ACCREDITATION: This live activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education and the Midwest Uveitis Society. Washington University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Washington University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PRESENTED BY: This live activity is presented by the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

SUPPORTED BY: A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference.

NO CHARGE TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE

PARKING: Parking will be validated for the North or South Garage.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: The following is a partial list of hotels convenient to the Medical Center. The Parkway Hotel (314-256-7777), Chase Park Plaza Hotel (314-633-3000).

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION: Please contact Mary Carnoali toll free at 800-543-2733 or 314-362-4418. Registration will close on March 11, 2013.  

DISCLOSURE POLICY: It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are expected to disclose to the audience any financial interest or other relationship he/she has with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Presentations are expected to be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indication in the care of patients. All scientific research should conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. These presentations are the views and experiences of the presenters. The presenters’ views do not represent the policy or position of Washington University School of Medicine. Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education is the sponsor for CME credits.

OBJECTIVE: This activity reviews recent clinical advances in the diagnosis and management of eye disease, as well as cutting edge basic and translational ophthalmic research. It is designed for comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmologists, optometrists, and laboratory-based scientists with the intention of increasing knowledge, improving patient outcomes, improving skills and changing practice performance as well as understanding the disease processes in the eye. An emphasis will be placed on typical/atypical clinical characteristics of various inflammatory related ophthalmic diseases, insights into pathology and treatment of uveitis syndromes.

Presentations of abnormal conditions may point the physician to include all factors in the differential diagnosis and disease management. The development of pharmacology and surgical techniques broadens treatment options. Solutions will be presented, based on risks and benefits, and economic factors. The symposium will utilize clinical trial data, case series and encourage audience participation and discussion. By the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to specify current concepts in the basic biology, diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical management of eye diseases encountered by the comprehensive ophthalmologist and sub-specialist.

At the end of the symposium, each attendee completes a written evaluation. Questions such as: How helpful was the information presented in this program; How timely and relevant was the information presented; After attending this program, we will rate the anticipation of changing patient care practices.

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