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12th Annual Symposium on Enhancing Geriatric Understanding and Education (SEGUE): Polypharmacy and Elder Abuse in Geriatric Ophthalmology - June 15, 2024
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
There is a demographic shift in the U.S. towards an older population. This “gray tsunami” will disproportionately affect ophthalmology as a specialty because our top disorders are diseases of the elderly (age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), glaucoma and cataracts). Geriatric ophthalmic patients are not simply “older adults”; they have unique responses to treatment and disease and may have co-morbidities that impact diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Moreover, elderly patients may require the expertise of several health professionals from diverse disciplines who have experience in dealing with specific geriatric syndromes. Increasing geriatric expertise among ophthalmologists and primary care specialists while promoting competent, compassionate care of elderly patients is imperative.
This activity seeks to address the needs of the geriatric patient population by arming providers with the necessary information on topics such as diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, cataracts, glaucoma, low-vision, as well as related co-morbidities (e.g., depression, dementia, hearing loss, function loss, driving and elder abuse). There is an insufficient number of geriatricians to meet the demographic shift, and individual specialty providers, generalists and allied health personnel will be required to have expertise in geriatric domains within their areas of service in order to provide care that is optimal, cost effective and safe.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
| Physician (non-HM located within the Greater Houston Area) | $185 |
| Physician (non-HM located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $50 |
| All Others | $15 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, geriatricians, internists, family practitioners, residents, fellows, physician assistants, registered nurses, advanced practice nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals with an interest in geriatric ophthalmology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe glaucoma issues in the elderly, including compliance issues with therapy specific to elderly, avoiding polypharmacy and enhancing short-term and long-term compliance.
- Discuss medical and ophthalmic surgical issues in the elderly, including when and when not to operate, consent issues, and falls and fractures in the postoperative period.
- Describe age-related macular degeneration issues, including management and new treatments, the role of vitamin therapy, and the need for low vision services.
| TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 7:00 AM | Registration | |
| 8:00 AM | Symposium Welcome | Andrew G. Lee, MD |
| Plenary Session I: Polypharmacy and the Beer's List in NeuroOp Panelists: Ore-Ofe O. Adesina, MD, Hilary A. Beaver, MD, Julianna Fernandez Pharm. D., BCPS, BCGP, Rod Foroozan, MD, Stacy V. Smith, MD, Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA, Nagham Al Zubidi, MD Risk Management: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | ||
| 8:15 AM | Case Presentation | Saif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD |
| 8:30 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 8:45 AM | Impact of Polypharmacy on Vision Rehab in the Elderly | Danese Zander, OTR |
| Plenary Session II: Drug Side Effects in Elderly Moderator: Panelists: Ore-Ofe O. Adesina, MD, Rod Foroozan, MD, Stacy V. Smith, MD, Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA | ||
| 9:00 AM | Case Presentation | Saif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD |
| 9:20 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| Plenary Session III: Systemic Safety Issues in Medical Treatment in Glaucoma and NeuroOp Moderator: Case #1 Panelist: Nicholas Bell, MD Case #2 Panelist: Nagham Al-Zubidi, MD, Sushma Yalamanchili, MD, Cybelle Woon, MD Risk Management: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | ||
| 9:30 AM | Case Presentation #1 | Osama Al Deyabat, MD |
| 9:45 AM | Case Presentation #2 | Saif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD |
| 10:00AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 10:15 AM | Break | |
| Plenary Session IV: RETINA: Vitreoretinal Drug Issues in Elderly Comprehensive Panelist: Rahul Pandit, MD Panelist: Helen Li, MD Medicolegal Panelist: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | ||
| 10:30 AM | Case Presentation | Garvin Davis, MD, MPH, FACS |
| 11:00 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| Plenary Session V: Ethical Issues in Glaucoma Therapy Moderator: Panelists: Hilary A. Beaver, MD, Nicholas P. Bell, MD and Amy G. Coburn, MD Risk Management: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | ||
| 11:15 AM | Case Presentation | Osama Al Deyabat, MD |
| 11:45 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 12:00 PM | Break | |
| 12:10 PM | Lunch Keynote: Patient Safety and Medications in the Elderly - A Systems Approach | Shlomit Schaal, MD |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch Keynote: Elder Abuse in Opthalmology | Jill Rutledge, MD |
| Plenary Session VI: Medicolegal Drug Toxicity Cases in the Elderly Moderator: Panelists: Ore-Ofe O. Adesina, MD, Rod Foroozan, MD, Andrew G. Lee, MD, Stacy V. Smith, MD, Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA, Sushma Yalamanchili, MD, Nagham Al Zubidi, MD Risk Management: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | ||
| 1:00 PM | Case Presentation #1 | Osama Al Deyabat, MD |
| 1:25 PM | Case Presentation #2 | Saif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD |
| 1:50 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 2:00 PM | Adjourn | |
In-Person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute (6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
| COURSE DIRECTORS |
| Andrew G. Lee, MD |
| Herb and Jean Lyman Centennial Chair in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Academic Institute Full Clinical Member, Research Institute Chair, Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute Houston Methodist |
Available Credit
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 4.75 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
- 5.25 Attendance
- 5.50 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 5.50 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
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Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Click the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, the Status should say "In progress" and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
| Physician (non-HM located within the Greater Houston Area) | $185 |
| Physician (non-HM located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $50 |
| All Others | $15 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.