Continuing Medical Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and The Cornea Society. ASCRS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Objectives
Ophthalmologists attending the World Cornea Congress VI will be able to:

• improve diagnostic skills and discuss treatment options related to ocular infections;
• describe current research on the risk factors for, diagnosis of, and treatment of keratoconus and other ectatic disorders;
• evaluate current and emerging options for penetrating keratoplasty and keratoprostheses;
• dystrophies, degenerations, and potential therapeutic and diagnostic implications of advances in molecular genetics;
• contrast lamellar and endothelial keratoplasty techniques;
• evaluate and describe intraocular and corneal-based refractive surgery treatment options;
• explain current research related to the etiology and treatment of ocular surface diseases
• discuss research findings on biochemistry, physiology, and wound healing and the impact on patient outcomes; and
• describe current issues affecting global eye health and eye banking

CME Credits
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All CME activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are valid for recognition by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Note: All attendees must turn in their Attendee Verification voucher at the Materials Pick-up desk to verify attendance for CME eligibility. The program evaluation and CME credit claim will be available online.