Program Description: 

Current concepts in the treatment of NAION will be reviewed.

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 1.00 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 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals
Target audience: 
  • Community eye care professionals
  • Full time faculty
  • Residents
  • Fellow ophthalmologists
  • Optometrists
  • Ophthalmic photographers
Learning objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:

  1. Review major therapies which have been studied for the treatment of NAION
  2. Discuss several potential emerging therapies for the treatment of NAION
  3. Understand data behind "Neuroprotective Agents" in NAION
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Directors:
William J. Wirostko, MD
 
Speaker:
Robert Kinast, MD
Glaucoma Specialist, Devers Eye Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor, Casey Eye Institute
Associate Director Glaucoma Fellowship, Devers/Casey Eye Institute
 
 

 

 

All persons in control of content has no relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of: None.
 
Robert KinastIridex, Inc.Speaker Bureau/ Advisory Board
 Universal Adherence, LLCCo-Owner
 AlconResearch
 AllerganResearch

 


In accordance with the ACCME®  Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved

Contact

Name: 
Mary Schafer
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7840
Email: 
mschafer@mcw.edu
Session date: 
11/01/2017 - 7:00am to 8:00am CDT
Location: 
Eye Institute
925 N. 87th St.
Lower Level Conference Room
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
See map: Google Maps
Add to calendar: 
  • 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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