Master Class: Post-RK Cataract Patient

Master Class PostRK Cataract Patient
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  • Overview

    In this Master Class, Dr. Zaina Al-Mohtaseb discusses how to approach performing cataract surgery in patients with RK including difficulty with IOL calculations and getting accurate measurements, picking the right lens, intraoperatively considerations, and the patient discussion.

    This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AcuFocus.

  • Learning Objectives

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

    • Define the etiology and prevalence of 3 most common / impactful complex cornea patient categories that will be featured in this program
    • Describe specific steps and protocols for identifying complex cornea patients including subjective and objective diagnostics and how to interpret this information
    • Design an IOL power calculation strategy for complex cornea cases
    • Design treatment plans for the various grades of complex corneas in real-world cases and review conventional and ideal treatment options for these patients
    • Accreditation

      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 .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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

      Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD

      Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD

      Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
      Associate Residency Program Director, Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery
      Baylor College of Medicine
      Houston, Texas


      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 conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity.

      The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with commercial interests:

      Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Alcon Vision, Bausch + Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Corneagen, and Ocular Therapeutix.

      The Evolve  and The Fundingsland staff and planners have no financial relationships with commercial interests.

    • 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, The Fundingsland Group, or AcuFocus.

    • System Requirements

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        • Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
        • Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
        • Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
        • Microsoft Edge for Windows
      • Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+

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