Name: Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba Inc.
Address: 204-2025 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 0N5
Price range: unknown

Protect your eyes this summer May 28, 2024 Make sure you protect your eyes while enjoying summer activities!	Eye health survey uncovers Canadians' concerns about recent symptoms affecting their eyes & vision May 2, 2024 Canadians' top concerns are too much screen time, too much exposure to sun/UV rays and environmental factors such as wildfire smoke and pollution	Protect Your Vision: Safeguarding Canadians During the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 March 22, 2024 On April 8, Canadians experience a total solar eclipse and it's important to remember the significance of protecting their vision during this event.
Dr. Jennifer Rahman on The Weekend Morning Show March 13, 2024 Dr. Jennifer Rahman speaks with Nadia Kidwai on The Weekend Morning Show (Manitoba) for World Glaucoma Week March 10-16	Surgeons warn of looming eye-care crisis September 29, 2023 A severe shortage of ophthalmologists is prompting eye surgeons to raise the alarm in advance of the provincial election.	Inability to get cataract surgery close to home 'failure of our provincial health care,' says Brandon man September 29, 2023 Grant Fines faces 3-hour trips to Winnipeg or Regina to get care he needs to see
It's World Glaucoma Week! March 10, 2023 Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight without warning and often without symptoms, so regular eye exams are recommended!	Hip, knee backlog pressure settles in on wait times December 8, 2022 Manitoba hospitals are boosting hip and knee surgeries to near-record levels, yet wait times for the procedures continue to climb.	Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2022 Today we reflect on the #TruthandReconciliationCommittee calls to action in healthcare, which highlight the systemic healthcare gaps and colonial legacies that contribute to eyecare disparities experienced by Indigenous peoples in Canada.
What an eye doctor wishes Canadians knew about cataract surgery July 19, 2022 Three weeks. For three weeks after having cataract surgery on both of his eyes, 66-year-old Eric Sunstrum of Ottawa was still reaching for his glasses at his bedside.	Sound of Silence July 7, 2022 Cataract surgeon and EPSOM member, Dr. David Camoriano, has created this short video to help us understand the plight of patients living with dense cataracts and experiencing long wait times due to the backlog.	Deferred care, immediate pain June 27, 2022 Many Manitobans are left in medical limbo, unsure if they're even on wait lists for intervention
Updated our monthly estimates of the massive backlog of surgeries and diagnostic tests that have accumulated during the pandemic. May 31, 2022 Based on advice from physicians, Doctors Manitoba has recommended 5 short-term actions to speed up clearing the backlog & getting patients the care they need. These have been shared with the province.	Manitobans endured some of Canada's longest waits for cataract, knee surgery during pandemic, study reveals May 10, 2022 Manitobans in need of cataract and knee-replacement surgery languished on wait-lists longer than residents of almost every other province during the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.	Manitoba has some of the worst wait times for surgeries in Canada: report May 10, 2022 "Our experience as ophthalmologists, we're really struggling to make sure that everybody gets treated in a timeframe that's reasonable, so they can keep their driver's licenses, keep working, and keep being independent."
Manitoba's pandemic surgical backlog, wait times among worst in Canada May 10, 2022 The provincial government's median wait time for cataract surgery at Misericordia is 16wks. But Rahman says that's misleading, as the number is lowered when the much shorter wait times between first and second eye surgeries is added.	Surgical wait times in Manitoba improved last year but still behind national benchmarks May 10, 2022 While wait times for surgical procedures in Manitoba saw an improvement last year compared with 2020, the province is still lagging behind national benchmarks	Manitoba's cataract surgery wait times, backlog 'not something to be proud of,' eye doctor says May 10, 2022 Backlog of 9,300 cataract surgeries will be tough to get through in light of surgery cap
May is Vision Health Month 👀 May 4, 2022 And we can't stress the importance of monitoring your vision and seeking an eye doctor when exhibiting any eyesight changes.	Backlog funds used to ordinary ends April 26, 2022 Waiting for better news than this.	Screens off for sight 24-hour challenge March 19, 2022 Canadians across the country are turning off their screens as part of the Screens Off for Sight 24-hour Challenge, in support of Fighting Blindness Canada.
Did you know? March 10, 2022 Most people with glaucoma are not aware of it: most glaucoma patients have zero symptoms.	Pandemic creates opportunity for change March 9, 2022 Agreed: elective surgical is scheduled not "optional" surgery. We need to get eye surgery at MHC restored to full capacity ASAP.	January is Glaucoma Awareness Month January 11, 2022 Join us as we raise awareness by highlighting the work of Toronto-based photographer, Jordan Tidd, who captures the unique perspective of the world through a person living with this eye disease.
Misericordia experiences 46% reduction in cataract procedures: Eye Docs January 9, 2022 As the pandemic continues to apply significant pressure to Manitoba's health-care system through massive procedure backlogs, there's more bad news from the medical community about reduced service, this time from eye surgeons.	A Manitoba eye doctor is raising alarm about eye surgery backlog in the province. January 8, 2022 She says not only will the delay cause dangerous complications for patients, but also put future care at risk.	Eye surgery backlog near 5,000 provincewide January 8, 2022 The backlog for eye surgeries in Manitoba will only get worse and more expensive as long as it isn't addressed, a Winnipeg opthalmologist warned Friday.
