Ophthalmology at the Crossroads 2024 (RP2412D)

Dallas, TX US
December 7, 2024

This one-day live CME activity is designed to bring cutting edge basic and clinical research finding to both the practicing general ophthalmologist and sub-specialist in all fields of ophthalmology. Didactic lectures with interactive discussion address the seven sub-specialty areas of ophthalmology: cornea and external disease, retina and vitreous surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic plastic surgery, ophthalmic pathology, and glaucoma. This course also offers a medical ethics lecture

Target Audience

This activity is intended for providers in the specialties of Ophthalmology

Learning Objectives

  • Define and differentiate between various types of retinal diseases. 
  • Recognize the common symptoms and signs of retinal diseases.
  • Describe the diagnostic tools and procedures used to detect retinal diseases.
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts, and surrounding facial structures.
  • Identify and differentiate between common oculoplastic conditions such as ptosis, entropion, ectropion, blepharoplasty, orbital fractures, and tear duct obstructions. 
  • Recognize early signs of complications associated with oculoplastic surgeries and manage them appropriately.
  • Recognize the early signs and symptoms of glaucoma and the latest treatment methods available. 
  • Develop skills to effectively communicate with patients about their diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of adherence to prescribed therapies.
  • Recognize risk factors and causes leading to corneal complications. Identify strategies in complicated corneal surgical cases to optimize outcomes.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA
  • 5.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
Course opens: 
07/19/2024
Course expires: 
12/07/2025
Event starts: 
12/07/2024 - 7:30am CST
Event ends: 
12/07/2024 - 3:00pm CST
Cost:
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
6001 Forest Park Rd
T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building (NG3)
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

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 DESIGNATIONS

Physicians

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.

Non-Physicians

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Ethics

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates the presentation “Has Risk Profiling Improved?" for a maximum of 1.0 hour in ethics and/or professional responsibility education. 

Optometry Credit 

Your attendance and license number will be submitted to the Texas Optometry Board following this course for credit. 

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AMA
  • 5.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics

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