Saturday, May 4, 2019, 7:30 am
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Optimizing the Ocular Surface and Meibomian
Glands in the Surgical Setting: From Algorithm
to Treatment
San Diego Convention Center – Room 20D
7:30 – 8:00 am Registration (and breakfast)
8:00 – 9:30 am Program
Program Chairs: Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD
Christopher E. Starr, MD
Faculty: Marjan Farid, MD
Preeya K. Gupta, MD
Francis S. Mah, MD
These activities are approved for
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
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Educational Objectives
Ophthalmologists who attend this course will:
• Describe the ASCRS Cornea Committee ocular surface disease algorithm for preoperative patients and its integration into surgical practices
• Implement more consistent practice protocols for assessing lid and meibomian gland function and structure in order to proactively identify MGD
signs and symptoms; review evidence for efficacy of therapies for MGD
• Appropriately pair treatment choices to severity and etiology of acute and chronic dry eye disease
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and
EyeWorld news magazine. ASCRS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the
content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Designation Statement
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses, and guests are not eligible for CME credits.
