October 29, 2015 - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
Course Directors: Gina M. Stalboerger, O.D., Alaina L. Softing-Hataye, O.D

Course Description:
This one-day course is designed as a continuing education course for optometry, with a balanced assessment of clinically relevant advances in eye care. A few topics include retinal cases with imaging by Dr. Andrew Barkmeier, an introduction to a new retinal prosthesis, a review of lid lesions, advice on smoking cessation, and pediatric glaucoma.

Registration Fee: $ 245.00

Credit Information
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity, for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Care Professionals: A record of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations. 

COPE Accreditation
COPE Approved 6 Category B Credits and 1 Category C Credit – COPE Event ID #109959

Course Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe correct application of OCT when interpreting these complex scans.
• Explain the criteria to determine whether the new prosthesis retinal system for blind patients is appropriate.
• Distinguish between eyelid lesions that are benign and those that need to be referred for immediate removal/treatment.
• Describe cranial nerve palsies that may not frequently present in general clinic.  
• Describe the rare condition of pediatric glaucoma.
• Assess the most current and successful glaucoma surgeries.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Exhibit Opportunities:
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please contact Cathy Schilling.