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How to Diagnose and Manage a Patient with a Possible Inherited Retinal Disease

Dec 31, 2018

This course discusses the inherited retinal diseases undergoing gene therapy clinical trials so that participants will understand how to refer patients for genetic testing and possible screening and participation in the trials.

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1 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Cystoid Macular Edema and Related Diseases

May 08, 2018 By George J. Ko, MD; Stacy J. Bang, MD, MPH; and William B. Phillips, MD; Andreas K. Lauer, MD

Cystoid macular edema (CME) is most commonly seen after cataract surgery. It may occur with vascular disease, retinal dystrophy, uveitis, and usage of certain medications. CME arises from the accumulation of fluid within the retina when there is disruption of the normal blood-retinal barrier and abnormal permeability of the perifoveal retinal capillaries.

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2 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Retinal Artery Occlusions

May 08, 2018 By George J. Ko, MD; William B. Phillips, MD; Ghazala O'Keefe, MD

Retinal artery occlusions may involve the ophthalmic, central, or branch retinal arteries. The common presenting symptom is a sudden, painless loss of vision that can range from a partial defect to no light perception. In this online course, the most common etiologies and management strategies are discussed.

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2 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Retinal Vascular Diseases: Retinal Vein Occlusions

May 08, 2018 By Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD; Andreas K. Lauer, MD; Ghazala O'Keefe, MD

Retinal vein occlusions refer to conditions in which there is an obstruction of blood flow out of the retina. This outflow obstruction can either affect the central retinal vein, causing central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), or one of the branch retinal veins, resulting in branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Visually significant complications can result including macular edema, retinal ischemia, and intraocular neovascularization. The prompt recognition and proper management of these conditions is important in limiting vision loss especially as newer treatment options become available.

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2 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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RVD: Retinal Manifestations of Systemic Disease

May 08, 2018 By George J. Ko, MD; Stacy J. Bang, MD, MPH; and William B. Phillips, MD

Systemic arterial hypertension, hemoglobin abnormalities, and arterial macroaneurysms can manifest as various retinal vascular disorders. In some cases, the ophthalmologist may be the physician who makes the initial diagnosis of a systemic disease, making it imperative that the ophthalmologist understand how to detect the related ocular signs. This course discusses the classification, epidemiology and management strategies for the retinal manifestations of notable systemic diseases.

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2 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Jan 29, 2018 By Eric A. Postel, MD; William B. Phillips, MD; Reshma C. Katira, MD

Eventually, nearly all patients with diabetes will develop some form of retinopathy. Coordinated management with the patient's primary care physician can decrease the risk of visual loss by 90%.

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1 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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May 08, 2017 By Paul Sternberg Jr., MD; Serge de Bustros, MD; Hans E. Grossniklaus, MD; Kourous Rezaei, MD; David A. Saperstein, MD; Adrienne W. Scott, MD

This course focuses on the anatomy and pathology of the macula and the histopathology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It documents the diagnostic techniques and treatment options available for wet and dry AMD, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, and retinal angiomatous proliferation. A broader and more general overview of the condition may be obtained via the Academy's introductory AMD course.

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1 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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May 08, 2017 By Paul Sternberg Jr., MD; Serge de Bustros, MD; Jennifer I. Lim, MD; Kourous Rezaei, MD; David A. Saperstein, MD

This course provides an introductory overview of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through a discussion of the epidemiology, classification and progression, and treatment of AMD. For a more in-depth examination of this condition, users may view the Academy's advanced course on AMD.

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1 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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