2023 Fall MRC EUR: Optometry Track: Scleral Lenses 101

November 9, 2023

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians and optometrists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Fit and assess scleral lenses.
  2. Troubleshoot common complications of scleral wear.
  3. Use the autorefractor and OCT to your advantage for scleral lens fits.

Additional Information

Live in person COPE Course ID #: 
88120-CL
Live in person COPE Activity/Event #: 
127204
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 88120-CL

    COPE Activity/Event #: 127204

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, the DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation 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 health care team. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Course opens: 
11/07/2023
Course expires: 
12/07/2023
Event starts: 
11/09/2023 - 3:00pm EST
Event ends: 
11/09/2023 - 4:00pm EST
Part of: 
2023 Fall MRC EUR: Optometry Track
Add to calendar: 
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

CPT Anna Zhang, OD, FAAO. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

All relevant financial relationships have been resolved.

Disclosures:
DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and content reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 1.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 88120-CL

    COPE Activity/Event #: 127204

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, the DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation 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 health care team. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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