| Target Professions: | MD, Optometrist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Physician Assistant |
| Target Specialties: | Diabetology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Optometry |
| Credits Available: | 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ |
Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema affect a majority of patients with diabetes, but there are ways to mitigate its progression. You'll learn practical strategies to help patients save their sight and you'll discuss the integration of novel screening and diagnostic technology into primary care settings.
Learn the fundamentals of eye care for patients with diabetes to reduce their risk of the vision-threatening complications diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema including the importance of diabetes self-management education.
A case study of the value of early recognition, referral, and management of diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular edema to save your patient’s vision before it’s too late. Build your knowledge of DR stages and anti-VEGF agents used as frontline therapy to prevent vision loss.
Eve is a patient with type 2 diabetes who is overwhelmed with managing her own care.
Joe is a patient with type 2 diabetes who is often noncompliant.
Please share the changes you plan to make in your care of patients with diabetes.
Let's talk about best practices for screening and referral and integrating screening technology into primary care settings.
Thank you for your interest. Currently, the curriculum is closed for enrollment but we encourage you to keep an eye out for future opportunities or alternative programs that might align with your educational goals.
