Thursday, December 3, 2020, 8:00 AM - Friday, December 4, 2020, 4:30 PM EST


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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ophthalmic allied health professionals.

FEES
Registration Fee ..................................................................................................................$60
One Day Fee – Thursday 12/3..........................................................................................$40
One Day Fee – Friday 12/4 ..............................................................................................$40

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $25 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on November 27, 2020. A handling fee of $25 will be deducted for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by November 27, 2020 . No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

1. Summarize the latest developments for the management of anterior and posterior segment problems.
2. Evaluate emerging literature on the efficacy, safety, and costeffectiveness of femtosecond-assisted laser cataract surgery.
3. Discuss new medical techniques, therapies and recently published, relevant clinical trials.
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. Examine external legislative and internal practice issues impacting the field of ophthalmology.
6. Assess the perioperative use of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agents in patients undergoing eye surgery
7. Integrate prescribed medical and surgical treatment options into everyday practice

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to satisfy the Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment requirements for the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

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

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) PAs may claim a maximum of 14.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

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