Glaucoma Update

September 27, 28, and 29, 2007
The Westin Hotel
(4th Floor Ballrooms Confederation I/Provinces)
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Learning objectives

• To understand the basic science behind and clinical relevance of intraocular pressure, pachymetry, gonioscopy, optic nerve structure and function, and perimetry
• To understand the application of evidence based medicine in glaucoma with respect to the following: diagnostics, medical therapy, laser surgery, and incisional surgery
• To recognize and understand the science and art underpinning management approaches to various primary and secondary glaucomas
• To recognize disease progression and when to modify approach to therapy
• To understand the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with laser trabeculoplasty, cyclophotocoagulation, trabeculectomy, drainage device surgery, and newer approaches to glaucoma surgery

Continuing professional development

Maintenance of certification:
This event is an accredited group learning activity under Section 1, as defined by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada for the maintenance of certification program. Approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society for a maximum of 20 credits. Please claim only the number of hours attended.

JCAHPO and OPS credits pending