The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences is one of Canada's foremost academic departments. Through the five affiliated teaching hospitals and the Kensington Eye Institute, our educational, research and tertiary care programs are recognized world-wide. Our researchers have international reputations, while our Fellowship positions attract candidates from all over the world.
The department is particularly strong in the areas of glaucoma, cornea and external disease, retina, oncology, genetics, oculoplastics, paediatric ophthalmology, ultrasonography, cataract surgery, neuro-ophthalmology etc. Residents rotate through the five hospitals and Kensington during a five year ophthalmology program.
Message from the Chair
Dr. Peter Kertes
Upcoming Events
Nov
20
Cornea Rounds - Part one: Not in the textbook. Part two: Fellowship, early career, and general life hacks
Subspecialty Rounds |
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nov
21
Grand Rounds/VPP - Timely, topical, and technologic pearls for effective teaching
Grand Rounds / VPP |
7:30am - 8:30am
Dec
5 – 6
64th Annual Walter Wright Symposium
CPD |
ALL DAY
Dec
12
Grand Rounds/VPP - Walter Wright Review
Grand Rounds / VPP |
7:30am - 8:30am
News
Oct 29, 2025
Led by Dr. Myrna Lichter, the Department’s Global Health Program advances eye health equity through education, research, and international partnerships, strengthening access to quality eye care for underserved communities worldwide.
Oct 29, 2025
Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy, former Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at the Kensington Eye Institute, will retire from clinical practice in November 2025, marking the culmination of a distinguished career defined by national leadership, global outreach, and exceptional mentorship.
Oct 28, 2025
The ORBIS mission to Zambia offered an inspiring blend of hands-on surgical teaching, collaboration, and firsthand insight into improving patient care in resource-limited settings.