This activity is jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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 provider-ship of Medical Education Resources and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Medical Education Resources is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Target Audience
Pediatric ophthalmologists, strabismus specialists, comprehensive ophthalmologists, and orthoptists who are involved in maintaining high-quality health care for children and adults with strabismus.
Program Directors:
David G. Morrison, MD
Deborah K. VanderVeen, MD
Physician Credit:
Medical Education Resources designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Compare new surgical techniques for complicated strabismus to improve outcomes and decrease reoperation rates.
- Identify cortical visual impairment and describe new interventions for improvement.
- Describe new treatment strategies for retinoblastoma.
- Identify whether or not neuro-imaging is required in non-accidental trauma.
- Identify pediatric ophthalmic disease of neurologic origin and describe the process for appropriate referrals to pediatric neurology.
- Describe how artificial intelligence and climate change impact pediatric ophthalmology.
- Identify new treatment techniques for pediatric glaucoma and pediatric cataract.
- Utilize strategies that improve pediatric ophthalmology practice financial performance as well as physician and employee interactions and morale.
- Cite most recent data from evidence-based research in strabismus.
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