Courses

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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Phakic IOLs

Phakic intraocular lenses are designed to be inserted into the eye while leaving the natural lens of the eye in place. These lenses are generally used for refractive purposes, mainly for the correction of high degrees of myopia, but may also be used for correction of hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia. This course covers the concept behind phakic IOLs, patient selection and preoperative diagnostic testing, calculating phakic IOL powers, and common complications.
Date: May 2009
CME: 2 credits
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Microincision Vitrectomy: 23- and 25-Gauge Surgery

This course discusses the concepts behind microincision vitrectomy: trocar cannula systems, a sutureless approach, transconjunctival surgery, and conjunctival displacement. Learn the importance of fluidics, how wound leaks are related to conjunctival displacement and angulated wound construction, and which cases are appropriate for 20-, 23-, and 25-gauge surgery.
Date: March 2009
CME: 2 credits
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LASIK and PRK: Managing Complications

The popularity of refractive surgery has increased due in large part to reduced complications and improved quality of vision after surgery. However, complications still arise, and it is vital that the practicing ophthalmologist be able to quickly identify them. This course covers the most common and serious complications associated with refractive surgery, strategies to avoid such complications, and techniques to manage them if they do occur.
Date: March 2009
CME: 1 credit
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Peripheral Retinal Lesions in Profile

Embark on a comprehensive review of important and common lesions, featuring many color photographs and expansive natural history findings. Adapted from its final presentation at the 2007 Annual Meeting, this course represents the distillation of 40 years of clinical natural history research on the retinal periphery. It is the only known long-term compilation of such data.
Date: January 2009
CME: 2 credits
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Cosmetic Facial Surgery

In oculoplastics, the majority of functional problems have a cosmetic component. A patient undergoing reconstructive, or functional, surgery desires results that not only reverse the pathological process but also improve appearance. This course explains the difference between cosmetic and functional surgery, the goals of cosmetic surgery, relevant anatomy, and the most commonly performed procedures and associated complications.
Date: January 2009
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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