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

CME | 1.25 Credits

Program Description

This webcast provides an update on cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed of all ophthalmic surgeries worldwide, and several exciting innovations continue to provide better visual outcomes and enhance patient safety. Interesting innovations in recent times include a variety of technologies involving intraocular lenses (IOLs), cataract surgery devices, cataract treatment platforms, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in IOL power calculations.

Intended Audience

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

Commercial Supporters

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Alcon Vision, LLC 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

This activity is provided by Amedco and MedNet.

   

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Amedco and MedNet have planned and implemented this activity. Amedco is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. MedNet serves as the content and logistic provider for this activity.

Physicians Credit Designation

Amedco designates this enduring material 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.

Additional Credit Information

Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME. Maximum of 1.25 hours.

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 allows reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of 1.25 hours.

Through an agreement between the American Medical Association (AMA) and the European Union of Medical Specialists, physicians and healthcare providers may convert CME/CE PRA Category 1 Credits^TM to an equivalent number of European CME Credits^® (ECMECs^®). The UEMS-EACCME^® has recognition agreements with the AMA for live events and e-learning materials.

Faculty

William Waldrop, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Dr. Waldrop reported no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Michele Lee, MD
Cornea, Cataract, Refractive Surgeon
Tozer Lee Eye Center
Scottsdale, AZ

Dr. Lee discloses the following:
Consultant: RxSight

Instructions

In order to receive CME/CE credits, participants must complete the pre-assessment questions, post-assessment, and program evaluation. Participants must also score at least 75% on the post-assessment. Certificates will be distributed online at the conclusion of the activity. Your online certificate will be saved on myCME within your Dashboard or Transcript, which you can access at any time.

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