80046145 - The Wilmer Eye Institute's 31st Annual Current Concepts in Ophthalmology

Thursday, November 29, 2018, 7:00 AM - Friday, November 30, 2018, 5:00 PM, Thomas B Turner Auditorium, Baltimore, MD


This Current Concepts course will highlight the recent developments regarding diagnosis as well as medical and surgical therapy of common eye diseases. The participant should get a comprehensive review of the most current concepts in the management of ophthalmology by experts across the breadth of the field. For example, clinical trials and other evidence in the peer-reviewed literature over the past few years have changed the approach to managing cataract including IOL technology and femtosecond laser cataract surgery, corneal disease including dry eye disease, keratoplasty, and collagen cross linking, glaucoma and minimally invasive glaucoma surgical devices, as well as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions. Furthermore, the role of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and other imaging advances are expanding the understanding of the anatomy of the anterior and posterior segment of the eye. This course will address the ongoing pattern of registrants with repeat requests for demonstrations of the latest surgical techniques and medical therapies, questions regarding practice management issues and clarification of legislative updates. There is a demand for expert education of new techniques and medical therapies as well as the need for elucidation of associated clinical trials, and this course provides extensive coverage of that.

1. Integrate prescribed medical and surgical treatment options into everyday practice.
2. Assess the perioperative use of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agents in patients undergoing eye surgery.
3. Examine external legislative and internal practice issues impacting the field of ophthalmology.
4. Formulate current and advanced medical and surgical treatment strategies as well as imaging with corresponding ocular conditions, including: glaucoma, retina, anterior segment including "dry eye", uveitis, refractive surgery and laser assisted cataract and corneal transplant surgery.
5. Discuss new medical techniques, therapies and relevant clinical trials.
6. Evaluate emerging literature on the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of femtosecond-assisted laser cataract surgery.
7. Summarize the latest developments for the management of anterior and posterior segment problems.
8. Assess the latest developments for the management of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus conditions.
9. Describe unique considerations for cataract surgery in patients with comorbid glaucoma.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OTHER CREDITS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Reservations: 877-212-5752 or 800-468-3571
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Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date: November 1, 2018

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