University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine Glaucoma Update 2017

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) Glaucoma Update is organized by University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and would be held during Sep 15 - 16, 2017 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country, Rohnert Park, California, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event for ophthalmologists. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

The Glaucoma Update is intended to assist practicing general ophthalmologists improve their ability to treat glaucoma by providing clinical and evidence-based updates in an intimate setting conducive to learning.

Conference Objectives:

• Incorporate new techniques and treatment strategies in the management and treatment of glaucoma.
• Incorporate best available evidence and recent clinical research to improve patient assessment and treatment approaches.
• Improve clinical confidence through application of recent advances in ophthalmology; Assess the pros and cons of implementing new “minimally invasive” glaucoma surgical techniques into both glaucoma and general practice.
• Improve ability to consult with colleagues and patients regarding future and controversial developments in glaucoma care including new drugs and devices as well as the use of gene therapy and stem cell transplants.
• Enhance the accuracy of clinical examination of patients by implementing methods for successfully obtaining accurate intraocular pressures in glaucoma patients.