EyeCan

Dec 02 2024 46 ep. 34 mins 26
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EyeCan: A Canadian Lens on Ophthalmology. In this series, we examine all aspects of what it means to be an Ophthalmologist in Canada; we speak with leaders in our field about their contributions and life journey; we explore new and emerging techniques and technologies in eye care. Through it all we hope to connect with our community and have those that listen understand the value of who we are and what we do for our patients. We’ll share our experiences as ophthalmologists today and tackle some of challenges we face as healthcare providers. 

Hosted by Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai (seasons one and two), Dr. Mona Dagher and Dr. Hady Saheb (seasons 3 and 4), and Dr. Heather O'Donnell and Dr. Hady Saheb (season five). 

Brought to you by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Seasons 1 and 2 of the EyeCan podcast were sponsored by MD Financial Affinity Grant. Seasons 3, 4 and 5 are sponsored by Bayer. 

Written and directed by Kim Tytler, Manager of Communications at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, and produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

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EyeCan Season 5, Episode 1 - A Discussion on Capital Gains with guest Jean-Francois Bordeleau from MD Financial

Dec 02 2024 56 mins  
Welcome to Season 5 of EyeCan! Today we speak to Jean-Francois Bordeleau, National Lead, Investments Advice at MD Financial Management. JF (as he is called by his colleagues) is MD’s thought leader on investment related topics and an advisor to MD Advisors. With his team he is responsible for educating them on MD’s investment standards and principles as well as MD’s investmen

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 11 - Ophthalmology in Academia, with guest Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy

Jul 11 2024 68 mins  
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy, a prominent Canadian ophthalmologist with extensive experience and numerous accolades in the field. He served as the Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at the Kensington Eye Institute, an instit

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 10 - Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology, with guest Dr. Delan Jinapriya

Jul 01 2024 47 mins  
On this episode of EyeCan, we enjoy a conversation on Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Delan Jinapriya.Dr. Jinapriya is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery. He is the Fellowship Director for the Surgical and Medical Glaucoma Fellowship at Queen’s University, an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, the Medical Director and CEO of the Galen E

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 9 – Dry Eye Disease with guest Dr. Louis Racine

May 27 2024 36 mins  
On this episode of EyeCan, we talk to Dr. Louis Racine about dry eye disease. Dr. Racine completed his medical degree and specialization in ophthalmology at the Université de Montréal. Following this, he was awarded a grant to complete his post-doctoral fellowship training in cornea, cataract and laser refractive surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and with t

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 8: Physician Leadership with Dr. Nina Ahuja

May 13 2024 59 mins  
On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to bring you an extended conversation with Dr. Nina Ahuja, on the topic of Physician Leadership. Dr. Ahuja has over 20 years of experience as a surgeon, private practice owner, local and national academic leader, and is the founder of Docs in Leadership, a program that delivers emotionally intelligent leadership education that support posit

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 7 - Barriers to Corneal Donation with guest Dr. Samir Jabbour

Apr 22 2024 26 mins  
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 Univ

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 6 - Genetic Testing, with guest Dr. Sarah Chorfi

Mar 25 2024 29 mins  
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 inhe

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 5 - Upcoming Challenges in Retina, Specifically Capacity with guest Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker

Mar 04 2024 32 mins  
On this episode of EyeCan, we discuss the Upcoming Challenges in Retina, specifically Concerns about Capacity, with Dr. Shaheer Aboobaker, a retina specialist in Toronto.With the recent approval of the first FDA approved treatment for geographic atrophy in the United States, we have invited Dr. Aboobaker to discuss the upcoming potentials of this new treatment as well as the challe

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 4 - Myopia – Can We Slow Down the Growth? with Dr. Vivian Hill

Jan 30 2024 52 mins  
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 focu

EyeCan Season 4, Episode 3 – COS Advocacy, future planning, and new projects with guest Dr. Phil Hooper

Jan 09 2024 28 mins  
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.