In Case You Missed…Translating the Latest Clinical Trial Insights Into Retinal Disease Management
This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Overview
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Support Statement
This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Activity Description
Retinal diseases, such as neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), present a growing burden because of their increasing prevalence and the unmet need for effective treatments. Despite promising results from clinical trials, real-world outcomes often fall short as a result of undertreatment and inconsistent application of therapies such as anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents. Recent advances, including newer therapies and treatment protocols, aim to reduce the frequency of injections and improve patient outcomes. Key stakeholders—retina specialists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists—must stay informed and competent to effectively integrate new research into practice. The increasing global incidence of diabetes further exacerbates the prevalence of DME, underscoring the importance of timely and consistent treatment to manage this condition. In this CE activity, expert faculty review abstract data from ASRS regarding new therapeutic protocols and the latest information on safety and efficacy of anti-VEGF therapies used in the treatment of nAMD and DME.
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is US-based ophthalmologists and retina specialists involved in the management of patients with, or at risk for, retinal diseases.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- List anti-VEGF therapies that can reduce treatment burden in patients with retinal diseases.
- Interpret the latest clinical data regarding the safety and efficacy of anti-VEGF therapies used in the treatment of retinal diseases.
Activity Chair
Jordana G. Fein, MD, MS
Retina Group of Washington
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
Faculty
Michael A. Singer, MD
Director of Clinical Research
Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
Priya S. Vakharia, MD
Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida
Collaborative Assistant Professor
University of South Florida
Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
Planner/Reviewer
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
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Credit Designation
Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This enduring material is approved for 1 year from the date of original release, October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2025.
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To participate in this activity, you must read the objectives, answer the polling and pretest questions, view the content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering 3 of the 4 posttest questions correctly. If a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ certificate.
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Activity Chair and Faculty report the following relevant financial relationship(s)
Jordana G. Fein, MD, MS
Advisor: Regeneron
Consultant: Apellis, Genentech/Roche, Regeneron
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: Apellis, Genentech/Roche, Regeneron
Independent Research Contractor: Opthea
Michael A. Singer, MD
Consultant: Adverum, Aerie, Alimera, Allergan, Biogen, EyePoint, Genentech, IVERIC bio, Ocular Therapeutix, Regeneron, Stealth, Unity
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: Allergan, Apellis, Coherus, EyePoint, Genentech, IVERIC bio, Regeneron
Independent Research Contractor: Adverum, Aerie, Alimera, Allergan, Apellis, Ashvatta, Clearside, DRCR, Genentech, Icon, Ionis, IVERIC bio, Janssen, KalVista, Kodiak, Novartis, OcuTerra, Ocular Therapeutix, Opthea, Optos, Oyster Point, Recens Medical, Regeneron, Rezolute, Ribomic, Santen, Valo
Individual Stocks (privately held): Aviceda, Inflammasome, Nanoscope, Olives BioTherapeutics
Priya S. Vakharia, MD
Consultant: Alimera, Apellis, Bayer, Coherus, EyePoint, IVERIC bio, Notal Vision, Novartis, Ocuphire
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: Apellis, Genentech, IVERIC bio, Regeneron
Stock Options: Network Eye, Quad-C/PRISM
Investigator: 4DMT, Alexion, Allgenesis, Annexon, Aviceda, Bayer, EyePoint, Genentech, Ionis, IVERIC bio, Janssen, Kodiak, Novartis, Ocular Therapeutix, OcuTerra, Opthea, Regeneron, Regenxbio, Unity
Planner/Reviewer reports the following relevant financial relationship(s)
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Vindico Medical Education staff report the following relevant financial relationship(s)
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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