In Focus: Diabetic Eye Disease Clinical Pearls - Part 1

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  • Overview

    This activity, featuring retina specialists from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, will mimic the format of traditional grand rounds. Drs. Balikov, Brown, Fan, and Lin will present real-world case studies of patients with diabetic eye disease as they answer questions from Basil K. Williams Jr, MD, associate professor of clinical ophthalmology and vice chair for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The program will conclude with a brief presentation by Dr. Williams.  
     
    Learn from the experiences and insights of a seasoned professional while being exposed to a diverse range of cases, evidence-based decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving. 
  • Target Audience

    This certified continuing education activity is designed for comprehensive ophthalmologists and retina specialists involved in the management of patients with retinal vascular diseases.

  • Grantor Statement

    This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
    • Identify key risk factors and biomarkers that aid early detection and diagnosis of DR/DME
    • Analyze factors that prevent translation of DR/DME clinical trial treatment efficacy into real-world treatment effectiveness
    • Evaluate how advances in DR/DME treatments could improve real-world patient outcomes
    • Debate the clinical significance of different measures of treatment efficacy in DR/DME and their real-world utility
    • Discuss key considerations that may influence the selection, timing, and execution of treatment plans for patients with DR/DME
    • Devise effective referral strategies and plans for comanagement of DR/DME with eye care and non-eye care specialists 
  • Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

    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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Faculty

    Basil K. Williams Jr, MD
    Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Miami, FL
     

    Daniel A. Balikov, MD, PhD
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Miami, FL 
     
    Jeffrey Brown, MD
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Miami, FL 
     
    Jason C. Fan, MD, PhD
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Miami, FL 
     
    Benjamin R. Lin, MD 
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Miami, FL
  • Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

    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.

    Basil K. Williams Jr., MD, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: AbbVie, Alcon, Alimera Sciences, Astellas, DORC, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Immunocore, Lumata Health and Regeneron. 

    Daniel A. Balikov, MD, PhD, has had no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
     
    Jeffrey Brown, MD, has had no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
     
    Jason C. Fan, MD, PhD, has had no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
     
    Benjamin R. Lin, MD, has had no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

    The Evolve staff, planners and peer reviewer 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 or Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    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.

  • 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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