Program Description: 

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is increasing used of a procedure to lower intraocular pressure (IOP). The strongest evidence is for IOP reduction in cases of Closed Angel Glaucoma. The effect is more controversial in eyes with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. THere are numerous predictive factors that may help the clinician in determining whether to do cataract surgery only versus glaucoma 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 1.00 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. Identify cases of closed angle glaucoma that may be amenable to cataract surgery and possibly clear lens extraction
  2. Identify at least 2 possible mechanisms by which Phacoemulsification lowers eye pressure
  3. State whether narrow or open angle eyes have better liklihood of improvement in eye pressure after Phacoemulsification
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Directors:
William J. Wirostko, MD
 
Speaker:

Shan Lin, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco

 

 

All persons in control of content has no relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of: 
 
NameCompanyRole
Shan Lin, MDAllergan and Iridex

Speaker

 

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: 
01/04/2017 - 7:00am to 8:00am CST
Location: 
Eye Institute
925 N. 87th St.
Lower Level Conference Room
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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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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