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Update in Ophthalmology

Publish Date: February 14, 2011 Last Modified: December 21, 2017 Expires: May 20, 2014
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Ophthalmologists from the UPMC Eye Center present on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), postoperative complications of vitreoretinal surgery, and ocular lymphoma.  These presentations were part of the Retina Service Silver Anniversary Celebration and Muse Prize Lecture held in Pittsburgh, Pa., in December 2010.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify retinal disorders that resemble nonexudative AMD
  • Identify retinal disorders that resemble exudative AMD
  • Improve the use of ancillary testing methods that both diagnose AMD and differentiate it from other retinal disorders
  • Identify risk factors for suprachoroidal hemorrhage during vitreoretinal surgery
  • Improve their management of steroid use in vitreoretinal surgery
  • Cite the effects of inhaled nitrous oxide—as an anesthetic—in animal models
  • Recognize potential complications of scleral buckles
  • Identify which patient conditions PCNSL-Ophthalmic might be associated with
  • Identify the common symptoms of PCNSL-Ophthalmic
  • Improve diagnosis and treatment of PCNSL-Ophthalmic
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Faculty Disclosure

Drs. Anetakis, Gallagher, and Eller reported having no relevant relationships with any entities producing healthcare goods or services.

Accreditation Statement

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date 2/14/2011 | Review Date 5/20/2012 | Expiration Date 5/20/2014

This course has been expired.

Presenters

  • Andrew W Eller MD
    Andrew W. Eller, MD
    SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology SUB SPECIALTY: Macula, Retina, and Vitreous Disease and Surgery BOARD CERTIFICATION: Ophthalmology EDUCATION: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA RESIDENCY: Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA FELLOWSHIP: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA HOSPITALS: Institute on Aging Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC UPMC Presbyterian Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC UPMC Mercy
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  • Denise S Gallagher MD
    Denise S. Gallagher, MD
    SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology SUB SPECIALTY: Macula, Retina, and Vitreous Disease and Surgery BOARD CERTIFICATION: Ophthalmology Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY Residency: Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center/Ophthalmology, Bronx, NY FELLOWSHIP: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Retina Specialty, Pittsburgh, PA Hospital Affiliations: UPMC Presbyterian Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC UPMC Mercy University of Pittsburgh Physicians UPMC Eye Center Office Address: UPMC Eye Center Mercy 1400 Locust Street, Suite 3103 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 647-2200
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  • Alexander John Anetakis MD
    Alexander John Anetakis, MD
    SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology SUB SPECIALTY: Macula, Retina, and Vitreous Disease and Surgery BOARD CERTIFICATION: Ophthalmology EDUCATION: Northeastern Ohio Universities, College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH RESIDENCY: Summa Health, Akron, OH Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore, MD FELLOWSHIP: University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC UPMC Presbyterian Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC UPMC Mercy University of Pittsburgh Physicians UPMC Eye Center Office Address: UPMC Eye Center Mercy 1400 Locust Street, Suite 3103 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 647-2200
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