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Ophthalmic Hyperguides®: An Online Source for Free CME Credits

Dr. Dominique Walton Brooks — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:59:22 +0000

I just found another website with free CME courses that focuses specifically on ophthalmology. The courses cover a variety of topics like Allergy, Cataracts, Dry Eyes and Retina and Macular Diseases.

The courses also come in several forms—video symposia, monographs, podcasts and tutorials. The information is constantly updated by experts in the ophthalmic field.

To use the site, you have to register and confirm your email address.

For more information, click here.

Acuity Medical Offers CME Courses for Ophthalmologists Covering Fluoroquinolones and ROP Management

Dr. Dominique Walton Brooks — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:31:22 +0000

Acuity Medical Education is offering two free online CME courses for ophthalmologists:

Clinical and Legal Controversies in ROP Evaluation: This educational activity is intended for retinal specialists and pediatric ophthalmologists and looks at the role of digital imaging in ROP management.
Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance with New Fluoroquinolones: This educational activity is scheduled to be available in June 2009 and is intended for comprehensive ophthalmologists. You can register now for a reminder when the program comes online.

To register, click here.

AudioDigest Is a Great Way to Keep Current

Dr. Ari Weitzner — Sun, 24 May 2009 07:54:24 +0000

I read the three major journals, four ophthalmology newspapers, Survey, as well as stuff on the internet. But I also find AudioDigest to be a great way to stay current, and best of all, it’s a lot of easy CME credit. I pop the disc in my car DVD player every two weeks, and I typically hear some good lectures from all over the world. For its clinical relevance and easy CME credit, I think it’s a good investment. (I have no financial interest).

CME: Standing the Test of Time: Glaucoma Medications — Impact of Preservatives on Safety and Stability

Dr. Ari Weitzner — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:02:07 +0000

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences is sponsoring a free on-demand webcast designed for ophthalmologists treating patients with glaucoma. The webcast will be available through December 2009.

The program’s overview observes that topical ocular antihypertensives comprise a major therapeutic option in the treatment and prevention of glaucoma. The preservatives in these agents, however, have become a source of concern because of reports that they are associated with long-term ocular surface changes and conjunctival inflammation.

In this multimedia program, the expert panel will provide unbiased evidence-based information on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of these preservatives – while dispelling currently held misconceptions regarding these factors. In addition, the panel will discuss the impact of preservatives on the effectiveness of the topical antihypertensive they protect from bacterial contamination.

This up-to-date, comprehensive overview will help to better define the role of preservatives in topical ocular antihypertensive therapy, as well as help physicians make better choices in the care of their patients with, or at risk for, glaucoma.

For a syllabus, click here.

For CME details, click here.

To register, click here.