Ophthalmology CME Review Course

Retinal Challenges  Lory C. Snady–McCoy, M.D. and Andrew P. Schachat, M.D.  Identify those patients with cataracts who would benefit from preoperative retinal testing, evaluation, and treatment.  Describe the efficacy of intravitreal steroids for managing diabetic macular edema (DME).  Describe the efficacy of laser photocoagulation for managing DME.   Recognize risk factors for development of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.  Evaluate the efficacy of common treatments designed to prevent CNV.

Glaucoma Symposium  Gregory L. Skuta, M.D., Edward N. Burney, M.D. and Odette V. Callender, M.D.  Summarize the data supporting early detection and treatment of glaucoma.  Compare the performance of short-wavelength and standard automated perimetry in early detection of glaucoma.  Recognize the risk factors for progression to glaucoma.  Determine which form of surgical intervention is appropriate for individual patients with glaucoma.  Evaluate the advisability of operating a motor vehicle for glaucoma patients on the basis of their degree of visual impairment.

Ocular Potpourri  Larry E. Patterson, M.D., Yale L. Fisher, M.D., Donald N. Serafano, M.D. and J. Bradley Randleman, M.D.  Develop efficient routines for surgical preparation and management of patients’ records.  Describe the risk factors for suprachoroidal hemorrhage.  Recognize and treat suprachoroidal hemorrhage.  Plan accurate implantations of toric intraocular lenses and thereby minimize postoperative astigmatism.  Diagnose and treat infectious keratitis after refractive surgery.

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Parag A. Majmudar, M.D.  Describe the risk factors for cystoid macular edema and the appropriate use of prophylactic therapy to avoid it.  Prescribe appropriate thermal, mechanical and pharmaceutical treatment of Meibomian gland dysfunction.  Implement measures to improve outcomes and levels of patient satisfaction with presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.  Choose the appropriate patients and optimal dosing regimens for the prophylactic use of mitomycin-C during refractive surgery.  Avoid and/or manage serious complications associated with LASIK and Epi-LASIK. 

Glaucoma Surgery  Steven J. Gedde, M.D. and Harry A. Quigley, M.D.   Compare and contrast the safety and efficacy of tube shunts to trabeculectomy for surgical treatment of glaucoma.  Describe the effects of various levels of reduction of intraocular pressure on the rate of progression to glaucoma and set appropriate target pressures.  Recognize the risk factors for progression to glaucoma.  Describe the advantages of selective laser trabeculoplasty.  Apply techniques that reduce the rates of complications and poor outcomes after trabeculectomy.

Presbyopia Correction/Astigmatism  Kevin M. Miller, M.D. and D. Michael Colvard, M.D.  Describe the benefits and requirements of multifocal IOLs for treatment of cataracts.  Select appropriate patients for implantation of multifocal lenses.  Summarize the advantages and limitations of the Crystalens accommodative presbyopia-correcting IOL and apply surgical techniques to maximize the outcome of implantation.  Review techniques for maximizing refractive outcome after lens implantation by lens exchange or keratorefractive procedure.  Choose the best surgical approach for the correction of mild, moderate, and severe astigmatism.

Pseudoexfoliation and the Cataract Surgeon  Bradford J. Shingleton, M.D.  Summarize the benefits and shortcomings of medical, laser, and surgical therapies for PXF.  Compare and contrast the outcomes of cataract surgery in patients with PXF with and without glaucoma.  Recognize the preoperative signs of zonule weakness.  Describe the importance of risk factors for PXF in predicting outcomes after phacoemulsification.  Optimize pupil management, capsulorrhexis, hydrodissection and phacoemulsification, use of capsule support systems, and choice of IOLs when performing surgery on patients with PXF.

Epiphora/Vascular Disease  Chang Hee Kim, M.D. and Judith E.A. Warner, M.D.  Identify underlying causes of abnormal tearing.  Describe diagnostic techniques for evaluation of tearing.  Explain treatment options for abnormal tearing.  Recognize the scope of vascular disease affecting the eye.  Identify indications for referral of patients with ocular manifestations of vascular disease.

Corneal Conundrums  Terry Kim, M.D. and Stefan D. Trocme, M.D.  Select appropriate treatment of zonular weakness, based on the type and severity of the condition. Choose the best intraocular lens and suturing approach for patients with poor capsular support.   Recognize the risk factors for and treat corneal complications of cataract surgery.  Prevent and treat thermal burns associated with phacoemulsification.  Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of combined vs staged surgical procedures for corneal transplantation and cataract surgery. 

Neuro-Ophthalmology Symposium  Anthony C. Arnold, M.D., Martin W. ten Hove, M.D. and William A. Fletcher, M.D.  Diagnose and treat arteritic and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.  List the advantages and disadvantages of corticosteroid therapy for myasthenia gravis.  Describe a technique for predicting generalization of myasthenia gravis that utilizes the orbicularis oculi muscle.  Identify the various waveforms of nystagmus in adults and infants.  Recommend appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment for the different forms of nystagmus.

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