Part 2: Episode 2 - Expert Insights Into Surgical Fundamenta

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Program Chair Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, is joined by Talia R. Kaden, MD, in this new series highlighting surgical fundamentals.
Drs. Weng and Kaden go back to basics with these surgical videos that offer tips for new as well as more experienced retinal surgeons. They walk through the steps for performing a pars plana vitrectomy, then build upon those techniques and describe best practices for performing a diabetic vitrectomy.
This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alcon.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Appraise the appropriateness of small-gauge surgery on a case-by-case basis, considering case complexity, potential benefits, surgical efficiency, and postoperative recovery
- Select instrumentation and implement best practices for intraoperative surgical maneuvers that improve surgical efficiency and optimize outcomes
Accreditation
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.
Participation Method
In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the posttest, evaluation and submit for credit.
Faculty and Disclosures
Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS
Professor of Ophthalmology
Fellowship Program Director-Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Talia R. Kaden, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Fellowship Program Director
Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital
Northwell Health
New York, NY

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.
Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Alcon, Alimera Sciences, Allergan/AbbVie, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, DORC, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Iveric Bio, Novartis, Regeneron, and Regenxbio. Grant/Research Support: AGTC, Alimera Sciences, and DRCR Retina Network. Royalties: Springer Publishers.
Talia R. Kaden, MD, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: AbbVie, Alimera Sciences, Genentech, and Regeneron.
The Evolve staff, planners, and peer reviewer have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
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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 Alcon.
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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Publication Dates
Release Date: 08/28/2024
Expiration Date: 08/28/2025

Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, FASRS

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Talia R. Kaden, MD

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