Drs. Bloomenstein and McGee describe how to evaluate the lids and diagnose Demodex blepharitis and blepharoptosis. You will learn the risk factors for these diseases and how to manage them with current treatment options as well as how to effectively communicate with patients.
This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson Vision, RVL, Sight Sciences, Tarsus, Théa Pharma, and Trukera Medical.
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
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Evolve Medical Education, LLC is a COPE-accredited administrator.
This activity, COPE Activity Number 125674, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 0.25 hours of CE.
Course #: 83652-TD
Activity #: 125674
COPE advises optometrists to contact the State or Provincial Board where they are licensed for verification of what is acceptable for license renewal.
In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.
Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO
Schwartz Laser Eye Center
Director of Optometric Services
Scottsdale, AZ
Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO
Founder
BeSpoke Vision
Edmond, OK
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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.
Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO,has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Allergan/AbbVie, Avagen, Bausch + Lomb, BioTissue, Bruder, Dompé, Johnson & Johnson Vision, OcuSoft, Reichert, Sight Sciences, Staar Surgical, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Tarsus, Théa Pharma, and Visus. Speaker’s Bureau: Alcon, Allergan/AbbVie, Bausch + Lomb, Dompé, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Sight Sciences, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.
Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Aldeyra, Allergan, Avellino, Bruder, Cynosure, Dompé, Eyevance, Horizon, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, Novartis, Optovue, Oyster Point, RVL, Science Based Health, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Tarsus, Thea, Versant, and Vertical. Speaker’s Bureau: Allergan, Cynosure, Dompé, Horizon, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, Oyster Point, RVL, and Optovue.
The Evolve staff, planners and peer reviewer have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
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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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