FACULTY PRESENTER
Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Vance Thompson Vison
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This Snapshot program is designed to help optometrists and ophthalmologists who care for patients with glaucoma to better understand evidence-based screening recommendations; implement patient-centered communication and education; evaluate the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of action of new and emerging management approaches, including surgical devices and sustained-release therapies; and integrate 3D visualization systems into patient treatment plans.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is specifically designed for optometrists and ophthalmologists who care for patients with glaucoma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Describe evidence-based recommendations for prompt screening
- Determine effective strategies to implement patient-centered communication and education
- Assess the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of action of new and emerging management approaches for glaucoma, including surgical devices and sustained-release therapies
- Integrate 3D visualization systems into treatment plans for patients with glaucoma
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hour.
COPE CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this asynchronous activity for a maximum of 0.75 COPE credit hours.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO | Discloses that he has received consulting fees from Alcon, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Ocular Therapeutic, EyePoint, Sight Sciences, Dompe, Zeiss, Visus, Science Based Health, Tarsus, Sun, Reichert, Glaukos, MediPrint, LKC, Iveric Bio, and Occupier; he has received speakers bureau honoraria from Alcon, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Sight Sciences, Dompe, Zeizz, Tarsus, Sun, Glaukos, and LKC |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Anne Knieriem RN, MSN, has nothing to disclose.
- Susan Burke, MD, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review, LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Caitlin Rothermel, MPH, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Andi Koral, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity.
In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.
Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort 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.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: February 29, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: March 01, 2025
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