Guide to Diagnosing and Managing Strabismus

Activity description

This on-demand webcast will equip optometrists with the essential skills and knowledge to accurately diagnose and manage strabismus. Through a comprehensive exploration of diagnostic techniques, clinical presentations and management strategies, participants will enhance their ability to differentiate between mechanical and neurological etiologies and develop tailored treatment plans for various types of strabismus.

Provided by
This activity is provided by Optum Health Education and UnitedHealthcare Vision.

Commercial support
No commercial support was received for this activity.

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Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of optometrists and ophthalmologists who have an interest in the impact of SDOH on eye health.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify effective techniques for optometrists to accurately diagnose strabismus in clinical settings.
  • Compare and contrast the clinical presentations of mechanical versus neurological etiologies of strabismus.
  • Describe comprehensive management plans tailored to various types of strabismus.
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
Activity opens: 
12/09/2024
Activity expires: 
12/09/2027
Rating: 
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Presenter
Mark Wu, OD, FAAO
Assistant Professor
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Optometry

About the presenter
Dr. Mark Wu obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from UC Berkeley School of Optometry and then completed an ocular disease residency training program at the New Jersey VA Medical Center. Dr. Wu returned to his alma mater after completing his residency program and taught third- and fourth-year optometry students in the neuro-optometry, community health and pediatric clinics. 
After spending 10 years teaching at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Dr. Wu moved to southern California 2 years ago to pursue didactic teaching opportunities at Western University College of Optometry. Dr. Wu is excited to continue spreading his dry humor and passion for neuro-optometry rehabilitation at his new home.

Activity planner
Elizabeth Albert, MD
Clinical Activity Manager
Optum Health Education

Disclosures of relevant financial relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Optum Health Education (OHE) requires all those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, with ineligible companies and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. OHE ensures that the content is independent of commercial bias.

The activity faculty and planners have no financial relationships to disclose.

Method for calculating CE credit
CE credit was calculated by the complexity of content.

Accreditation statement
Joint Provider LogoIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Optum Health Education and UnitedHealthcare Vision. Optum Health Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Credit designation statements

Optometrists
Optum Health Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 COPE credit hours. Optometrists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
Course number: 94972-FV / Activity number: 129693

Physicians
Optum Health Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided to learners upon completion of activity requirements, enabling participants to register with licensing boards or associations that have not been preapproved for credits. To apply for credit types not listed above, participants should use the procedure established by the specific organization from which they wish to obtain credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
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