Manitobans see red over huge cataract surgery backlog January 7, 2022 Wilson Anderson's dream of retirement included reading, taking university courses, volunteering for charities and walking his dogs. Instead, he has spent a year waiting for cataract surgery.	According to CIHI, Manitoba has seen the largest decrease in Canada in cataract and lens surgeries during the pandemic. January 7, 2022 We estimate the backlog is 4,945 and growing for cataract surgery.	Today is World Sight Day October 14, 2021 Today is World Sight Day, an annual awareness event that focuses global attention on vision impairment.
Cataract surgery and paediatric wait-lists are up to two years now. October 6, 2021 We need more surgeons and expanded facilities. If money has been committed, the time to spend it is now!	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021 Today was the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.	Elective eye surgery resumed as of Sept. 1, 2021 at MHC. September 5, 2021 We appreciate your patience and understanding as our offices endeavour to prioritize surgeries and address the huge backlog in cataract surgery that has accumulated due to 3 separate COVID19 elective surgery shutdowns.
New CIHI Report Confirms Major Surgery Backlog July 8, 2021 New data from Canadian Institute for Health Information confirms the growing pandemic backlog of surgeries.	Doctors Manitoba Issues Call To Address Surgery, Diagnostic Tests Backlog June 18, 2021 Physicians in our province are calling for decisive action as the backlog in surgeries and diagnostic tests continues to grow.	Doctors Manitoba is calling for clear and decisive action to address the growing and overwhelming backlog of surgeries and diagnostic testing. June 17, 2021 Surgery & Diagnostic Backlog reaches 110,000 procedures & counting. Read Doctors Manitoba's report.
Doctors call for task force on surgery backlog June 17, 2021 Friday's front page of Winnipeg Free Press	Misericordia Health Centre's Eye Bank and Tissue Bank Manitoba have merged to improve Manitobans' access to corneal transplants. April 19, 2021 Dr. Stephen Brodovsky, who performs the sight- restoring surgery, says the merger translates into increased tissue donation and an improvement in wait times for patients.	Cataract Surgery Patient Journey April 6, 2021 Please check out this video that EPSOM has produced with the Misericordia Health Centre, taking you through a cataract surgery patient's journey.
Glaucoma: The silent thief of sight March 25, 2021 Let's get loud about the Silent Thief of Sight. Watch this video from Canadian Association of Optometrists done in partnership with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and learn more about glaucoma treatment and prevention.	Glaucoma Doesn't Discriminate March 13, 2021 Please watch, "Glaucoma Doesn't Discriminate". EPSOM member, Dr. Raageen Kanjee, explains how glaucoma can affect the eye and answers audience questions.	World Glaucoma Week March 8, 2021 Check out this patient story from Canadian Ophthalmological Society's website.
Behind the scenes at the Eye Care Centre of Excellence February 2, 2021 Keep your eye out for this informational video produced by EPSOM members and Misericordia Health.	Engage MB February 2, 2021 Recent successful inauguration of President Biden in the US has shown that public engagement in democracy is important.	February is Low Vision & AMD Awareness Month February 2, 2021 Lowvision can be caused by a variety of disorders including birth defects, injuries, diseases & aging of the body.
Dr. Jennifer Rahman on getting her first vaccination January 8, 2021 Had my first vaccination at the RBC Convention Centre Vaccination supersite. It was a very organized, safe, efficient and pleasant experience!	Physicians: Appointments still open next week & eligibility expanded again January 3, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #15	November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month November 10, 2020 #Vision loss to diabetic eye disease is sometimes irreversible. Early detection & treatment can reduce the risk of #blindness by 95%.
Clearing health care backlog caused by first wave of COVID-19 will require more than $1.3B additional funding: CMA October 26, 2020 The report points out that wait times have increased by up to 75 days for cataract surgeries...	What is it like to get an eye injection? October 8, 2020 Dr. Pamela A. Weber, MD from Island Retina tells us what it's like for a patient to receive an eye injection.	Sunglasses are your prescription for eye health July 20, 2020 UV Rays Can Hurt Your Eyes
Tips for interacting with people with sight loss during the coronavirus pandemic June 11, 2020 Here are a few tips to make you feel more confident when interacting with people with sight loss during the coronavirus pandemic.	Infection Control Measures During Simulated Slit-Lamp Examination June 9, 2020 Watch this simulation assessing the spread of respiratory droplets during slit-lamp examination from Drs. Tina Felfeli, Efrem Mandelcorn and team.	Vision Stats June 9, 2020 See it to believe it
Rubber bullets may be non-lethal, but they can blind. June 7, 2020 Nation's Ophthalmologists Condemn Use of Rubber Bullets	Contact Lens Wear and Coronavirus May 27, 2020 5 facts about contact lens wear with COVID-19.	COVID-19 and contact lenses: the facts you need to know April 18, 2020 Go to COVIDEyeFacts.org for more information for contact lens and spectacle wearers.
Current recommendations, in light of the #COVID19 pandemic March 17, 2020 Ophthalmologists in Manitoba have been advised to postpone routine and non urgent patient follow-up appointments at this time	EPSOM participation in #WorldGlaucomaWeek March 10, 2020 As part of EPSOM's participation in #WorldGlaucomaWeek, Dr. Lisa Gould and Dr. Marilyn Ekin's joined Nadia Kidwai on the CBC Radio Weekend Morning Show.	Dr. Jennifer Rahman visits 93.7FM CJNU March 6, 2020 Dr. Jennifer Rahman, EPSOM Chair, spent part of her morning at 93.7FM CJNU raising awareness of #glaucoma in preparation for World Glaucoma Week, March 8-14.

