The Rise of Ocular Syphilis

Syphilis is on the rise nationally, and with it the prevalence of ocular syphilis is increasing. Drs. Steve Yeh and Chris Conrady join host Ben Young to discuss what clinicians need to know about the ophthalmic manifestations of syphilis and how to manage the disease when it strikes the eye.

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CME Information

Release: March 23, 2023; expires March 23, 2026

Disclosures: 
Planner/Faculty: Dr. Young reports no relevant financial disclosures.
Faculty: Drs. Conrady and Yeh 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 the ophthalmic manifestations of syphilis and evolving standards of care for systemic and ocular management.

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 enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. 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.