Program Description: 

Ocular coloboma is one of the major characteristics of CHARGE syndrome, but there are multiple other ocular abnormalities that also require monitoring. We will discuss a case of a young adult with CHARGE syndrome and chorioretinal coloboma and review the literature on management and prophylactic treatment of chorioretinal colobomas.

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Physician (fellow/resident)
  • Optometrists
  • Ophthalmic photographers
  • Medical Students
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to: 

  • Review CHARGE syndrome and the ocular and systemic manifestations 
  • Review ophthalmic management of CHARGE syndrome 
  • Discussion of management of chorioretinal colobomas 
Faculty & credentials: 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Commercial Support Six, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Alison Teo, MD, MS

 

Presenter:
Alison Teo, MD, MS 
Clinical Lecturer and Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellow. 
Kellogg Eye Center 
Michigan Medicine 

Contact

Name: 
Mary Schafer
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7840

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity 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.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
01/06/2021 - 7:00am to 8:00am CST
Location: 
Froedtert & Medical College of WI Eye Institute
925 N 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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