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Protect your eyes this summer

Eye health survey uncovers Canadians' concerns about recent symptoms affecting their eyes & vision

Protect Your Vision: Safeguarding Canadians During the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Dr. Jennifer Rahman on The Weekend Morning Show

Surgeons warn of looming eye-care crisis

Inability to get cataract surgery close to home 'failure of our provincial health care,' says Brandon man

It's World Glaucoma Week!

Hip, knee backlog pressure settles in on wait times

Truth and Reconciliation Day

What an eye doctor wishes Canadians knew about cataract surgery

Sound of Silence

Deferred care, immediate pain

Updated our monthly estimates of the massive backlog of surgeries and diagnostic tests that have accumulated during the pandemic.

Manitobans endured some of Canada's longest waits for cataract, knee surgery during pandemic, study reveals

Manitoba has some of the worst wait times for surgeries in Canada: report

Manitoba's pandemic surgical backlog, wait times among worst in Canada

Surgical wait times in Manitoba improved last year but still behind national benchmarks

Manitoba's cataract surgery wait times, backlog 'not something to be proud of,' eye doctor says

May is Vision Health Month 👀

Backlog funds used to ordinary ends

Screens off for sight 24-hour challenge

Did you know?

Pandemic creates opportunity for change

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Misericordia experiences 46% reduction in cataract procedures: Eye Docs

A Manitoba eye doctor is raising alarm about eye surgery backlog in the province.

Eye surgery backlog near 5,000 provincewide

Manitobans see red over huge cataract surgery backlog

According to CIHI, Manitoba has seen the largest decrease in Canada in cataract and lens surgeries during the pandemic.

Today is World Sight Day

Cataract surgery and paediatric wait-lists are up to two years now.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Elective eye surgery resumed as of Sept. 1, 2021 at MHC.

New CIHI Report Confirms Major Surgery Backlog

Doctors Manitoba Issues Call To Address Surgery, Diagnostic Tests Backlog

Doctors Manitoba is calling for clear and decisive action to address the growing and overwhelming backlog of surgeries and diagnostic testing.

Doctors call for task force on surgery backlog

Misericordia Health Centre's Eye Bank and Tissue Bank Manitoba have merged to improve Manitobans' access to corneal transplants.

Cataract Surgery Patient Journey

Glaucoma: The silent thief of sight

Glaucoma Doesn't Discriminate

World Glaucoma Week

Behind the scenes at the Eye Care Centre of Excellence

Engage MB

February is Low Vision & AMD Awareness Month

Dr. Jennifer Rahman on getting her first vaccination

Physicians: Appointments still open next week & eligibility expanded again

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month

Clearing health care backlog caused by first wave of COVID-19 will require more than $1.3B additional funding: CMA

What is it like to get an eye injection?

Sunglasses are your prescription for eye health

Tips for interacting with people with sight loss during the coronavirus pandemic

Infection Control Measures During Simulated Slit-Lamp Examination

Vision Stats

Rubber bullets may be non-lethal, but they can blind.

Contact Lens Wear and Coronavirus

COVID-19 and contact lenses: the facts you need to know

Current recommendations, in light of the #COVID19 pandemic

EPSOM participation in #WorldGlaucomaWeek

Dr. Jennifer Rahman visits 93.7FM CJNU

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