Gather-ed - Best Practices and Future Developments in the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: The Role of the Optometrist

Time Commitment:	3 Hrs 0 min over 90 days
Credits Available:	3 COPE Credit(s)

This certified COPE-certified small group educational experience is designed for optometrists involved in the management of patients with diabetes.

Key goals of the curriculum are:
•Summarize the rise of diabetes and DR in the US population and the related impact on ocular health.
•Understand effective screening strategies and imaging tools for diagnosing DR and diabetic macular edema(DME).
•Identify which patients need an early referral to a retina specialist based on their behavioral patterns, disease state, and/or other risk factors.
•Identify and discuss how imaging devices may be able to provide earlier diagnosis of disease or disease. progression
•Explain the latest treatment approaches to diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular edema management.
•Describe novel developments in DR screening.

Self Study

Baseline Assessment: Best Practices and Future Developments in the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

Curriculum Baseline Assessment
Diabetic Retinopathy: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Early Detection

Prevalence, Risk Factors and Early Detection in DR
Diabetic Retinopathy: Screening, Removing Barriers, and Imaging

DR: Screening, Removing Barriers and Imaging
Final Assessment: Learning From Complex Patient Discussions

Curriculum Final Assessment

Live Group Discussions

Group Discussion 1

This Group Discussion will include a brief review of responses to the self-study modules, particularly areas of greatest challenge. Group members will then be encouraged to raise questions and discuss challenges they are facing with the group.
Group Discussion 2

This Group Discussion will focus on your responses and comments on the Group Task, particularly on areas in which there were divergent management approaches.

Group Tasks

DR to OD Group Task # 1

Each group member will be assigned to respond to one or more questions related to the management of a case. All group members are encouraged to comment on the other submissions based on their own opinions and experience.
DR to OD Group Task # 2

Each group member will be assigned to respond to one or more questions related to the management of a case. All group members are encouraged to comment on the other submissions based on their own opinions and experience.

Curriculum is Currently Closed

Thank you for your interest. Currently, the curriculum is closed for enrollment but we encourage you to keep an eye out for future opportunities or alternative programs that might align with your educational goals.

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