The Academy offers various free live and recorded webinars to Academy members. Participate in live webinars to ask questions directly to experts and receive CME credit where available.
Upcoming Webinars
Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
Moderator: Evan L. Waxman, MD, PhD
Presenters: Kevin E. Lai, MD; and Sarah Page, M.A.
Description
- Learn how self-assessment tools can help you to acquire and retain knowledge quickly and effectively
- Leverage proven strategies from cognitive science to build and keep your ophthalmic knowledge
- Demonstration of the Academy’s BCSC Self-Assessment Program and Q&A will be included
Thursday, June 24, 2021, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
Moderator: Jenny Chen, MD
Instructors: Anjali M. Bhorade, MD; David S. Friedman, MD; and Anna K. Junk, MD
Topics
- Hydrus Update
- Summary of the ZAP Trial
- Lifestyle Modifications for Glaucoma
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Alison Early, MD; Sunir Garg, MD; Samuel Masket, MD
Moderator: Anna Luisa Di Lorenzo, MD
The webinar features a panel of ophthalmologists in various stages of their careers discussing:
- Why ophthalmologists experience more ergonomic challenges than other physicians
- Personal stories of pain, early onset and what it’s like to have to give up surgery because of it
- How to recognize the symptoms and pinpoint the triggers
- What ophthalmologists can do to prevent forced early retirement
Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
Moderator: Rukhsana G. Mirza, MD
Co-Moderator: Prithvi S. Sankar, MD
Presenters: Chrisfouad R. Alabiad, MD; Keith D. Carter, MD; Lisa Kelly, MD, MEd; Janice Law, MD; Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA; David Quillen, MD; R. Michael Siatkowski, MD, MBA; Misha Syed, MD, MEHP
Description
- In this 90-minute webinar with Q&A, department chairs, medical student and resident educators in ophthalmology will share guidance about applying for this year’s ophthalmology residency match
- Presenters will cover tips related to personal statements, rotations, letters of recommendation, virtual interviews, assessing residency program fit, integrated internships, and more
Sunday, July 11, 2021, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET
Moderators: Rosario Gomez-de-Liaño, Chair (Spain) and Chong-Bin Tsai (Taiwan)
Description
This joint webinar from the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC) and Taiwan Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society (TPOSS) will cover various aspects of paretic strabismus and strategies for management. This event is endorsed by the Taiwan Academy of Ophthalmology (TWAO) and Taiwan Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (TAPB).
The 2021 Update on Oculoplastics for Non-specialists (1.5 CME)
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET
Moderator: Donny W. Suh, MD
Presenters: Kenneth W. Wright, MD; Sudha Nallasamy, MD; and David G. Hunter, MD
Articles
- Wright hang-back recession with fibrin glue compared with standard fixed suture recession for the treatment of horizontal strabismus
- Reliability of telemedicine for real- time paediatric ophthalmology consultations
Look Ahead: Additional 2021 Webinars
The 2021 Update on Neuro-ophthalmology for Non-specialists (1.5 CME)
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET