UT Southwestern Ophthalmology at the Crossroads 2025 (RP2512C)

Dallas, TX US
December 6, 2025

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 physicians in all fields of ophthalmology. The educational format includes didactic lectures with interactive discussion to address the following sub-specialty areas of ophthalmology: cornea and external disease, retinal diseases, ophthalmic pathology, ophthalmic plastic surgery, and glaucoma. This course also offers a medical ethics lecture.

 

Target Audience

 

  • Ophthalmologists

Learning Objectives

 

  1. Define and differentiate between various types of retinal diseases. 
  2. Recognize the common symptoms and signs of retinal diseases.
  3. Describe the diagnostic tools and procedures used to detect retinal diseases.
  4. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts, and surrounding facial structures.
  5. Identify and differentiate between common oculoplastic conditions such as ptosis, entropion, ectropion, blepharoplasty, orbital fractures, and tear duct obstructions. 
  6. Recognize early signs of complications associated with oculoplastic surgeries and manage them appropriately.
  7. Recognize the early signs and symptoms of glaucoma and the latest treatment methods available. 
  8. Develop skills to effectively communicate with patients about their diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of adherence to prescribed therapies.
  9. Recognize risk factors and causes leading to corneal complications. Identify strategies in complicated corneal surgical cases to optimize outcomes.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 AMA
  • 5.50 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
Course opens: 
08/28/2025
Course expires: 
12/06/2026
Event starts: 
12/06/2025 - 7:30am CST
Event ends: 
12/06/2025 - 3:00pm CST
Cost:
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
6001 Forest Park Rd.
T. Boone Pickens Medical Education & Conference Center, NG3.112
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

Parking

Complimentary parking is available in the garage located adjacent to the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building (NG3), which is not restricted on weekends.
After entering the main drive at 6001 Forest Park Road, take an immediate right into the parking garage. From the garage, walk across the breezeway and follow the directional signs to the conference auditorium.

 

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

Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician
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 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Ethics
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates the presentation, "Bettman Education Ethics Lecture: Ethics in Ophthalmology," for 1.0 hour(s) in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility

Optometry Credit

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

 

Available Credit

  • 5.50 AMA
  • 5.50 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics

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