Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Diabetic Retinopathy

Optimizing Patient Outcomes in Diabetic Retinopathy is organized by RealCME.

Release Date: Jan 21, 2020
Expiry Date: Jan  21, 2021

Accreditation:
MedicusCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify and compare current treatment pathways for diabetic retinopathy patients and diabetic macular edema and their impact on patient outcomes.
• Develop consensus on factors responsible for differences in referral pathways for diabetic retinopathy patients and conceptualize patient referral guidelines.
• Synthesize key outstanding questions regarding timing of patient referral from optometrist to ophthalmologist in diabetic retinopathy.
• Present recommendations for actions to improve diabetic retinopathy patient referrals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.