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Forward205 Ophthalmology Sub-Specialty Series - John R. Lynn, MD Lectureship in Ophthalmology" (041319)
This course is designed to address current strategies for glaucoma with an emphasis on comprehensive evaluation and medical treatment as well as minimally invasive surgical
techniques.
Target Audience
The course is designed for practicing and academic ophthalmologists, residents and fellows in training, and other health care providers interested in a comprehensive update on the advances in medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
• Compare outcomes of treatment modalities in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
• Evaluate preliminary outcomes of and potential uses for novel FDA-approved glaucoma medications
• Review challenging glaucoma cases to improve treatment outcomes
• Discuss influence of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress to the glaucomatous trabecular meshwork
• Estimate whether glaucoma is a reversible disease
COURSE DIRECTOR
Jess T. Whitson, M.D., FACS
Professor of Ophthalmology
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
James P. McCulley, M.D., FACS, FRCOphth(UK)
Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology
The David Bruton, Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Accreditation and Designation Statements
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.
Jess Whitson
Karanjit Kooner, Karanjit S Kooner MD PhD, Associate Prof.
Allison Clark, B.S.
Matthew Emanuel, M.D.
Azra Idrizovic
L. Katz, Director Emeritus Glaucoma Service Wills Eye Hospital, Professor of Ophthalmology Thomas Jefferson University
Helen Kornmann
Niraj Nathan, M.D.
Jess Whitson
Gulab Zode
Available Credit
- 3.50 AMA
- 3.50 Attendance
Price
Certificate
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