Cataracts: Advances in Imaging, Intraocular Lenses, and Surgical Procedures

EVENT Summary

Dates

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:00 AM ET, 9:00 AM CT, 8:00 AM MT, and 7:00 AM PT

Location

Virtual

Target Audience

Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and advanced practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) who manage patients with cataracts.

Format

Zoom Webinar

Credits

1.25 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM
1.25 / COPE CE Credits

Cost

Free

Program Description

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The activity will focus on:

Types of Cataracts

• Age-related cataracts
• Congenital cataracts
• Secondary cataracts
• Traumatic cataracts

Imaging for cataracts

• Preoperative imaging preparation of the ocular surface
• Intraoperative imaging in cataract surgery
• Intraoperative imaging in white cataracts
• Intraoperative imaging in posterior polar cataracts
• Intraoperative imaging of corneal wound architecture

Surgical Options for cataracts

• Ultrasound-based phacoemulsification
• Monofocal IOLs
• Bifocal IOLs
• Trifocal IOLs

Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOLs

• Light-Adjustable IOLs
• Toric Monovision IOLs
• Toric Multifocal IOLs

Agenda

• Overview of the types of cataracts, preoperative, and intraoperative imaging of cataracts – William Waldrop, MD
• Discuss the innovations in cataract surgery to provide better visual outcomes and safety – Michele D. Lee, MD

Intended Audience

Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and advanced practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) who manage patients with cataracts.

Commercial Supporter

Supported by an educational grant from Alcon Vision and Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision.

Learning Objectives

• Summarize the types of cataracts, preoperative, and intraoperative imaging of cataracts
• Outline the innovations in cataract surgery to provide better visual outcomes and safety

Accredited Providers

Amedco and MedNet have collaborated to design and execute this activity.

      

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and MedNet. Amedco LLC 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. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

Physicians Credit Designation

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Optometrists Credit

Amedco is accredited by COPE to provide continuing education to optometrists.

Amedco designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 COPE credits.

Additional Credit Information

Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of 1.25 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. 1.25 hours.

Disclosures of Relationships with Ineligible Companies Policy

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all faculty, planning committee members, and other individuals, who are in a position to control content, are required to disclose all relationships with ineligible companies* (commercial interests) within the last 24 months. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and levels of evidence. The ACCME requires us to disqualify from involvement in the planning and implementation of accredited continuing education any individuals (1) who refuse to provide this information or (2) whose conflicts of interests cannot be mitigated.

Planners’ and Managers’ Disclosures

All relevant relationships have been reviewed and mitigated.

Off-Label Disclosure Statement

Faculty members are required to inform the audience when they are discussing off-label, unapproved uses of devices and drugs. Physicians should consult full prescribing information before using any product mentioned during this educational activity.