COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool:
BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to. Who should be tested for […]
CBC News: Hidden camera investigation reveals ‘scary’ and ‘misleading’ sales pitches to sell blue light lenses
Be careful when you are buying your glasses. Manufacturers often make claims about their products that simply aren’t supported by science. Dr. Briar Sexton – Hidden camera investigation reveals ‘scary’ and ‘misleading’ sales pitches to sell blue light lenses | CBC News Hidden camera investigation reveals ‘scary’ and ‘misleading’ sales […]
Canadian Vision 2020 Summit: Questionnaire
Hi there, If you are reading this post I hope you will take the time to fill out the survey! ~Briar Canadian Vision 2020 Summit: Questionnaire This survey is designed to collect feedback and insights for the upcoming Canadian Vision 2020 Summit on the current and future state […]
Inspiring Story: Dancer J.G. Chakyo and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A lot of my patients are living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. They see me either because they have inflammatory eye disease or for screening due to potential side effects of their arthritis medications. One patient, Julia Chayko, ended up channeling her passion for dance into writing when she received her arthritis […]
Check out: 60 Minutes: Architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job”
Check out this article and watch the video from 60 minutes: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/architect-chris-downey-goes-blind-says-hes-actually-gotten-better-at-his-job-60-minutes-2019-08-11/ Architect goes blind, says he’s actually gotten better at his job” A social worker tried to tell him about “career alternatives” after he lost his sight, but Chris Downey wasn’t about to stop being an […]
Globe and Mail: World Sight Day
WORLD SIGHT DAY Vision health awareness – maximizing the potential of Canadians to benefit from advances in ophthalmology Canada’s Ophthalmologists care about your vision. Enjoy this great article published on World Sight Day in the Globe and Mail on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Click on this link below to read […]
‘Black box’ founders using artificial intelligence & research collaborations to further improve surgical safety
“For many years medicine has looked towards aviation on how to best manage risk. This innovative project at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto will help avoid unnecessary surgical complications and give us better insight into how her operating room should be working.” – Dr. Briar Sexton ‘Black Box’ founders using […]
Science News: 3D printed artificial corneas similar to human ones
Check out this fascinating article from: Your source for the latest research news 3D printed artificial corneas similar to human ones: Team replicated human corneal structure and fabricated a transparent cornea with the lattice pattern When a person has a severely damaged cornea, a corneal transplant is required. However, there […]
WATCH Dr. Briar Sexton’s on Global News: National care strategy to fight blindness and vision loss
Watch Dr. Briar Sexton and Jack McCormick with Sonia Sunger on Global News at noon aired on April 25, 2019 National care strategy to fight blindness and vision loss 1.5 million Canadians live with vision loss and that number is expected to double by 2031. We look at why […]
Dr. Sexton in the news: Eye protection in bright, cold conditions key and often overlooked
Eye protection in bright, cold conditions key and often overlooked BY HANA MAE NASSAR AND ASH KELLY Posted Feb 6, 2019 5:42 am PST CityCT New1130 VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – For most people the cold is only an issue between the house and the car or as long as it takes for the […]
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