MASTERCLASS #6: Diagnosing and Treating Blepharoptosis

MASTERCLASS 6 Diagnosing and Treating Blepharoptosis
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  • Overview

    In this MasterClass, Drs. Douglas K. Devries and Marc Bloomenstein discuss how to diagnose and treat blepharoptosis.

    Supported by unrestricted educational grants from Alcon Vision, Avellino Labs, Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson Vision, RVL Pharmaceuticals, Santen, Sight Sciences, Tarsus, TearLab, and Thea.

     

         

  • Learning Objectives

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

    • Utilize video tutorials to better understand how to implement and perform specific steps in utilizing: New and emerging diagnostic tests in differentiating and classifying ocular surface categories and disease severity
    • Increase confidence in navigating decisions in various OSD cases from simple to complex
    • Understand the OSD patient journey: Utilizing videos to demonstrate how to better communicate with and educate OSD patients, set expectations, and manage these patients postoperatively
    • Review the definition, prevalence, and impact of various ocular surface diseases within the overall population and in the following groups: Ocular Surface Disease Patients, Cataract and refractive surgery patients, Contact lens dropout patients
    • Accreditation

      Sponsored by: 

      This activity, COPE Activity Number 123299, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. 
      This course is approved for .25 hours CE. 

      Evolve Medical Education, LLC is a COPE accredited administrator.

      Course ID: 76605-TD
      Activity ID: 123299

       

    • Participation Method

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

    • Faculty and Disclosures

      Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

      Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

      Schwartz Laser Eye Center
      Director of Optometric Services
      Scottsdale, AZ


      Douglas K. Devries, OD

      Douglas K. Devries, OD

      Co-Founder
      Eye Care Associates of Nevada
      Sparks, NV


      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.

      Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, BioTissue, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Ocusoft, Reichert, and Sun. Speaker’s Bureau: Alcon, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Eyevance, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Sun.

      Douglas K. Devries, OD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interest in the form of Advisory Board: Akorn, Alcon, Allergan, Avelino, Azura, Bausch + Lomb, BlephEx, Bio Tissue, Bruder, Eyevance, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, OcuSoft, Quidel, Sight Sciences, Science Based Health, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Tarsus, Tearlab, Thea, and Visus. Speaker’s Bureau: Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Bio Tissue, BlephEx, Bruder, Eyevance, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, Johnson & Johnson Vision, OcuSoft, Sight Sciences, Science Based Health, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Tearlab. Stock/Shareholder: RPS.

      Evolve, reviewers, and The Fundingsland Group planners 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, The Fundingsland Group, Alcon Vision, Avellino Labs, Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson Vision, RVL Pharmaceuticals, Santen, Sight Sciences, Tarsus, TearLab, or Thea.

    • 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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