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Roundtable Discussion Part 3: New and Emerging Pharmaceutical Presbyopia Treatments

By: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO; Derek N. Cunningham, OD, FAAO; Ian Benjamin Gaddie, OD, FAAO; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO; Jack L. Schaeffer, OD, FAAO; Gina M. Wesley, OD, MD, FAAO

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Drs. Paul Karpecki, Derek Cunningham, Ben Gaddie, Cecelia Koetting, Jack Schaeffer, and Gina Wesley discuss the impact of presbyopia progression on a patient’s quality of life.

Expiration Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Release Date: September 8, 2021

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the various pharmacological presbyopia treatments, including efficacy, safety, and functionality

Accreditation and Designation Statement

Sponsored by:

Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) is an approved COPE administrator.
This activity, COPE Activity Number 122647, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. 
This course is approved for .50 hours of CE. 
Course #:  74660-AS
Activity ID: 122647

Participation Method

In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.

Course Viewing Requirements

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Google Chrome (recent versions) for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, or Linux
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Hardware Requirements:
4GB+ RAM
Recommended internet speed 5Mbps+

Faculty and Disclosures

Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO

Director of Cornea and External Disease
Kentucky Eye Institute
Lexington, Kentucky
Associate Professor
College of Optometry
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky

Derek N. Cunningham, OD, FAAO

Co-Founder and President
Sports Vision Pros LLC
Director of Optometry and Clinical Research
Dell Laser Consultants
Austin, TX

Ian Benjamin Gaddie, OD, FAAO

Owner and Director
Gaddie Eye Centers
Louisville, Kentucky

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO

Optometrist
Virginia Eye Consultants
Norfolk, Virginia

Jack L. Schaeffer, OD, FAAO

Past President and Founder
Chief of Optometry
Schaeffer Eye Center
Birmingham, AL

Gina M. Wesley, OD, MD, FAAO

Optometrist
Complete Eye Care of Medina
Medina, Minnesota

DISCLOSURE POLICY
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 conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity.

The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with commercial interests:

Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan/AbbVie, Eyenovia, Ocuphire, and Orasis. Stock/Shareholder: Ocuphire and Orasis.

Derek N. Cunningham, OD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Alcon Vision, Bausch + Lomb, Blephex, Eyevance, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Ocular Therapeutix, Orasis, and Sight Sciences.

Ian Benjamin Gaddie, OD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan and Orasis. Speaker’s Bureau: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Allergan, and Bausch + Lomb. Stock/Shareholder: Orasis.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Glaukos, Orasis, and Oyster Point. Speaker’s Bureau: RVL.

Jack L. Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan, Mati Therapeutics, Orasis, and Visus. Speaker’s Bureau: Alcon Vision, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Mati Therapeutics, Novartis, and Precipt. Stock/Shareholder: Mati Therapeutics, Orasis, Precipt, and Tearfilm.

Gina M. Wesley, OD, MD, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Bausch + Lomb and Orasis. Grant/Research Support: Alcon Vision, Coopervision, and Johnson & Johnson Vision. Stock/Shareholder: Bausch + Lomb.

The Evolve and The Fundingsland Group planners have no financial relationships with commercial interests. 

Disclaimer

OFF-LABEL STATEMENT
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.

DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Evolve, The Fundingsland Group or Orasis Pharmaceuticals. 

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