Ophthalmology Seminar

Ophthalmology Seminar is organized by American Seminar Institute (ASI).

Course Expires for Credit: 06/20/25

Description:
Series 72 (OPH72):Diagnosing Uveitis; Assess Severity of ROP; Treatment of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion; and more!
Highlights include complications of trabeculectomy; treatment to control progression of myopia; selecting appropriate keratoplasty procedures; and more

Course Topics:
Uveitis/Glaucoma and Dry Eye/Periocular Rejuvenation/Cornea Roundtable
Diagnose infectious and noninfectious uveitis based on laboratory testing and clinical findings; Mitigate iatrogenic causes of ocular surface disease in patients with glaucoma; Select nonsurgical treatments that provide periorbital rejuvenation with optimal outcomes and safety profile; Use surgical techniques to minimize the appearance of periorbital aging and preserve eyelid function and Identify interface fluid syndrome in patients with prior LASIK surgery.

Update on Glaucoma
Diagnose complications of trabeculectomy; Assess the need for early surgical intervention vs conservative therapy following trabeculectomy; Analyze clinical features and risk factors that aid in the diagnosis of glaucoma in patients with myopia; Predict risk for open-angle glaucoma based on severity of myopia and Choose an appropriate intraocular lens (IOL) based on glaucoma severity and other patient characteristics.

Highlights From the 15th Annual Retina Symposium
Implement novel therapies for neovascular AMD to improve outcomes and reduce treatment burden; Use autonomous artificial intelligence systems to increase screening rates for DR and AMD; Evaluate data on investigational therapies that may slow the progression of geographic atrophy; Assess severity of ROP based on the updated International Classification of ROP and Improve prognosis of ocular melanoma through novel therapies. 

Current Topics in Ophthalmology
Prescribe spectacle correction for children based on risk factors for amblyopia; Determine appropriate treatment to control progression of myopia and strabismus; Implement changes to increase diversity and inclusion in ophthalmic practice, including patient care and academia; Workup various retinal conditions based upon current data and screening guidelines; Differentiate among types of pediatric RD.

Ophthalmic Potpourri
Optimize time-sensitive treatment of central retinal artery occlusion to maximize visual outcomes; Select appropriate steroid therapy and intraocular lenses for uveitic patients undergoing cataract surgery; Elaborate on the impact of corneal hysteresis on intraocular pressure and its role in the management of glaucoma; Compare advantages and disadvantages of current and emerging glaucoma therapies; Reduce risk for recurrent retinal detachment and risk in patients with proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Practitioner Fatigue
Link the human circadian cycle with physiological changes; Predict effects of sleep deprivation on hormone secretion; Differentiate among the different stages and phases of sleep; Develop strategies to improve sleep quality; Use caffeine strategically to enhance alertness without disrupting sleep quality.

Case Studies/glaucoma
Differentiate drug-induced angle closure from spontaneous angle closure; Identify symptoms in patients with visual snow; Optimize use of blood-pressure medications in patients with low nocturnal perfusion pressure; List types of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and their efficacies; Advise patients on sleep and other lifestyle choices in management of glaucoma.

Glaucoma and Myopia/endothelial Dystrophies
Compare results from various diagnostic modalities to differentiate glaucomatous from myopic findings; Implement management strategies for highly myopic patients at risk for glaucoma; Describe inheritance patterns of corneal endothelial dystrophies; Differentiate endothelial dystrophies from other etiologies through spectral microscopy, pathologic slides, and clinical examination; Select appropriate keratoplasty procedures based on current standards of care, severity of disease, and risk factors.

New and Emerging Therapies for Migraine
Distinguish among types of calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies; Determine which pharmacologic agents are most appropriate for managing acute migraine, other types of migraine, and episodic cluster headaches; Identify small-molecule agents that target and inhibit calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptors for treatment of acute migraine attacks; Recommend agents that manage migraine headache attacks through interactions with other serotonergic receptors, such as those that target the 5-HT7 receptors; Characterize emerging therapies for the prevention and management of migraine headaches.

Malpractice Case Reviews/hereditary Optic Neuropathies
Communicate pertinent medical findings to patients and patients? other physicians in cases of polypharmacy; Reduce risk for medical errors by maintaining accurate and thorough medical records; List findings associated with autosomal dominant optic atrophy; Differentiate Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) from optic neuritis; Describe the pathogenesis of mitochondrial mutations associated with LHON.