A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Dry Eye Disease

Program Details

Satellite Breakfast Symposium at American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2017

Monday, November 13, 2017
7:30am – 8:30am
Room: Blaine Kern D

New Orleans Downtown Marriott (at the Convention Center)
859 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM, Registration and Complimentary Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, Interactive Symposium and Q&A Session

Faculty

Preeya K. Gupta, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Duke University Eye Center
Durham, North Carolina

Christopher E. Starr, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Cornea Fellowship Program
Director, Refractive Surgery Service
Director, Ophthalmic Education
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York

Intended Learners

Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and related health care providers involved in the care of DED patients, including PCPs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to

Identify the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with DED
Apply traditional and newly developed tools to accurately diagnose DED
Discuss the full treatment armamentarium for DED, including recent developments in prescription therapies
Design a multifaceted treatment plan to advise patients on the management of DED

Activity Overview

This symposium will occur at the New Orleans Downtown Marriott on Monday, November 13, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. A faculty question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

There is no fee associated with this activity.

For questions regarding this educational activity, please call 609-371-1137.

Pre-registration is for planning purposes only. Seating is first come first serve.

Instructions for Receiving Documentation of Credit

Participants are requested to complete the evaluation immediately following the educational session and return the completed survey to a NACCME representative.

All individuals who participated in the activity must complete and submit the evaluation form on-site or complete the online evaluation within 2 weeks of the event. Participants who submit a hard-copy evaluation will receive documentation of credit via email within 4 weeks. Individuals who participate in the activity and submit the evaluation form online at NACCME.com will immediately receive documentation of credit. Participants will be asked to log in or create an account at www.naccme.com.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME
NACCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CNE
This continuing nursing education activity awards 1 contact hour.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1 contact hour.

Nurse practitioners may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completing as AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreements.

Planning Committee

The planning committee comprises Preeya Gupta, MD, Christopher Starr, MD, Robert Gentile, MD, Amy Ghiretti, Todd Kunkler, MaryEllen Fama, Mary Johnson, Mike Kearney, Randy Robbin, and John Savage, NACCME.

Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.

The faculty has reported the following:

Dr. Gupta: Consultant – Tear Science, Shire, Allergan, Biotissue, Novabay Pharmaceuticals, JNJ Vision, Alcon, Tear Lab, Aurea, Ocular Science, Zeiss

Dr. Starr: Consultant – Allergan, Alcon / Novartis, Bausch & Lomb / Valeant, Shire, Bruder, Blephex, TearLab, RPS, Sun, Kala

Ms. Seaman: Advisory Board – MoInlycke Health Care

Dr. Gentile and Ms. Fama, Ms.Ghiretti, Mr. Kunkler, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Kearney, Mr. Robbin, and Mr. Savage, NACCME have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.

The faculties have disclosed no off label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be discussed in the presentations.

Hardware/Software Requirements

The evaluation is accessible after the activity via a PC (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) or Mac (Mac OS 10.x or later) computer with current versions of the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications. Please direct technical questions to webmaster@naccme.com.

ADA Statement

North American Center for Continuing Medical Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please call 609-371-1137.

Grant Support

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Allergan, Inc.

Privacy Policy

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