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Be prepared for the challenges of today's practice by taking advantage of these courses in a variety of clinical and practice management areas.

All courses bear AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ as indicated.
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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Retinal Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Systemic arterial hypertension, hemoglobin abnormalities, and arterial macroaneurysms can manifest as various retinal vascular disorders. In some cases, the ophthalmologist may be the physician who makes the initial diagnosis of a systemic disease, making it imperative that the ophthalmologist understand how to detect the related ocular signs. This course discusses the classification, epidemiology and management strategies for the retinal manifestations of notable systemic diseases.
Date: April 2007
CME: 1 credit
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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Cystoid Macular Edema and Related Diseases

Cystoid macular edema (CME) is most commonly seen after cataract surgery. It may occur with vascular disease, retinal dystrophy, uveitis, and usage of certain medications. CME arises from the accumulation of fluid within the retina when there is disruption of the normal blood-retinal barrier and abnormal permeability of the perifoveal retinal capillaries.
Date: April 2007
CME: 2 credits
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Botulinum Toxin in Cosmetic Practice

This course explores the ramifications of using botulinum toxin to achieve cosmetic results in patients concerned with their general appearance from the neck up. It provides pointers on how to administer the injections correctly and discusses the potential for complications associated with each cosmetic procedure.
Date: February 2007
CME: 1 credit
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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Retinal Vein Occlusions

Retinal vein occlusions refer to conditions in which there is an obstruction of blood flow out of the retina. This outflow obstruction can either affect the central retinal vein, causing central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), or one of the branch retinal veins, resulting in branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Visually significant complications can result including macular edema, retinal ischemia, and intraocular neovascularization. Prompt and proper management is important in limiting vision loss, especially as newer treatment options become available.
Date: January 2007
CME: 1 credit
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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Retinal Artery Occlusions

In this course you will discover how retinal artery occlusions may involve the ophthalmic, central, or branch retinal arteries. The common presenting symptom is a sudden, painless loss of vision that can range from a partial defect in the case of a branch arteriole, to no light perception (NLP) with an ophthalmic artery occlusion. The most common etiologies and management strategies are also discussed.
Date: January 2007
CME: 2 credits
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Ethics Courses

The Ethical Ophthalmologist Series offers three CME-credit bearing courses addressing ethical issues in every day decision-making in ophthalmology. Courses are designed using case studies, questions, discussion, and an analysis of pertinent ethical principles - all of which provide an opportunity to recognize and analyze ethical dilemmas. These learning activities heighten awareness of ethical principles in contemporary ophthalmic practice.

Each course offers one Category 1 CME credit in ethics.

The Ethical Ophthalmologist: Commercial Relationships, Compensation & Advertising

For economic, social, political and other reasons, modes of ophthalmic practice have changed drastically in the last few years, affecting both physicians and their patients. Commercial relationships of all varieties now abound. Many factors affect levels of compensation. Advertising is seen as a primary practice-building tool. What are the threshold principles for the ethically responsible ophthalmologist?
Reviewed for currency: 2007


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The Ethical Ophthalmologist: Research, New Technology & Collegiality

It is important to recognize the ethical issues unique to research and the definition of innovative therapies and standards of practice. At the same time, promoting constructive, collegial interactions between physicians helps the profession define and maintain performance standards as well as its "professional" status. How does the ethical ophthalmologist do all this and keep the best interests of patients foremost?
Reviewed for currency: 2007


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The Ethical Ophthalmologist: Informed Consent, Doctor-Patient Relationship & Delegated Services

The process of obtaining informed consent, engendering trust for a meaningful physician-patient relationship, and delegating duties appropriately are the traditional ethical underpinnings of good ophthalmic medical care. These ethical concerns are central to the best interest of the patient and quality of service suffers if these issues are not addressed.
Reviewed for currency: 2007


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