Taming the Tide: Management of Persistent Retinal Fluid in nAMD and DME
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
Overview
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Support Statement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
Activity Description
A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the correlation between fluctuations in retinal fluid and worse anatomical and visual outcomes in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macular edema (DME) treated with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapies. Appropriate selection of treatment and dosing regimens that prioritize stability of retinal anatomy while minimizing fluctuations in central retina thickness are essential for achieving optimal outcomes. Therapies that offer longer duration of action have the potential to stabilize the retinal anatomy and minimize fluctuations in retinal fluid. In this CE activity, experts in the field will review how fluctuations in retinal fluid may negatively impact anatomical and functional outcomes in patients with nAMD and DME, as well as evaluate the latest clinical and real-world evidence for therapies that can improve retina fluid control and lessen fluctuations in central subretinal thickness. The presentation of challenging, real-world cases also allows for the application of this valuable content into clinical practice.
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is retina specialists and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with nAMD and DME.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Describe how fluctuations in retinal fluid may negatively impact anatomical and functional outcomes in patients with nAMD and DME.
- Incorporate the latest evidence into practice about treatments that can improve retina fluid control and lessen fluctuations in central subfield thickness in nAMD and DME.
Activity Chair
Rishi P. Singh, MD
Staff Physician and President
Cleveland Clinic Martin Hospitals
Stuart, FL
Professor of Ophthalmology
Lerner College of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Faculty
Ferhina S. Ali, MD, MPH, FASRS
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Westchester Medical Center
Assistant Professor
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
Katherine E. Talcott, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Cole Eye Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Planner/Reviewer
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Accreditation
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Credit Designation
Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 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, December 20, 2024, to December 19, 2025.
How to Participate in This Activity and Obtain CE Credit
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 2 of the 3 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)
Ferhina S. Ali, MD, MPH, FASRS
Consultant: AbbVie/Allergan, Apellis, EyePoint, Genentech, IVERIC bio, Ocular Therapeutix, Ocuphire, OcuTerra, Optomed, Regeneron
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: Apellis, IVERIC bio
Rishi P. Singh, MD
Consultant: Alcon, Apellis, Bausch + Lomb, EyePoint, Genentech, IVERIC bio, Regenxbio, Regeneron, Zeiss
Independent Research Contractor: Janssen
Katherine E. Talcott, MD
Consultant: Alimera, Allergan, Apellis, Bausch + Lomb, EyePoint, Genentech, Outlook, Regeneron, Zeiss
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: Genentech, IVERIC bio, Zeiss
Independent Research Contractor: Regeneron, Zeiss
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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