2017 Ophthalmology Symposium
 
  Learning Objectives  
         
  1. Identify two new medical or surgical pearls for adult retina disease  
2. Identify two new medical or surgical pearls for pediatric retina disease 
3. Discuss treatment options for retinoblastoma
4. Identify at least two approaches for ocular oncology unique to a vitreoretinal-trained subspecialist
5. Identify the role of plaque brachytherapy and external beam radiation for managing choroidal melanoma
  6. Identify the importance of OCT macular imaging for glaucomatous optic neuropathy  
  7. Identify opportunities for teleophthalmology that may benefit the organization and streamline patient care  
  8. Be able to list a differential for malignant eyelid lesions  
  9. Identify treatment options for trichiasis, entropion, and ectropion  
 
Accreditation

Physicians - The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Physician Assistants – Attendees may report up to 6 hours toward continuing education requirements for license renewal. ‘CME’ can be written in lieu of the provider number on all licensure renewal applications.

Target Audience:
Primary Target Group: Ophthalmologists

Secondary Target Group: Optometrists, Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other interested health care professionals

Optometrists: The California State Board of Optometry has approved this program for 6.25 CE credit. 

Clinic Assistants and Ophthalmic Technicians: JCAHPO Group A awarded: 6.50 CEC. 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meeting. If you have any special dietary or accommodation needs, please notify the meeting planner listed, prior to the symposium in the Department of Physician Education at (626) 405-4630 or tie-line 8-335-4630. This advance notice will help us serve you better.