a review of strategies, gaps, and recommendations for equitable access

Access to eye care remains a global health priority, particularly for underserved populations in rural, Indigenous, and low-income communities. Despite advancements in ophthalmic care and technology, ...

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One-year outcomes of an ab externo sibs microshunt in combination with phacoemulsification

To evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect, adverse event profile, and risk factors for failure of an ab externo microshunt combined with phacoemulsification after 1 year of follow-up.

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Exploring the gender gap in Canadian ophthalmology applicants: a mixed methods study

To examine and compare medical students’ perceptions of ophthalmology as a career, with a focus on women and under-represented students.

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Gene therapy outcomes in young patients with RPE65-retinal degeneration

RPE65-associated Leber’s congenital amaurosis (RPE65-LCA) is now treatable with a subretinal injection of voretigene neparvovec-rzyl (VN). Outcomes specific to young patients are not often reported. W...

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Sedation for cataract surgery: a survey of Ontario and Quebec ophthalmologists

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in Canada.1 Advancements in surgical techniques have greatly improved patient outcomes and safety.2,3

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Patient perspectives on clinical environment accessibility: a qualitative study in severe vision loss

Eye care providers have a responsibility to accommodate patients with visual impairment; however, few studies have explored the accessibility of eye clinics. It is critical to involve stakeholders in ...

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A systematic review of artificial intelligence models in ocular tumour diagnosis

Ocular tumours are detrimental to quality of life and survival. The diagnostic capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have increased in the past decade. This systematic review aims to evaluate t...

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Bilateral superior altitudinal hemianopia as presenting sign of bilateral posterior cerebral artery infarcts

The posterior cerebral arteries (PCAs) originate from the basilar artery, a branch of the vertebral arteries, and supply the occipital lobe, parts of the temporal lobe, and the thalamus. Ischemic stro...

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Real-world effectiveness of topical insulin for neurotrophic keratopathy: retrospective case series of 29 eyes

To evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of topical insulin (25 IU/mL) in patients with neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) across multiple etiologies.

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Clinical utility of an AI-based retinal imaging model for cardiovascular risk prediction in hypertensive retinopathy

This study presents an independent clinical evaluation of Dr.Noon CVD, a commercially developed artificial intelligence (AI)-based retinal imaging model that estimates cardiovascular disease (CVD) ris...

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Mapping pediatric eye care deserts in Canada: a national geospatial analysis of clinician density, travel burden, and socio-economic inequity

To quantify the pediatric ophthalmology workforce density, travel burden, and socioeconomic inequities across all 293 Canadian census divisions (CDs).

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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia: insights from 67 cases at a Quebec tertiary center

To evaluate the demographics, clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN).

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From oral cavity to orbit: a rare case of intraorbital emphysema following dental extraction

Intraorbital emphysema is commonly reported in the context of orbital fractures following trauma; however, nontraumatic etiologies, including dental procedures, are rare.1

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The face inversion effect and its influence on intraoperative evaluation during ptosis surgery: results of a survey of Canadian oculoplastic surgeons

When performing ptosis surgery, oculoplastic surgeons typically are seated at the head of the patient and are looking at an inverted face. The authors of this study report that they often stand and mo...

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Unilateral red eye, consider short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing

Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing (SUNCT) is a short-lasting trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia, causing severe pain typically lasting betw...

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Isolated mydriasis from ipsilateral internal carotid artery aneurysm

Oculomotor cranial nerve (CN III) palsy is a condition resulting from damage to the third cranial nerve. CN III palsy typically presents with a combination of anisocoria with mydriasis, ophthalmoplegi...

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High-resolution OCT of ILM hyperconvolution associated with epiretinal membrane

Fig. 1. (A) Multicolour confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy shows an epiretinal sheen and retinal surface distortion. Horizontal lines indicate the locations of corresponding OCT B-scans. (B) High-...

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Honeycomb corneal edema post-Descemet stripping only

This patient, with Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy, underwent Descemet stripping, supplemented only by postoperative ripasudil. The procedure involved peeling of the central 4-mm zone of Descemet’s membr...

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Delayed choroidal perfusion: a fluorescein angiographic finding in retinopathy of prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is the leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. While choroidal involution has been described in animal models, choroidal perfusion in premature infants remains...

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Optical coherence tomography-derived biomarkers for disease severity in choroideremia and choroideremia carriers

This study aimed to evaluate the association between optical coherence tomography (OCT)-derived biomarkers and disease severity in patients with choroideremia (CHM) and CHM carriers.

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Inversion illusion as the presenting symptom of basilar artery stroke

Reversal of vision metamorphopsia is a fascinating phenomenon characterized by a perceived 180° rotation of vision in the coronal plane, causing one’s world to appear upside down. This rare and unusua...

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Combined Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty and intraocular lens exchange using intrascleral haptic fixation (Yamane technique): clinical outcomes and literature review

To describe the clinical outcomes of combined Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and intraocular lens (IOL) exchange using the Yamane technique, and to review the literature...

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Primary ocular lymphoma misdiagnosed as diffuse anterior scleritis

A 62-year-old male was referred with a year-long history of treatment for diffuse anterior scleritis in the right eye, refractory to corticosteroids and immunomodulators. Examination revealed a corksc...

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Clinical characteristics and management outcomes of pediatric full-thickness macular holes

To report the etiologies, clinical course, and management outcomes of pediatric full-thickness macular holes (MH).

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Time from diagnosis to surgery for acute rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in Calgary

Calgary is 1 of only 2 cities in Alberta equipped to manage cases of acute rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs) diagnosed in the province and adjacent territories. In Calgary, after-hours access ...

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Socioeconomic status and visual impairment and ocular disease in Canada

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a known social determinant of general health. The purpose of this review was to explore the association between SES and visual impairment and ocular disease in Canada.

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Ergonomic impact of electronic medical records on Canadian eye care providers: results from the Canadian ophthalmic practitioners ergonomics survey

Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among eye care professionals and represent a growing occupational safety concern.1–3 We sought to assess the impact of electronic medical record (EMR) systems o...

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Optical coherence tomography features of lattice degeneration

Lattice degeneration (LD) of the retina is a peripheral retinal disorder marked by retinal thinning, vitreoretinal adhesions, and abnormal pigmentation. LD is often asymptomatic but can lead to sight-...

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