Management of Flashes and Floaters, Retinal Tears, and Retinal Detachments

Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan talk through management and timing of referral for patients with flashes and floaters, including discussion of posterior vitreous detachments, retinal tears, and retinal detachments.

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CME Information

Release: June 16, 2022; expires June 16, 2025

Financial Disclosures:
Planner/Faculty: Dr. Sridhar receives consulting fees from DORC International.
Faculty: Dr. Kuriyan receives consulting and lectures fees from Optos and Bausch & Lomb. Drs. Khan and Read report no relevant financial disclosures.
Review Panel: Dr. Mazeyar Saboori receives consulting and lecture fees from Aerie Pharmaceuticals. The following reviewers report no financial disclosures: Jeffrey D. Henderer, MD; Danah Albreiki, MBBS; Ashiyani Nariani, MD, MPH; Annie Moreau, MD; and Allison Umfress, MD.

Learning Objective: Upon completion of this episode, the listener should be able to describe an approach for managing and referring patients who presents with flashers and floaters.

Audience: This activity is intended for comprehensive ophthalmologists.

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

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hardware/Software Requirements: This learning activity requires a current web browser and speaker or headset capable of playing streaming audio.