Etty Bitton
- Professeure titulaire
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École d'optométrie
Pavillon 3744, rue Jean-Brillant local 230-43
Courriels
etty.bitton@umontreal.ca (Travail)
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Biographie
1994: Maitrise en Sciences de la Vision, Université de Montreal
1988: OD, University of Waterloo
1984: BSc, University of McGill
Programmes d’enseignement
- Doctorat de 1er cycle en optométrie – Sciences de la santé
- Maîtrise en sciences de la vision, option Sciences fondamentales, appliquées et cliniques – Sciences de la santé
Cours donnés
- OPM3151 Techniques diagnostiques en optométrie
- OPM3152 Techniques diagnostiques avancées en optométrie
- OPM3159 Examen de compétence clinique en optométrie 2
- SCV6003 Les bases de la fonction visuelle
Expertises
Etty Bitton étudie le film lacrymal, sa qualité même, les problèmes de production, de distribution et d’évacuation qui résultent en un oeil sec, ainsi que les effets de cette condition sur le port de lentilles cornéennes. Grâce aux développements technologiques récents dans le domaine de la sécheresse oculaire, plusieurs tests diagnostics et thérapeutiques sont maintenant disponibles pour les patients souffrant de sécheresse oculaire. Le Dre Bitton s'intéresse a des études dans le domaine de l'oeil sec incluant l'évaluation de produits, l'évaluation de confort des patients avec certains produits afin de mieux comprendre les différents enjeux reliés à l'oeil sec. Dre Bitton a inauguré la clinique de sécheresse en 2012 et elle est responsable du module clinique de sécheresse oculaire depuis.
Encadrement Tout déplier Tout replier
Cycle : Maîtrise
Diplôme obtenu : M. Sc.
Projets de recherche Tout déplier Tout replier
Subjective and Objective Ocular Effects of Antimicrobial Based Eyelid Cleansers (étudiants G. Djerjian et R. Neacsu) Projet de recherche au Canada / 2022 - 2023
Comparison between ocular massages and forced blinking following warm compresses (étudiants S. Jodoin, A. Mircheva et T. Désilets) Projet de recherche au Canada / 2022 - 2023
Comfort of the comtemporary eyelid cleansing products for the management of Demodex folliculorum blepharitis Projet de recherche au Canada / 2019 - 2020
Présence et association du Demodex Folliculorum palpébrale et faciale Projet de recherche au Canada / 2018 - 2019
Evaluating heat intervals of novel eyelid warming devices Projet de recherche au Canada / 2018 - 2019
Changements morphologiques des glandes de Melbomius chez les hommes Projet de recherche au Canada / 2016 - 2017
Effect of mire resolution on the NIBUT measurement Projet de recherche au Canada / 2016 - 2017
COMPARISONS OF OCULAR LUBRICANTS ONT THE OSMOLARITY OF THE TEAR FILM Projet de recherche au Canada / 2015 - 2016
COMPARISION OF EYELID WARMING DEVICES Projet de recherche au Canada / 2014 - 2015
VOLUME OF TEARS IN THE INFERIOR GAZE : A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SCHIRMER - L'EFFET DE LA POSITION OCULAIRE INFERIEURE SUR L'EVALUATION DU VOLUME DE LARMES : UNE ETUDES COMPARATIVE DU TEST DE SCHIRMER Projet de recherche au Canada / 2013 - 2014
Publications Tout déplier Tout replier
Bitton E. Dealing with Demodex blepharitis: new treatments on the horizon. New Zealand Optics 2024 September available at https://nzoptics.co.nz/magazines
Guinel M*, Bitton E. Does the palpebral morphology influence the tear meniscus height between Caucasian and Asian eyes? Optometry & Vision Science 2024 Sep 27. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000002180. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39324958.
Bitton E. Challenges in the diagnosis and management of anterior blepharitis. Canadian Eye Care Today Summer June 2024 3;2:40-48 www.canadianeyecaretoday.com
Bitton E, Bouskila J*. Squeezability of eye drop containers used in dry eye disease management. Clinical & Experimental Optometry 2024 Jun 4:1-6
Bitton E. Article review: The efficacy and safety of varenicline nasal spray for the management of dry eye signs: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Contact Lens Update April 16, 2024 available at https://contactlensupdate.com/2024/04/16/article-review-the-efficacy-and-safety-of-varenicline-nasal-spray-for-the-management-of-dry-eye-signs-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
Bitton E, Wittich W. Double-blind comparison of eyelash epilation techniques for the purpose of Demodex folliculorum mite retrieval. Eye & Contact Lens 2024 Mar 1;50(3):152-157
Bitton E, Jones D, Wittich W. Financial inequities in optometric education in Canada: A comparison of two optomery programs. Optom Vis Sci. 2023 Nov 1;100(11):785-793
Gomes JAP, Azar DT, Baudouin C, Bitton E, et al. TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of elective medications and procedures on the ocular surface. Ocul Surf. 2023 Apr 20;29:331-385
Bitton E. Emerging trends in soft contact lenses for dry eye patients. Soft Special Edition (June 4 2022) http://softspecialedition.com/summer-2022.html
Craig JP, Bitton E, Dantam J, Jones L, Ngo W, Wang MTM. (2022) Short-term tolerability of commercial eyelid cleansers: A randomised crossover study. CL & Ant Eye. 2022 Dec;45(6):101733
Scalia A*, Bitton E. (2022) Vitamin A and the ocular surface. Contact Lens Spectrum 2022 Fev;37:48-49
Bitton E. (2021) Dry eye management in 2021. New Zealand Optics 2021 Sept: 36-37 https://eyeonoptics.co.nz/optometry/dryeyeupdate/?documentid=65853320
