Overview | Retina 2008

Overview

Educational Goals and Objectives

Vitreoretinal specialists are now being faced with many new diagnostic and treatment modalities. The goal of this exciting and fast paced 5-day course is to present the latest information on recent advances in treatment for posterior segment disorders. Retina 2008 will emphasize the rational integration of those advances into everyday clinical practice.

A renowned faculty has been assembled to present this information in both formal lectures and informal discussions. Faculty and attendees will discuss challenging cases, new therapy and imaging techniques and surgical strategies in a relaxed setting.

At the conclusion of this activity, attendees should be able to:

Discuss the pathogenesis and treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration; provide insights on nutritional therapy, imaging techniques and new medications
Discuss the use of anti-VEGF agents, as well as optimal dosing strategies, for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration
Provide a review of the latest developments in vitreoretinal surgery technology, drug delivery and artificial vision
Review new developments in the management of retinal detachment in both adults and children

This CME activity is jointly sponsored by

Held in conjunction with

ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Vindico Medical Education and Ocular Surgery News®. Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Vindico Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

FACULTY/PLANNER DISCLOSURE POLICY: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their relevant financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.

NOTICE: Faculty, topics, program schedule and credit hours are subject to change. Audio taping or video taping is prohibited without written permission from the program director and the Office of Medical Education and Compliance.