Course: Glaucoma Management: Understanding Risk Factors, Screening and Treatment Options
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Program Description
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The activity will focus on:
• Pathophysiology of Glaucoma - The balance between the secretion of aqueous humor by the ciliary body and its drainage through 2 independent pathways—the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral outflow pathway—influences the IOP.
• Risk factors and Screening – Risk factors such as family history, ethnic origin, and age play an important role in screening. Screening of high-risk groups increased the positive predictive value of screening tests.
• Available Treatment Options for glaucoma - Treatment comprises topical agents, either as monotherapy or combination therapy.
• New Treatments to Improve Patient Outcomes - New sustained-release drug delivery systems in treating glaucoma.
• Inequities in Treating Glaucoma – The prevalence of glaucoma is high in African-American and Hispanic patients. Efforts should be placed to educate and train to expand better diagnostic and treatment options.
Agenda
Overview of the risk factors, screening, current, and emerging therapies for glaucoma – David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH
Discuss inequities in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma in African-American and Hispanic populations – Karen Allison, MD, PC
Intended Audience
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, retina specialists, and advanced practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners)
Commercial Supporter
Supported by an educational grant from Alcon Vision.
Learning Objectives
Summarize the pathophysiology, risk factors, and screening of glaucoma
Assess clinical trial data on topical agents in the management of glaucoma
Appraise clinical trial data on sustained-release drug delivery systems in the management of glaucoma
Analyze inequities in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma in African-American and Hispanic patients
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