Bitton E, Arsenault R*, Bourbonniere-Sirard G*, Wittich W. (2021) Low vision and dry eye: Does one diagnosis overshadow the other? OVS 2021 Apr 1;98(4):334-340
Bitton E. Aumond S*. (2021) Demodex and eye disease: A review. Clin Exp Optom 2021 Apr;104(3):285-294
Wu J*, Bitton E. (2021). Emerging use of radiofrequency in the management of dry eye. Contact Lens Spectrum 2021 March;36:48-49
Bitton E. (2020) Ocular diseases that are more common in women. Modern Optometry 2020 July/August 2(5): 45-48
Bitton E. Elder M, Srinivasan S, Luensmann D, Jones L. (2020) Dry eye disease in Canada: A Retrospective chart review. Optom Vis Sci. 2020 Nov;97(11):944-953
Tanasescu C*, Bitton E. (2020) The rise of hypochlorous acid as an ophthalmic treatment option. Contact Lens Spectrum 2020 (Feb)35 (2):48-49
Aumond S*, Bitton E. (2020) Palpebral and facial skin infestation by Demodex folliculorum. Contact Lens Ant Eye. 2020 Apr;43(2):115-122
Bitton E. Ngo W, Dupont P. (2019) Eyelid hygiene products: A Scoping review. CL & Ant Eye. 2019 Dec;42(6):591-597
Bitton E. Punctal Occlusion for Dry Eye Syndrome: Summary of a Cochrane Systematic Review. PracticeUpdate website. Available at: https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/punctal-occlusion-for-dry-eye-syndrome/78095/65/5/1. Accessed January 25, 2019
Silbert J, Bitton E. Bhagat K. (2019) Advances in diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. Advances in Ophthalmol and Optom. 2019;4:13-38
Bitton E. (2019) Response to RE: Does the temperature of an artificial tear affect its comfort? Clin & Exp Optom 2019;102:191-192
Campos JL, Hobler F, Bitton E, Labreche T, Mcgilton KS, Wittich W. (2018) Screening for vision impairments in individuals with dementia in long term care: A Scoping review. Journal of Alzeihmer’s Disease. 2019;68(3):1039-1049. doi: 10.3233/JAD-181129.
Aumond S*, Bitton E. (2018) The eyelash follicle features and anomalies: A review. J Optometry (Spanish) 2018;July 14 pii: S1888-4296(18)30048-7. doi: 10.1016/j.optom.2018.05.003.
Bitton E, Crncich V*, Brunet N*. (2018) Does the temperature of an artificial tear affect its comfort?Clin & Exp Optom 2018;101:641-647
Aumond S*, Bitton E, Brujic M. (2017) Trehalose: A novel substrate with ocular surface benefits. Contact Lens Spectrum 2018;33(1):48
Ngo W, Jones L, Bitton E. (2017) Short term comfort responses associated with the use of eyelid cleaning products to manage Demodex folliculorum. Eye & Contact Lens 2017 Sept 21. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000415. [Epub ahead of print]
Karpecki PM, Prokopich L, Racine L, Bitton E, Caffery B, Harasymowycz P, Michaud L, Pegado VD, Dufour JS, Neumann P, Webber A, Ashkenas J. (2017) Dry eye diseases and ocular surgery: Practical guidelines for Canadian eye care practitioners.Can J Optometry 2017;79(4): 19-33
Zakem M*, Bitton E (2017) Corneal dystrophy adds to the frustration of a dry eye patient.Can J Optometry 2017;79(4): 9-17
Bitton E, Courey C*, Giancola P*, Diaconu V, Wise J, Wittich W. (2016) The effects of LATISSE (bimatoprost topical solution) 0.03% on the ocular surface. Clin & Exp Optom 2017 ;100 :583-9
Bitton E, Perugino C*, Charette S*. (2017) Comparison of ocular lubricant osmolalities. Optom & Vis Sci 2017;94(6):694-699
Prix et distinctions
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2025 Canadian Ambassador for the Tear Film Ocular Surface Society (TFOS)
2024 Woodruff Distinguished Lecture Award, School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo (sera remis en novembre 2024)
2024 Adjunct associate professor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo (renewal)
2022 Prix de Batisseur (112e) (Optometry School founder’s Award). École d’optométrie, Université de Montréal
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators (AOCLE)
2021 Michael G. Harris Family Award for Excellence in Optometric Education, American Academy of Optometry
2019 Certificate in management of Dry Eye & Contact Lens Retention, British Contact Lens Association
2017 Dr. Mae Booth-Jones Award for Mentoring and Education, Theia Award of Excellence, Women in Optometry
2017 Lester B. Janoff Memorial Award ($1000 US) for Excellence in Teaching, Clinical Work and Publication, Association of Optometric Contact Lens Association
2015-2019 Country Ambassador for Canada for the Tear Film Ocular Society (TFOS)
2010 Travel grant for attending the 2010 Invitational Summer Clinical Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, CIBA Vision Canada
2010 Invitation to the 2010 Invitational Summer Clinical Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio. A combined project of the AOA and the AAO
2008-present Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2007 Prix de Reconnaissance en Optométrie, (Optometrist of the year recognition Award), Association des Optométristes du Québec, June 2, 2007 , Québec
2005 Educational grant, CIBA Vision Educator’s Meeting 2005
2004 Educational grant, CIBA Vision Educator’s Meeting 2004
1999 Prix d'appréciation d'enseignant (Teacher Appreciation Award for the “Professor that has demonstrated the most support to students”), Association des étudiants d'optométrie, Université de Montréal
1996 Prix de distinction pour présentation scientifique orale, 2nd TFOS International conference on the lacrimal gland, tear film and dry eye syndromes, Bermuda
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