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0271_iFOCUS_Forum on Ophthalmic Clinical Understanding and Science_Cataract Surgery, Corneoscleral Grafts and VTS
Description:
The management of various ophthalmologic conditions is evolving rapidly, bringing new opportunities for eye care clinicians to improve outcomes including in patients with complex cases. The iFOCUS conferences are a forum for Ophthalmologists to come together to learn the latest in medical technology, guidelines, and enhance their use of diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for patients. This group meet once a month and in April, 3 ophthalmologists will be addressing cataract surgery, Corneoscleral Grafting, and Vitreomacular traction syndrome respectively.
Target Audience
Physicians (MD or DO)
Learning Objectives
Series-Level Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss interesting clinical and surgical case presentations to improve recognition of ophthalmic conditions and their treatment strategies.
2. Review ophthalmic manifestations of systemic diseases.
3. Apply new and emerging medical and surgical therapies in ophthalmology.
Session-Level Learning Objectives:
1. Consider differential diagnosis alternatives for vitreomacular traction (VMT).
2. Appraise the role of different imaging modalities for an accurate diagnosis.
3. Determine workup and treatment options for vitreomacular traction (VMT).
4. Discuss special intra-operative and post-operative considerations in large diameter keratoplasty.
5. Identify pre and intra operative risk factors associated with cataract surgery in patients with pseudoexfoliation.
6. Discuss the tools and techniques available to reduce the likelihood of complications in cataract surgery.
7. Recognize and provide timely interventions for post operative cataract surgery complications.
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
- Elam A.R,Tseng V.L,Rodriguez T.M et al. (2022). Disparities in vision health and eye care. Ophthalmology; 129: e89-e113. https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(22)00528-0/fulltext
- Hillman, L. (2021). Addressing implicit bias in ophthalmology. EyeWorld. https://www.eyeworld.org/2021/addressing-implicit-bias-in-ophthalmology/
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
Matthew Denny, faculty for this presentation, has received stock options from NovaBay Pharmceuticals which was deemed not relevant to this presentation.
Christine Wa, faculty for this presentation, receives consultant fees from Alimera Biosciences. This relevant ineligible relationship was mitigated via peer review by Dr. Cynthia Chiu who does not have any ineligible financial relationships.
Caesar Luo, a planning team member for this activity, receives speaker and/or consultant fees from Alimera Biosciences, Regeneron, and Genentech as well as in-kind research support from Allergan. These relevant ineligible relationships were mitigated via peer review by Dr. Cynthia Chiu who does not have any ineligible financial relationships.
Jesse Jung, a planning team member for this activity, receives consultant fees from Carl Zeiss Meditec, Regeneron, Genentech, and Iveric Bio/Astellis. These relevant ineligible relationships were mitigated via peer review by Dr. Cynthia Chiu who does not have any ineligible financial relationships.
No one else involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Kerri Maya, PhD(c), MSL, RN, NPD-BC
Cynthia Chiu, Program Chair, iFOCUS
Jesse Jung, MD
Caesar Luo, MD
Daniel Ting
Matthew Denny
Neeti Parikh, MD
Christianne Wa, M.D.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by iFOCUS and Sutter Health. Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Attendance & Credit Claiming
Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s)
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Sutter Health certifies this Live activity was designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.