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Activity Steps
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Description
Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation MethodSuccessful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.Getting the Most out of the ActivityAs you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) for correcting refractive error.
- Describe the types of PIOLs available.
- List criteria for patient selection for implantation of PIOLs.
- Describe the surgical procedures and postoperative care for patients who undergo PIOL implantation.
Disclosures
Dr. Thompson has disclosed that he is/was the recipient of grant/research support from Alcon, AMO, Acu Focus, and Ophtec; is/was a member of the speakers bureaus of Ophtec, AMO, and Alcon; and is/was a stock shareholder of Bausch & Lomb. Dr. Yilmaz has disclosed that he has no significant relationships with or financial interests in any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity.
Price:
$49.00
Credits:
- ACCME 1.5 CME
Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Test Code: CO0508A
Published: May 2008
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources:
Contemporary Opthamology
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)