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Glaucoma

February 5th, 2010 - February 5th, 2013
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

According to the National Institutes of Health, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the US. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first, but a comprehensive eye exam can detect it.
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Dates and Times

End Date: 2/5/2013

Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Recognize the various types of glaucoma. 2.) Discuss treatment options for glaucoma. 3.) Identify those individuals at risk for an acute angle closure attack. 4.) Review the symptoms of a patient presenting with acute angle closure.

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Accreditation

The Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) at The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians

The Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) at The Ohio State University designates this webcasts for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.