Dry Eye Disease: Current and Emerging Novel Tear Stimulating Therapies for Improved Outcomes
2025-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-16 17:00 (America/New_York)
CME | 1.25 Credits

Webcast
Time to Complete: 75 minutes
Released: April 16, 2025
Expires: April 16, 2026
Maximum Credits:
1.25 / AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
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Program Description
This enduring webcast program explores the latest advancements in tear-stimulating therapies. Dive into current treatments and discover novel approaches poised to revolutionize patient outcomes. This activity promises to provide invaluable insights and practical strategies for healthcare professionals dedicated to improving eye health.
Intended Audience
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and advanced practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) who manage patients with dry eye disease
Commercial Supporter
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Oyster Point.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

Summarize the pathophysiology and factors contributing to DED, such as preservatives in topicals, refractive or cataract surgery, menopause, and autoimmune diseases
Assess real-world evidence surrounding available and new tear-stimulating therapies to improve patient outcomes of individuals with DED

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. Amedco designates this activity for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Physicians Credit Designation
Amedco designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Additional Credit Information
Note to Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME. Maximum of 1.25 hours.
Note to 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 CreditsTM 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
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Neal Guymon, OD
Optometrist
Summit EyeCare
Idaho Falls, ID
Dr. Guymon discloses the following:
Content Creator: TearRestore Inc. and Danelli Ocular Creations; Affiliate for Danelli Ocular Creations

Eric D. Donnefeld, MD
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
New York University Langone Medical Center
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
New York, NY
Dr. Donnefeld discloses the following:
Speaker: Allegro, Abbvie, Alcon, AVTRMed, Aurion, Bausch & Lomb, CorneaGen, Covalent, CRST, Crystilex, BVI, Blephex, ELT Sight, EyePoint Pharma, Foresight, Glaukos, Horizon Surgical Systems, Inversa, Johnson & Johnson, Kala, Katena, Lacripen, LayerBio, LensGen, Mati Pharmaceuticals, Melt Pharmaceuticals, MDBackline, MOA, Nordic Pharma, Novabay, Ocular Innovations, Oculis, Omega Ophthalmics, Ocuhub, PRN, Rayner, ReTear, Singular, Strathspey Crown, Surface, Tarsus, Tearscience, Tenpoint Pharma, Versant Ventures, Visionary Venture, and Zeiss
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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