Compliance Information and Policies

CME Information

Target Audience

This certified CME activity is designed for anterior segment specialists and general ophthalmologists involved in the management of ocular disorders and diseases.

Educational Method

Presentations will consist of lectures and panel discussions, featuring question-and-answer sessions and actual case presentations.

Program Overview

The goal of the CME activity is to enhance clinical knowledge and patient management strategies for ocular conditions requiring the use of diagnostic technologies, perioperative therapeutics, advanced surgical technologies, and complications management. Presentation of recent and emerging clinical research evidence by expert program faculty will include case discussions along with audience participation in order to enhance the educational format. Case presentations that utilize recorded surgical videos will provide program participants with real examples of expert clinical and surgical decision-making skills.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
  • Summarize key advances in cutting-edge research and emerging technologies in ophthalmology.
  • Apply effective practice management strategies to address critical business and operational challenges in the ophthalmologist’s practice.
  • Develop evidence-based strategies for managing patients with presbyopia and astigmatism.
  • Evaluate current best practices in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
  • Incorporate the latest techniques in refractive surgery into clinical practice.
  • Assess recent clinical outcomes and key components of contemporary cataract surgery and associated technologies.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Evolve Medical Education, the American College of Eye Surgeons (ACES), the American Board of Eye Surgery (ABES) and the Society for Excellence in Eyecare (SEE). Evolve Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Evolve Medical Education, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of accredited providers that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent financial relationships relating to the topics of this educational activity. Full policies are in place that will identify and mitigate all financial relationships prior to this educational activity.

Off-Label Statement

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.