Disease Non-Battle Injury: Corneal Ectasia
This activity will enable Optometrists and Ophthalmologists to understand the most recent advancement in the detection, management and treatment of corneal ectatic disease. Corneal ectasia is a military readiness concern and early identification and treatment can prevent vision loss and potentially corneal transplant.
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for physicians and optometrists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the different types of corneal ectasia.
- Summarize the disease process of corneal ectasia with particular attention to the diagnosis and management of keratoconus.
- Discuss and describe ocular issues including signs and symptoms of individuals with corneal ectasia. Particular attention will be placed on detection devices, early diagnosis and intervention to halt or slow progression.
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VNC AUDIO BRIDGE DIAL IN NUMBERS AND INSTRUCTIONS
AUDIO NUMBER: 210-249-4234
CONFERENCE ID: 2371# I PIN CODE: 776757#
DSN 421-3272 CONUS/312-421-3272 OVERSEAS
External Site Dial In (Tampa, FL & Afghanistan) 703-588-5900 CODE: 201001300
AUDIO PORTS RESERVED: 25
Available features during the conference: *6 to Mute/Un-mute out of conference
*For Audio only participant's / For Technical assistance during your active call, hang up and Dial 210-295-3200 Connect with option to connect with the Bridge.
Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD FAAO FNAP
Optometrist, Healthcare & Management Consultant
Education, Training, Research and Surveillance (ETRS)
Vision Center of Excellence
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Surgery, USUHS
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™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 activity 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 ARBO/COPEThis activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office designated this activity for a maximum of 1.00 credit hours. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
COPE Course ID #: 65329-AS
COPE Activity/Event #: 118437 - 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
- 1.00 IPCEThis activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.