Yasha S. Modi, MD, MHS, and Paula Pecen, MD, review two cases and discuss what OCT biomarkers to look for when determining when to refer a patient to a retina specialist for GA treatment.
GA Cases in the Primary Eye Care Clinic: Referring Earlier
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This certified CME activity is designed for optometrists and comprehensive ophthalmologists who comanage or refer patients with AMD and GA.
Grantor Statement
This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Astellas and Carl Zeiss Meditec.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Determine which patients with GA qualify for referral to a retinal specialist
- Recognize which imaging modalities and biomarkers are most useful for disease characterization
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Provided by Evolve Medical Education
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 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Evolve Medical Education LLC is a COPE-accredited administrator.
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This activity, COPE Activity Number 130126, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 0.25 hour of CE.
Course #: 96186-TD
Activity #: 130126COPE advises optometrists to contact the State or Provincial Board where they are licensed for verification of what is acceptable for license renewal.
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Yasha S. Modi, MD, MHS (Chair)
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Department of Ophthalmology
Director of Tele-Retina
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
Paula Pecen, MD
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Carolina Eye Associates
Greensboro, NCDisclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
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Yasha S. Modi, MD, MHS, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: AbbVie/Allergan, Alcon, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Astellas, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Notal Vision, Opthea, Regeneron, Topcon. Grant/Research Support: Genentech.
Paula Pecen, MD, has had no financial relationships or affiliations with ineligible companies.
The Evolve staff, planners and peer reviewer have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
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