More: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2008 Annual Meeting

ARVO 2008: Retinal Disease and Uveitis CME

April 27, 2008 - May 1, 2008, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Release Date: June 3, 2008; Valid for credit through June 3, 2009

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Physicians - maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the most recent advances in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration and macular edema
  2. Evaluate the latest data on uveitis, including recurrence, childhood disease, diagnosis, and treatment approaches
Authors and Disclosures

C. Stephen Foster, MD
Disclosure: C. Stephen Foster, MD, has disclosed that he has received grants for clinical research from Allergan, Lux Biosciences, Cerimon, Novartis, EyeGate, and Sirion Therapeutics. Dr. Foster has also disclosed that he has received grants for educational activities from Bausch & Lomb, Alcon, Allergan, MedPointe, Inspire, ISTO, and IOP, and that he has served as an advisor or consultant to Bausch & Lomb, Sirion Therapeutics, TheraKine, Allergan, EyeGate, Novartis, and Merrimack Pharmaceuticals.


Rishi P. Singh, MD
Disclosure: Rishi P. Singh, MD, has disclosed that he has served as an advisor or consultant to Alcon, Oraya Therapeutics, and Genentech.


Charlotte Warren
Disclosure: Charlotte Warren has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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