Program Description: 

This lecture will focus on integration of OCT into the ophthalmic OR.  The disucssion will focus on the progression of the field, current technologies, and clinical studies.  Various clinical applications will be discussed including anterior and posterior segment surgery.  The discussion will also include possible future directions and emerging integrative advances for the application of OCT to ophthalmic surgery.

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:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Target audience: 
  • Community eye care providers
  • Full-time faculty
  • Residents
  • Fellow ophthalmologists
  • Optometrists
  • Ophthalmic photographers
Learning objectives: 

1.   Review current options for using intraoperative OCT in the OR.

2.   Review advantages of integrated OCT systems compared to external OCT systems.

3.   Identify potential clinical indications for intraoperative OCT.

Faculty & credentials: 
Planning Committee Members:
Wanda M. Martinez, MD
Bhavna P. Sheth, MD
 
Speaker Info:
Justis P. Ehlers, MD
Assistant Professor
Vitreoretinal Service
Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic
 
All persons in control of content has NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons:
 

Justis Ehlers, MD

Bioptigen

IP Licensing

Synergetics

IP Licensing

Thrombogenics

Consultant/Investigator

 

 

Contact

Name: 
Hattie Waagen
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7842
Session date: 
07/02/2014 - 7:00am to 8:15am CDT
Location: 
Eye Institute
925 N. 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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