DR/DME Cases & Clinical Conversations - Part 2

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Overview
This activity, featuring retina specialists from Cole Eye Institute, will mimic the format of traditional grand rounds. Drs. Abraham, Antaki, Nithianandan, and Tayeb will present real-world case studies of patients with diabetic eye disease as they answer questions from Katherine E. Talcott, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cole Eye Institute. The presentation will conclude with a brief presentation by Dr. Talcott.
Tune in to 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.
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
Katherine E. Talcott, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Joseph R. Abraham, MD
VitreoRetinal Surgery Fellow
Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Fares Antaki, MDCM, FRCSC
Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Harrish Nithianandan, MD, HBSc, FRCSC
Department of Ophthalmology
Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland, OH

Safwan Tayeb, MD, FRCSC
Medical Retina Fellow
Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
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.
Katherine E. Talcott, MD, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Alimera Sciences, AbbVie, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Bausch + Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Outlook Therapeutics, and Regeneron. Grant/Research Support: Carl Zeiss Meditec and Regeneron. Speaker’s Bureau: Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Carl Zeiss Meditec.
Joseph R. Abraham, MD, has had no financial relationships or affiliations with ineligible companies.
Fares Antaki, MDCM, FRCSC, has had no financial relationships or affiliations with ineligible companies.
Harrish Nithianandan, MD, HBSc, FRCSC, has had no financial relationships or affiliations with ineligible companies.
Safwan Tayeb, MD, FRCSC, 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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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.
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: 02/11/2025
Expiration Date: 02/11/2026

Katherine E. Talcott, MD

Katherine E. Talcott, MD

Joseph R. Abraham, MD

Joseph R. Abraham, MD

Fares Antaki, MDCM, FRCSC

Fares Antaki, MDCM, FRCSC

Harrish Nithianandan, MD, HBSc, FRCSC

Harrish Nithianandan, MD, HBSc, FRCSC

Safwan Tayeb, MD, FRCSC

Safwan Tayeb, MD, FRCSC

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