Saving Sight: A Simple Approach for Screening of Diabetic Retinopathy in Primary Care
DiabetologyDiabetic Retinopathy Screening in Primary Care
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ 0.5 ANCC Contact Hours 0.5 AAPA Category 1 Credit(s)
December 27, 2021
The accreditation for this activity has expired.
Primary Audience:
This activity is intended for primary care clinicians and allied health providers who treat patients with type 2 diabetes.
Relevant Terms:
Diabetic retinopathy; diabetic macular edema; screening, endocrinology, diabetes, ophthalmology
Aravinda Rao, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Fellowship Director
LSU Ophthalmology
LSU Eye Clinic
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Aravinda K Rao MD is a clinical associate professor of ophthalmology and vitreoretinal fellowship director at LSU Department of Ophthalmology. Dr Rao holds the Dominick D. and Wilhelmina L. Aiena Professorship of Ophthalmology.
Cory J. Boudreaux, OD
Optometrist
Focal Point Eye Care
Baton Rouge, LA
Cory Boudreaux OD is a licensed optometrist at the Shenandoah Eye Clinic and Focal Point Eye Care. Cory Boudreaux is a member of the American Optometry Association.
| 1. | Explain the pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular edema, the importance of early screening, and the therapeutic treatment options including VEGF inhibitors | 2. | Use retinal screening devices, if available, or refer patients with diabetes to an eye care professional for regular screening in accordance with ADA or AAO guidelines. |
| 1. | Explain the pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular edema, the importance of early screening, and the therapeutic treatment options including VEGF inhibitors |
| 2. | Use retinal screening devices, if available, or refer patients with diabetes to an eye care professional for regular screening in accordance with ADA or AAO guidelines. |
Clinician CME
Jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and DKBmed, LLC.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for primary care clinicians and allied health providers who treat patients with type 2 diabetes.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of DME/DR, the importance of early screening, and the therapeutic treatment options including VEGF inhibitors.
- Describe and use available retina screening devices with and without AI to ensure compliance with ADA/AAO guidelines for regular screening of all patients with T2D
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and DKBmed, LLC. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Continuing Nursing Education
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Media: Internet
Acknowledgement
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
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Faculty / Presenter Reported Financial Relationship
Aravinda Rao, MD
- None
Corey Boudreaux, DO
- None
Planners and Managers
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Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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Expiration: December 26, 2022
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