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Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (Elmiron) Position Statement / Énoncé de principe sur le polysulfate de pentosan sodique (Elmiron)

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society and the Canadian Retina Society are pleased to share with its members the Position Statement on Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (Elmiron). A printable PDF of the statement (in both English and French) can be accessed here. We would like to recognize and thank the members of the Elmiron Working Group for their […]

February 4, 2021

Update on 2021 Annual Meeting in Response to ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

To our Valued Industry Partners: At this time of year, traditionally our Board and staff would be gearing up to welcome you to our Annual Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CRS Scientific Planning Committee is pivoting to organize a virtual meeting for Fall, 2021. Should circumstances change and the pandemic allow, we are […]

Canadian Retina Society (CRS) Position Statement on Intravitreal Injections and the Management of Retinal Diseases during the COVID-19 Crisis

The Executive of the CRS has reviewed recommendations from local, national and international Medical and Ophthalmology groups regarding the management of patients and the risks to health care workers during this COVID crisis. The below commentary has been provided by the CRS Executive and endorsed by the COS Board of Directors. These comments and recommendations […]