Thursday, December 5, 2019, 7:00 AM - Friday, December 6, 2019, 4:30 PM, Thomas B. Turner Building, 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 case presentations 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.

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

FEES
Physicians (Two days).................................................................................................$375
Residents*/Fellows*/Nurses/NPs/PAs/
Allied Health Professionals (Two days)......................................................................$225
*with verification of status
Optometrists (Two days).............................................................................................$225


LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on November 29, 2019. A handling fee of $50 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 29, 2019. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

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 recently published, 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.

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.

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