EyeCan Canadian Ophthalmological Society

Welcome to Season 4!

On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to the topic of Sustainability in Ophthalmology, with guest Dr. Marie-Claude Robert, a cornea specialist in Montréal. 
Dr. Robert has a busy practice spanning the full scope of corneal diseases in children and adults. She trained at the University of Ottawa (undergraduate and MD), the Université de Montréal (residency, MSc) and Harvard University (fellowship). She is the director of clinical research at both CHUM and CHU Sainte-Justine. 
Dr. Robert tries to bring environmental concerns to the forefront when making decisions. She has been vegan for over 25 years, commutes on her bike or public transportation and tries to inspire others to do the same. She has presented to Quebec ophthalmologists on the environmental impact of cataract surgery and has initiated a green committee at the CHUM. She has three young children for whom she hopes will grow into engaged adults on a healthy planet. 

Show Notes and Related Resources
Marie-Claude Robert is a member of the COS Sustainability Working Group. The goals of the group are: (1) working to ensure a greener COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition; and (2) encouraging members to submit of vignettes discussing practical and easy to implement ideas on how to reduce waste in clinical practice. EyeSustain – The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is a member of EyeSustain, a global coalition of ophthalmic organizations, societies, and their members committed to promoting the sustainability of eye care. The Greening of Ophthalmology (article), American Academy of OphthalmologyNeedless Waste and the Sustainability of Cataract Surgery (article), American Academy of OphthalmologyDr. Robert is listening to the podcast How to Save a Planet. You can catch it here: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Foundation in our discussion with Foundation President, Dr. Guillermo Rocha. 

Guillermo Rocha, MD, FRCSC, FACS is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. He trained in Ophthalmology at McGill University in Montreal and has completed subspecialty training in Ocular Immunology and Inflammation at McGill, and Cornea and External Diseases at the University of South Florida, in Tampa. He completed the Physician CEO Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management (2016) and the Foundations of Clinical Research Certificate Program, Harvard Medical School (2022). 

He is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Manitoba, President of the COS Foundation, Past President of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (2016-2018), and past President of the Canadian Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery Society. In 1995, he was awarded the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation & Medical Research Council of Canada Resident Research Award for his work on the causative factors of ocular inflammation. Dr. Rocha was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba iCare Award for 2014. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the 10 Most Successful Mexicans in Canada, followed by an award as one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians in 2016. Dr. Rocha performs Anterior Segment, Refractive and Corneal Surgeries. 
With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are talking about Tele-ophthalmology with our guest, Dr. David Maberley. After completing his residency at the University of Toronto, Dr. Maberley undertook a retina fellowship at Queen’s University, where he also completed a Masters of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology. Following his training in Kingston, he studied macular disease and advanced retinal surgical techniques at Columbia University and the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. 
Dr. Maberley performs research in population health and the medical and surgical management of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and high myopia. Recent undertakings include the establishment of the Collaboration in the Epidemiology of Ocular Disease (CEPOD – a big data pharmacoepidemiology research group that works collaboratively with industry and government) and a co-leadership role with the Diabetic Retinopathy Goal Group of Diabetes Action Canada (a CIHR SPOR initiative). Currently, he is working with the Technical University in Eindhoven (Netherlands) assisting with validation and safety work on the PrecEyes ophthalmic surgical robot. 
With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Netan Choudhry, co-founder and medical director of the Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of Toronto, a premier academic retina practice.

Dr. Choudhry is an internationally recognized Vitreoretinal Surgeon with affiliations at both the University of Toronto and Harvard Medical School, and Ophthalmology Lead at the Cleveland Clinic Canada. He is universally recognized as a thought leader in retinal imaging and the diagnosis and treatment of rare disorders of the retina and vitreous.

Dr. Choudhry was one of the first to pioneer OCT imaging of the peripheral retina and is actively developing novel devices for imaging the retina and vitreous using non-invasive technology. He has published in the world’s most read/indexed journals including: The New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet, Ophthalmology and the Retina Journal. Dr. Choudhry has authored several book chapters in retinal imaging.

Dr. Choudhry’s innovative work in the field of retina has also been published on the covers of numerous journals further earning him the distinction of a pioneer in retinal imaging. His current research focus continues to be in the integration of novel retinal imaging technologies with Artificial Intelligence and imaging biomarkers.

He is an elected member of the Retina Society and Macula Society. He has been a member of the board of directors at the American Society of Retina Specialists, Canadian Retina Society and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada.

With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.
The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.
With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to Dr. David Brown, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and vice-chair for research at the Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital.
 Dr. Brown is the director of research at Retina Consultants of Texas and he chairs the Medical Leadership Board of Retina Consultants of America and serves on the RCA board of directors. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine with highest honors and completed ophthalmology and retina training at the University of Iowa where he was a Thomas Heed Fellow, a Hermann Knapp Fellow, and was awarded the Ron Michels Fellowship award presented to the top retinal surgery fellow in the US in 1994. 
 Dr. Brown is an elected member of the Macula Society, the Retina Society, and the Club Jules Gonin and his honors include the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award (2000), the American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award (2008), the ASRS Senior Honor Award (2010), the AAO Senior Honor Award (2014), Retina Hall of Fame inaugural inductee (2017), and continuous election as one of the “Best Doctors in America” 2007-2022 and "Texas Super Docs" from 2009-2022.
 Dr Brown’s research and clinical interests are focused on macular surgery, age-related macular degeneration, gene therapy, retinal vascular disease, and diabetic retinopathy.  He has published and written over 400 national meeting presentations, abstracts, and scientific papers including many agents for AMD, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Brown also serves as the consultant retina specialist for NASA for all ongoing and long-term space flight astronauts.
 With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.  
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. 
 The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. 
With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.

On this episode of EyeCan, we are excited to introduce our listeners to Dr. Carol Shields, Director of Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

She completed her medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and residency in Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia in 1987.  She subsequently completed fellowship training in Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Ophthalmic Pathology.

Dr. Shields has authored or coauthored 12 textbooks, over 2000 articles in major peer-reviewed journals, over 340 textbook chapters, given over 1000 lectureships, and has received numerous professional awards; on January 11, 2023, she was awarded the 2023 NCAA Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy Award” in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Shields has been chosen as the number one ophthalmologist in The Ophthalmologist’s 2023 Power List.

She is a member of numerous ocular oncology, pathology, and retina societies and has delivered 74 named lectures in America and abroad. She serves on the editorial board of several journals including JAMA Ophthalmology, Retina, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and International Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Shields practices Ocular Oncology on a full time basis with her associates on the Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital. 

She is an avid sportswoman with interest in basketball, tennis, downhill skiing, biking, hiking and others.  She also enjoys watercolor and oil painting.  She maintains farm hobbies of raising chickens, goats, dogs, and cats.  She and her husband Jerry are the parents of 7 children, ranging from ages 22 to 34 years.
With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer. 
With your hosts, Dr. Guillermo Rocha, Dr. Setareh Ziai, Dr. Mona Dagher, and Dr. Hady Saheb.
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.