Subspecialty Day


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Glaucoma 2008: The Pendulum Swings

In conjunction with the American Glaucoma Society (AGS)

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Date and Time
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location
Georgia World Congress Center,
Sydney J. Marcus Auditorium

Registration Fees
Subspecialty Day Registration Fees

Program Directors
Henry D. Jampel, MD, MHS, and Donald L Budenz, MD, MPH

Program Planning Group
Donald L Budenz, MD, MPH; Claude F. Burgoyne, MD; Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD; Christopher A. Girkin, MD; David S. Greenfield, MD; Henry D. Jampel, MD, MHS; Richard A. Lewis, MD; and Robert N. Weinreb, MD

Target Audience
The intended audience for this program includes general ophthalmologists, glaucoma specialists and other ophthalmic subspecialists and allied health personnel who are involved in the management of glaucoma patients.

Education Level
Intermediate, Advanced

Goal
To provide attendees with a comprehensive update on the diagnosis of glaucoma and its pathophysiology and treatment.

Program Objectives
This meeting will enable attendees to:

  • Interpret innovations in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma within their historical context;
  • Understand new ideas regarding the pathophysiology of glaucomatous vision loss;
  • Evaluate the current status of optic disk and retinal nerve fiber layer imaging and its role in diagnosing and managing glaucoma;
  • Demonstrate familiarity with current issues in medical, laser and surgical therapy of glaucoma;
  • Recognize and manage glaucoma surgical complications.

View the 2008 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Schedule (PDF 64K) or search the 2008 Subspecialty Day Online Program.

CME Accreditation
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Academy designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses and guests are not eligible for CME credits.

Access to the Joint Meeting Exhibit Hall
Your Subspecialty Day badge allows you to visit the Joint Meeting Exhibit Hall on Saturday, Nov. 8.

 
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