Add to Calendar Macula 2022 1/8/2022 8:00:00 AM 1/8/2022 4:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://willseye.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=150 Description: Recent significant advances in vitreoretinal care targets the management of complex retinal diseases and has required retina specialists to continually improve their understanding of advanced diagnostics, application for advanced pharmacotherapy, and utilization of next generation surgical technologies. The Course will focus on this topic area in both primary presentation and panel-focused discussion ... Wills Eye Auditorium false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, January 8, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wills Eye Auditorium

Target Audience
Specialties - Retina and Vitreous
Professions - Physician, Student

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.50 hours), ABO MOC Part II (6.50 hours)

Overview

Recent significant advances in vitreoretinal care targets the management of complex retinal diseases and has required retina specialists to continually improve their understanding of advanced diagnostics, application for advanced pharmacotherapy, and utilization of next generation surgical technologies. The Course will focus on this topic area in both primary presentation and panel-focused discussion to broaden our participants’ knowledge base and to translate into their ability to improve clinical care. The Course will also include education on diverse and complex retinal pathologies, including trauma, tumor surgery, pediatric, uveitis, artificial intelligence, amongst others.

 

Hotels with Conference Rates 
The following hotels are providing rooms at a special rate for conference attendants. To receive the conference rate, identify yourself as part of the “Wills Eye Conference” or “Atlantic Coast Retina Conference” when you are making the reservation.   

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia (9 min. walk) - $179.00/night, 1-800-KIMPTON  
The Inn at the Union League (12 min. walk) - $185.00/night, 215-587-5570   
Philadelphia Marriott Old City (14 min. walk) - $129.00/night, 215-238-6000  
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia (14 min. walk) – $280.00/night, 215-523-8000 

Due to the rising concern of the omicron COVID-19 variant, COVID-19 vaccinations and masks are required to attend this event.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Discuss new imaging technologies that allow for greater understanding for more accurate diagnosis and management of retinal diseases.
  2. Evaluate the latest developments in treatments for the major retinal diseases, including AMD, DME and RVO.
  3. Discuss new approaches to management of other retinal disorders including inherited retinal diseases, ocular oncology, uveitis etc.
  4. Describe the latest advances in retinal surgery.
  5. Assess the latest updates on artificial intelligence.

Accreditation
Wills Eye Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Wills Eye Hospital designates this Live Activity educational activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.