Free Ophthalmology CME

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    ScientiaCME The roadmap to optimizing geographic atrophy care: updates in risk assessment, treatment, and care pathways in late-stage age-related macular degeneration

    Activity Description / Statement of Need:
    In this online, self-learning activity:

    Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in individuals over the age of 50 years. In the early stages of disease, vision may be gray, hazy, or distorted. As the disease progresses, retinal deterioration can lead to irreversible, bilateral loss of central vision. In the US alone, an estimated 18.3 million people are living with early-stage ARMD, and 1.5 million people are living with late-stage AMD, representing 11.6% and 0.9% of all adults older than 40 years, respectively. In addition to the burden of disability caused by blindness, AMD is also associated with substantial societal and economic costs. In the US, vision loss and blindness incur an economic burden of $134 billion annually, of which $36 billion is attributable to indirect costs such as loss of productivity, injury, and unemployment.

    Target Audience:
    The following HCPs: comprehensive ophthalmologists and retinal specialists; physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who practice in ophthalmology; and any other HCPs with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with AMD.

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    • Cost: Free
    • Credit hours: 1
    • CME credits awarded by: ScientiaCME
    • Format: On-Demand Online
    • Material last updated: September 16, 2023
    • Expiration of CME credit: September 16, 2025
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    Addressing unmet needs for a common condition: Drugs and device updates in dry eye disease

    Activity Description / Statement of Need:

    In this online, self-learning activity:

    Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition with a diverse group of etiologies and whose common symptoms include discomfort or pain, visual disturbance, tear film instability, and ocular surface inflammation. Compared with those without the condition, patients with DED experience higher rates of loss of work productivity, impaired of daily activities, medical visits, and sleep and mood disorders, and worse emotion well-being and overall quality of life. Although the prevalence of DED varies based on a variety of patient factors, estimates place it as high as 20% of the adult population and more than 34% in the elderly. The aggregate U.S. economic impact is estimated be over $3 billion in direct medical expenses and $55 billion in indirect expenses annually. Nonetheless, DED is both underdiagnosed and undertreated.

    Target Audience:

    The following HCPs: ophthalmology and optometry; physician assistants and nurse practitioners who practice or are interested in ophthalmology; and any other healthcare professionals with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with dry eye.

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    • Cost: Free
    • Credit hours: 1
    • CME credits awarded by: ScientiaCME
    • Format: On-Demand Online
    • Material last updated: 12/22/2022
    • Expiration of CME credit: 12/22/2024
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    Glaucoma: best practices and the emerging treatment landscape

    Activity Description / Statement of Need:

    In this online, self-learning activity:

    Glaucoma, a heterogeneous disease leading to progressive damage to the optic nerve, causes irreversible vision loss and affects approximately 64 million people worldwide.The prevalence of glaucoma is increasing, and more than 100 million people will have glaucoma by 2040. Approximately half of all individuals with glaucoma are unaware of their condition due to the asymptomatic nature of the disease. Although the incidence of glaucoma-related blindness has decreased over the last 20 years, thanks to effective management strategies, 13% to 40% of people with glaucoma still develop unilateral or bilateral blindness, typically at a rate of 1.1% per year.

    Target Audience:

    The following healthcare professionals: ophthalmologists; physician assistants, nurse practitioners,  and any other healthcare professionals with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with glaucoma.

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    • Cost: Free
    • Credit hours: .75
    • CME credits awarded by: ScientiaCME
    • Format: On-Demand Online
    • Material last updated: 02/11/2022
    • Expiration of CME credit: 02/11/2024
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    Seeing through the challenges of ocular allergy: Optimization of diagnosis and treatment strategies

    Activity Description / Statement of Need:

    In this online, self-learning activity:

    Ocular allergy (OA), also known as allergic eye disease, is an ocular surface hypersensitivity disorder resulting from an abnormal immunologic response of the eye to various antigens. It is not a single clinical entity, rather it includes the following conditions with differing hypersensitivity mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, pathogenesis, and management strategies: seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC), perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC), vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), atopic keratoconjunctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and contact dermatoconjunctivitis. OA affects approximately 40% of the global population, with SAC and PAC specifically affecting 15 to 25%. Ocular itch associated with SAC and PAC is the hallmark symptom of the disease. The multifactorial dimensions of OA contribute to economic ramifications in the United States (US) estimated at $2 billion annually in prescriptions, with the costs associated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications projected to be tenfold higher than prescription sales.

    Target Audience:

    The following HCPs: ophthalmologists, allergists, and general practitioners; physician assistants and nurse practitioners in the aforementioned areas of specialty; and any other clinicians involved or interested in the treatment of ocular allergy.

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    • Cost: Free
    • Credit hours: 1
    • Format: On-Demand Online
    • Material last updated: 04/22/2023
    • Expiration of CME credit: 04/22/2025