Comparison of 25- and 27-gauge sutureless cannula-based intraocular lens scleral fixation visual acuity outcomes and complication rates

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify options for secondary IOL placement in patients who cannot have an IOL placed in the capsular bag
• Compare the visual outcomes and complication rates between 25 and 27 gauge sutureless intrascleral fixation of secondary IOLs

Accreditation and Designation Statement

Provided by Evolve Medical Education

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Evolve Medical Education, LLC and Vit Buckle Society.  Evolve Medical Education; LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Evolve Medical Education LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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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Faculty and Disclosures

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:

Maxwell Stem, MD, has had no financial agreement or affiliation with a commercial interest during the past year.

The Evolve staff and planners have no financial relationships with commercial interests.
Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, has 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