Managing Glaucoma in 2022: Customizing Treatments to Improve Outcomes

Managing Glaucoma in 2022 Customizing Treatments to Improve Outcomes
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  • Overview

    This virtual symposium focuses on individualizing treatment for patients with ocular hypertension and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). In addition to case studies, Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, and Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discuss monotherapy and combination regimens and compare which option is most likely to achieve each patient’s goal IOP.

    This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bausch + Lomb.

  • Learning Objectives

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

    • Describe the mechanisms of action of novel therapeutics and classes of drugs for ocular hypertension (OHT) and POAG
    • Interpret the challenges and limitations associated with currently available pharmacologic treatment options for OHT and POAG
    • Evaluate monotherapy and combination regimens and compare which option is most likely to achieve each individual patient’s goal IOP
    • Compare and assess the efficacy of novel therapeutics with traditional prostaglandins
    • Accreditation

      This educational activity is provided by Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve).

      Evolve is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
      Evolve designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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      Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) is a COPE-accredited administrator. 

      This activity, COPE Activity Number 123810, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. 
      This course is approved for 1 hour of CE. 

      Course #78137-GL
      Activity #123810

       

    • Participation Method

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

    • Faculty and Disclosures

      Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD

      Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD

      Glaucoma Specialist
      New York Eye Surgery Center
      New York, NY 


      Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO

      Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO

      Premier Vision Group
      Bowling Green, OH


      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.

      Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Alimera Sciences, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Beaver-Visitec International, Carl Zeiss Meditec, CATS, Ellex, ELT Sight, Equinox, Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos, Iridex, Ivantis/Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, New World Medical, Novartis, Ocular Science, Ocular Therapeutix, Omeros, Quantel Medical, Reichert, Santen, Shire Sight Sciences, Spyglass Thea, and ViaLase. Speaker’s Bureau: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Alimera Sciences, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Beaver-Visitec International, Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos, Iridex, Ivantis\Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, New World Medical, Novartis, Reichert, and Sight Sciences. Stock/Shareholder: CATS, ELT Sight, Equinox, Ivantis, Sight Sciences, and Spyglass.

      Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant/Grant Support/Research Support/Speaker’s List: ABB Optical, Alcon, Allergan, Art Optical, Bausch + Lomb, Contamac, CooperVision, CSEye, Horizon Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala, Lenstech, Novartis, Optovue, Oyster Point, RVL, Santen, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Tangible Science, Tarsus, Walman Optical, and Zea Vision.

      The Evolve staff and planners have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
      Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, have 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 or Bausch + Lomb.

       

    • System Requirements

      • Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
        • 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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