Clinical and Surgical Issues in Glaucoma Bradford J. Shingleton, M.D., Peter A. Netland, M.D., Ph.D., Jason Bacharach, M.D. and Brian Francis, M.D. Choose among filtration, nonfiltration, nonpenetrating, and angle surgeries for glaucoma. Diagnose and treat neovascular glaucoma. Differentiate among and treat syndromes that mimic glaucoma. Compare and contrast the effects of different surgical options on control of intraocular pressure. Consider combined surgical approaches for glaucoma and cataract.
Oculoplastic Issues Chang Hee Kim, M.D., C. Stephen Foster, M.D. and David A. Weinberg, M.D. Choose appropriate oculoplastic procedures for various ocular conditions. Use injections of botulinum toxin A for both functional and cosmetic applications. Prescribe immunosuppressive treatment for ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. Recognize the various subtypes of idiopathic orbital inflammation. Differentiate between idiopathic orbital inflammation and noninflammatory conditions that mimic inflammation.
Biaxial Phacoemulsification/Multifocal IOLs Richard S. Hoffman, M.D. Choose appropriate applications for biaxial microincision phacoemulsification and describe its benefits. Manage and/or avoid posterior capsular tears during cataract surgery. Treat patients with subluxed lenses or floppy iris syndrome. Compare and contrast the properties of refractive and diffractive multifocal IOLs. Maximize outcomes after implantation of IOLs by improving selection of patients, biometry, and calculation of lens power.
Updates on Pediatric Ophthalmology David K. Coats, M.D. and Dawn Duss, M.D. Interpret findings from visual examinations of infants and children. Diagnose and manage 10 serious ophthalmic conditions, such as injury to the third or fourth cranial nerves. Recognize the typical presentation and characteristics of orbital cellulitis. Differentiate cases of orbital cellulitis that can be sucessfully managed with medical treatment from those that require surgery. Choose appropriate antibiotic therapy for orbital cellulitis.
Glaucoma: Continuing Challenges and Recent Recommendations Gregory L. Skuta, M.D. and Jody Piltz–Seymour, M.D. Recognize the signs of central vein occlusion, iris neovascularization, and neovascular glaucoma (NVG). Choose appropriate treatments for NVG, including anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents and surgical procedures. Determine whether a patient has normal-tension glaucoma and is at higher risk for progression. Perform gonioscopic examinations to distinguish primary open-angle glaucoma from primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG). Accurately diagnose acute, chronic, and subacute PACG.
Update on Macular Disease Carl D. Regillo, M.D. Choose appropriate agents that block vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and treatment regimens for patients with neovascular macular degeneration. Consider therapeutic regimens that combine anti-VEGF agents with corticosteroids, photodynamic therapy, or radiation therapy for patients with neovascular macular degeneration. Identify patients with clinically significant macular edema who are likely to respond well to macular laser treatment. Recognize the benefits and drawbacks of intravitreal corticosteroid injections or implants for patients with diabetic macular edema involving the fovea. Optimize the treatment of clinically significant macular edema with anti-VEGF agents.
Ethical Concerns Roberto Pineda, M.D. and Nancy M. Holekamp, M.D. Properly obtain informed consent for all patients undergoing ophthalmologic treatment. Define and describe the elements of informed consent. Disclose appropriate information about a proposed treatment to patients. Recognize situations that represent potential conflicts of interest in daily practice. Cite requirements of physicians who agree to provide expert testimony in a court of law.
Oculoplastic Issues Wendy W. Lee, M.D. and Ioannis P. Glavas, M.D. Choose the appropriate laser technology to treat conditions of the eyelid and face. Consider the use of botulinum toxin to treat blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, Marion-Amat syndrome, and thyroid eyelid retraction. Choose among intubation and dacryocystorhinostomy procedures to treat lacrimal obstructions. Cite novel medical uses of botulinum toxin. Select appropriate new treatments for various types of facial spasm.
Glaucoma: Pearls, Progress, and Pitfalls Robert Ritch, M.D. and Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. Identify the systemic and ocular disorders associated with glaucoma. Diagnose and treat pigmentary dispersion. Choose appropriate surgical or medical therapy for exfoliation syndrome. Recognize the interrelation between normal tension glaucoma and sleep apnea. Explain prognosis and risk for blindness to patients with glaucoma.
Anterior Segment Surgery Bonnie An Henderson, M.D. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of limbal relaxing incisions, laser surgery, and toric lenses associated with cataract surgery. Optimize measurements for and placement of toric lenses. Choose appropriate options to manage difficult cases of astigmatism associated with placement of toric lenses. Identify possible causes of and remedies for complications that occur after implantation of presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Select optimal IOLs for individual patients and reduce patient dissatisfaction.
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