80049329 - Dry Eye: Effective Solutions for Challenging Cases

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Turner Auditorium, Baltimore, MD


Dry eye drastically affects patient quality of life, with negative effects in patient's productivity at work, leisure activities, social life, ability to read and safely drive, and overall visual function, yet it remains vastly under-recognized, misdiagnosed and undertreated. Dry Eye is now proposed as a common pathway to many ocular surface disorders, yet the variability of presenting symptoms, along with confusion in management strategies, poses a significant challenge to eye care professionals who encounter these patients on a regular basis. Additionally, as new diagnostic and treatment options become available, ECP's need to understand the indications for those newer treatments, differential mechanisms of action, and ultimately efficacy of each treatment modality. This activity is a comprehensive educational initiative for ECPs whom manage and diagnose patients with dry eye. This dynamic learning experience will merge patient scenerios with evidence-based clinical concepts and audience interaction to provide memorable, relevant, and retainable educational ecounters.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for ophthalmic technicians, residents, fellows, and physicians in ophthalmology and optometry.

FEES
Physicians/Optometrists......................................................$150
Residents*/Fellows*/Allied Health
Professionals/Technicians....................................................$100
*with verification of status

1. Screen for presence of dry eye including in asymptomatic patients.
2. Identify the two main types of dry eye disease.
3. Recognize other ocular surface diseases that could co-manifest with dry eye.
4. Assess available medical dry eye treatment options according to their differential mechanisms of action and efficacy.
5. Apply evidence based diagnostic and treatment plans to specific patient case scenarios.
6. Recognize various procedural treatment modalities.

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

OTHER CREDITS
Courses awarded CME credits have been approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Courses that have been awarded CME Category I credits in Ophthalmology are automatically recognized as Group B credits (2 hours attended = 1 credit for COAs and COTs; 1 hour attended = 1 credit for COMTs).

The Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry has approved this program for 8 credit hours of therapeutic continuing education.

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

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants PAs may claim a maximum of 7.50 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.

Saturday, September 7, 2019