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Master Class: Managing Irregular Astigmatism

Master Class Managing Irregular Astigmatism
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  • Overview

    In this Master Class, Dr. Karolinne M. Rocha describes methodologies that can be used when evaluating and diagnosing irregular astigmatism. She discusses options available to manage irregular astigmatism during cataract surgery, namely limbal-relaxing incisions and toric IOLs. Dr. Rocha emphasizes the importance of careful evaluation of the cornea and consideration of dry eye coconspirators.

    This activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Carl Zeiss Meditec and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

    • Identify and manage irregular astigmatism to create precise IOL treatment plans that maximize outcomes for this unique set of patients

    • Accreditation

      Jointly Provided by Evolve Medical Education and The Fundingsland Group.

                

      Accreditation Statement
      This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) and The Fundingsland Group. Evolve is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      Credit Designation Statement
      Evolve Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • Participation Method

      In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.

    • Faculty and Disclosures

      Karolinne M. Rocha, MD, PhD

      Karolinne M. Rocha, MD, PhD

      Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

      Director, Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery

      Cataract & Refractive Surgery
      Fellowship Director

      Medical University of South Carolina

      Storm Eye Institute

      Charleston, SC


      DISCLOSURE POLICY
      It is the policy of Evolve that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent financial relationships relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all financial relationships prior to this educational activity.

      The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with ineligible companies.

      Karolinne M. Rocha, MD, PhD, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: AcuFocus, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Dompé, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and LaserAce.

      The Evolve and The Fundingsland Group staff and planners have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
      Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

    • Disclaimer

      OFF-LABEL STATEMENT
      This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

      DISCLAIMER
      The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Evolve, Carl Zeiss Meditec, or Johnson & Johnson Vision.
      This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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