205 Ophthalmology Sub-Specialty Series "John R. Lynn Lectureship 2023" (041523)

Dallas, TX US
April 15, 2023

Purpose and Content 
This course is designed to address current treatment strategies for glaucoma with an emphasis on comprehensive evaluation and medical treatment as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques. 

Educational Method 
Lecture, Presentation Slides, Surgical Videos, Question and Answer Session.

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, neurologists, optometrists and other health care professionals who would benefit from a discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic medical conditions related to various presentations of neurological diseases. 

Specifically, this session is designed for practicing and academic ophthalmologists, residents, 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: 

  • State the use for, and efficacy of, circumferential trabeculotomy for pediatric glaucoma
  • Describe the role of circumferential trabeculotomy in developing novel glaucoma surgical techniques
  • Explain neuroprotective effects of a peptide derived from aB crystalline protein (peptain-1-CPP), including axoprotection and preservation of vision
  • Identify the molecular mechanisms underlying peptain-1-CPP-mediated neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells and their axons in a rodent model of glaucoma
  • Discuss the limitations of current glaucoma shunts
  • Interpret the strengths of the Squid Glaucoma microShunt
  • Apply best glaucoma management when scarred conjunctiva is present
  • How to avoid corneal endothelial failure when planning glaucoma surgery

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA
  • 3.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/15/2023
Course expires: 
04/15/2024
Event starts: 
04/15/2023 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
04/15/2023 - 12:30pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Auditorium
6001 Forest Park Road
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

COURSE DIRECTORS

Preston Blomquist, M.D.                                                                                                                                                                                Professor of Ophthalmology
UT Southwestern Medical Center                                                                                                                                                                        Dallas, TX

Jess T. Whitson, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
UT Southwestern Medical Center                                                                                                                                                                        Dallas, TX

 

Accreditation: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation:  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

 

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA
  • 3.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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