Glaucoma Brochure - University of Minnesota Continuing Medical ...

4TH ANNUAL
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FALL SYMPOSIUM
GLAUCOMA
Presented by
Department of Ophthalmology
&
Continuing Medical Education
University of Minnesota Medical School
Saturday, September 13, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
A. I. Johnson Great Room
McNamara Alumni Center
University of Minnesota

COURSE OVERVIEW
AND OBJECTIVES
The educational goal of this program is to update
practicing ophthalmologists on high quality educational
activities that impart new knowledge and teach new skills.
Emphasis will be placed on practical management issues
and surgical techniques.
Upon completion of the program, participants should
be able to:
• Review and discuss the latest advances in
glaucoma diagnostics
• Discuss the therapeutic options in glaucoma
•Provide an overview of how other diseases influence
glaucoma
• Apply the results of recent multi-centered trials using
evidenced-based medicine
ACCREDITATION
American Medical
Association / PRA
The University of
Minnesota is accredited
by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing
Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide
continuing medical
education for physicians.
The University of
Minnesota designates
this educational activity
for a maximum of 4.75
AMA PRA Category 1
Credits. Physicians
should only claim credit
commensurate with
the extent of their
participation in the
activity.

FACULTY
Donald L. Budenz, MD, MPH
Professor of Ophthalmology, Epidemiology, and Public Health
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami
Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH
Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Glaucoma Service
Stanford University School of Medicine
Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Director, Glaucoma Service
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Scheie Eye Institute
Stephen C. Kaufman, MD, PhD
Professor & Lyon Chair of Ophthalmology
Director, Cornea and External Disease Service
University of Minnesota
Todd R. Klesert, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Minnesota

AGENDA
7:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 OCT in Glaucoma Diagnosis
Donald Budenz, MD, MPH
8:30 Glaucoma and the Patient with
Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure
Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD
9:00 Can I Treat My Glaucoma with
Lifestyle Changes?
Martha M. Wright, MD
9:25 Randomized Clinical Trials in
Glaucoma: What We Have and
Have Not Learned, Part I
Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH
9:55 BREAK
10:15 Glaucoma & Retinal Disease
Todd R. Klesert, MD, PhD
10:35 Tips for Diagnosing Visual Field
Progression
Donald Budenz, MD, MPH
10:55 Management of Bleb Infections
Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD
11:25 FLN – What To Do With Your Funny
Looking Nerve
Alana L. Grajewski, MD
11:55 Pick up box lunch
12:10 Randomized Clinical Trials in
Glaucoma: What We Have and
Have Not Learned, Part II
Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH
12:40 Tubes and the Cornea
Stephen C. Kaufman, MD, PhD
12:55 Evaluation
1:00 Adjourn
Curriculum and faculty are subject to change.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall
have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability,
public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Disability/Dietary accommodations will be provided upon request. Dietary
restrictions should be indicated in advance; requests cannot always be honored
on site. This publication/material can be made available in alternative
formats upon request. Direct requests to the Office of Continuing Medical
Education at 612-626-7600 or toll-free at 800-776-8636.
©2008 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
PLANNING
COMMITTEE
Martha M. Wright, MD
Haven Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Glaucoma Service
Director, Residency Program
Alana L. Grajewski, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Pediatric Glaucoma Service
President, GL Foundation for
Children with Glaucoma
Lori van der Merwe
Associate Administrator
Department of Ophthalmology
Bonnie Kohler, CMP
Sr. Program Manager
Office of CME
DISCLOSURE
POLICY
It is the policy of the University of
Minnesota Office of Continuing
Medical Education to ensure
balance, independence, objectivity
and scientific rigor in all of
its sponsored educational activities.
All participating faculty,
course directors, and planning
committee members are
required to disclose to the
program audience any financial
relationships related to the
subject matter of this program.
It is not necessary to disclose
relationships with non-profit or
government organizations or
proprietary entities that do not
produce health care goods or
services. Relationships of
spouse/partner with proprietary
entities producing health care
goods or services should be
disclosed if they are of a nature
that may influence the objectivity
of the individual in a position to
control the content of the CME
activity. Disclosure information
is reviewed in advance in order
to manage and resolve any
possible conflicts of interest.
Specific disclosure information
for each course faculty will be
shared with the audience prior
to the faculty’s presentation.

SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
Location
The symposium will be held in the A. I. Johnson Great Room at the
McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota East Bank Campus.
Overnight Accommodations
A block of sleeping rooms is available at the Radisson University Hotel,
615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, at the discounted rate of $129
plus current tax. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel at
www.radisson.com/univ_minneapolis - click on “More Search Options”
in the Room Reservation Section – Enter Dates of Stay – Then under
Promotional Code enter: GLAUC-Guests will then be linked to the
block.
Registration Fee and Cancellation Policy
There is an $85 registration fee for this year’s symposium to supplement
course materials, meals and general course expenses. Pre-registration
is required. There is no refund for registration cancellations.
Acknowledgement of Support
All participating organizations will be acknowledged in the final program.
Registration Confirmation
A letter of confirmation, driving directions and parking information will be
mailed to you after we receive your completed registration form.