On-Demand Webinar: Intravitreal Injection Techniques: Maximizing Comfort and Minimizing the Risk of Endophthalmitis
1 Professional Development Credits
Description
Faculty/Authors:
Timothy Murray, MD
Murray Ocular Oncology and Retina
Ninel Gregori, MD
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD
Retina Consultants of Houston
Harry Flynn, Jr., MD
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Colin McCannel, MD
Jules Stein Eye Institute
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the various techniques for ocular preparation prior to intravitreal injection and implement strategies to minimize patient discomfort and maximize prevention of endophthalmitis.
- Discuss the impact of unique aspects of the ocular preparation as regards patient perception of discomfort and the incidence of endophthalmitis.
- Summarize the implications of the recent clusters of endophthalmitis and their relationship to compounded intravitreal pharmacologic agents.
Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge
Estimated Completion Time: 1.0 hour
Format: internet based enduring material
Method of Participation: review webinar and complete on-line post-test
Eligibility for CME credit: passing score of 80% (unlimited attempts)
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS
The American Society of Retina Specialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Retina Specialists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the webinar as well as instructions to complete CME. This activity will be available until December 30, 2013.
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Registration
Regular rate
$30.00