By: Daniel F. Kiernan, MD, FACS; Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
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Research indicates that sustained-release implants may have better efficacy and fewer systemic side effects when treating posterior segment uveitis than other corticosteroid delivery options or alternative nonsteroidal treatments. To provide the best treatment possible for patients undergoing eye surgery, ophthalmologists must have a thorough understanding of all available options and their benefits and challenges.
This webinar includes a lively discussion on current postoperative therapies, novel approaches that may improve efficacy and adherence, pivotal clinical trial data, and the importance of personalized treatment plans.
This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from EyePoint Pharmaceuticals.
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Daniel F. Kiernan, MD, FACS
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
The Eye Associates
Sarasota, FL
Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
Glaucoma Specialist
New York Eye Surgery Center
New York, NY
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It is the policy of Evolve that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent financial relationships relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all financial relationships prior to this educational activity.
The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Daniel F. Kiernan, MD, FACS, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, and Physician Recommended Nutraceuticals. Grant/Research Support: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals and Gyroscope. Speaker’s Bureau: Alimera, Allergan, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Mallinckrodt, Novartis, Physician Recommended Nutraceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Spark Therapeutics.
Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Alimera Sciences, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Beaver-Visitec International, Carl Zeiss Meditec, CATS, Ellex, ELT Sight, Equinox, Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos, Iridex, Ivantis/Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, New World Medical, Novartis, Ocular Science, Ocular Therapeutix, Omeros, Quantel Medical, Reichert, Santen, Shire Sight Sciences, Spyglass Thea, and ViaLase. Speaker’s Bureau: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Alimera Sciences, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Beaver-Visitec International, Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos, Iridex, Ivantis\Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, New World Medical, Novartis, Reichert, and Sight Sciences. Stock/Shareholder: CATS, ELT Sight, Equinox, Ivantis, Sight Sciences, and Spyglass.
The Evolve staff and planners have no financial relationships with commercial interests.
Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, has no financial relationships with commercial interests.
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This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
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