EyeCan
EyeCan: A Canadian Lens on Ophthalmology. In this series, we examine all aspects of what it means to be an Ophthalmologist in Canada; we speak with leaders in our field about their contributions and life journey; we explore new and emerging techniques and technologies in eye care. Through it all we hope to connect with our community and have those that listen understand the value of who we are and what we do for our patients. We’ll share our experiences as ophthalmologists today and tackle some of challenges we face as healthcare providers.
EyeCan has been hosted by: Dr. Guillermo Rocha and Dr. Setareh Ziai (seasons 1 and 2), Dr. Mona Dagher and Dr. Hady Saheb (seasons 3 and 4), and Dr. Heather O'Donnell and Dr. Hady Saheb (season 5 and 6).
Brought to you by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Seasons 1 and 2 of the EyeCan podcast were sponsored by MD Financial Affinity Grant. Seasons 3, 4 and 5 were sponsored by Bayer. Season 6 is co-sponsored by Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Vision. We thank them for their support.
Written and directed by Kim Tytler, Manager of Communications at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, and produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works. Social media promotion by Moneika Ramsinghani, Communications Coordinator at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
Listening to EyeCan counts for unaccredited MOC credits. You may claim 0.5 credits per hour under Section 2 (Individual Learning) as “Educational content review”, up to 30 credits per year.
EyeCan
EyeCan Season 3, Episode 3 - Refocus – The Essential Guide to Living a Happy and Successful Life with Vision Loss with guest Victoria Nolan
In this episode of EyeCan, we sit down with Victoria Nolan - world champion rower, author, television personality, and a powerful advocate for people living with blindness and disabilities. After losing her sight shortly after the birth of her daughter, Vicky found herself navigating a world transformed. Instead of retreating, she chose to meet uncertainty with resilience, carving out a path defined by courage, achievement, and purpose. A four‑time Paralympian with eight medals for Team Canada, she now brings that same determination to her work as national manager at CNIB, her studies in the MBA program at Queen’s University, and her ongoing commitment to empowering others through education, leadership, and advocacy.
Together with co‑author Shawn Maloney, Vicky recently released Refocus: The Essential Guide to Living a Happy and Successful Life with Vision Loss, a book designed to reshape public perceptions and offer practical, emotional, and psychological guidance to those experiencing vision loss. In our conversation, Vicky opens up about the misconceptions she hopes to dispel, the importance of resilience, the role of community, and the impact of assistive technology. She also reflects on the universal lessons learned through sport - lessons that extend far beyond the rowing shell. Join us as we explore her journey and uncover the empowering message at the heart of Refocus.
With your hosts, Dr. Hady Saheb and guest co-host Dr. Cynthia Qian
Written and Directed by Kim Tytler.
Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.
The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Astellas Pharma Canada and Johnson&Johnson Vision.
Show Notes:
Refocus – The Essential Guide to Living a Happy and Successful Life with Vision Loss
Meet the authors of Refocus:
Victoria Nolan - https://paralympic.ca/athlete/victoria-nolan/
Shawn Maloney - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawncmaloney/
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Listening to EyeCan counts for unaccredited MOC credits. You may claim 0.5 credits per hour under Section 2 (Individual Learning) as “Educational content review”, up to 30 credits per year.
