12th Annual Symposium on Enhancing Geriatric Understanding and Education (SEGUE): Polypharmacy and Elder Abuse in Geriatric Ophthalmology - June 15, 2024

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 TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist (HM) employeeFree 
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.
Course summary
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
  • 5.25 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 5.25 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

Course opens: 
03/15/2024
Course expires: 
07/15/2024
Event starts: 
06/15/2024 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
06/15/2024 - 2:00pm CDT
Cost:
$185.00
TIMEPRESENTATIONSPEAKER(S)
7:00 AMRegistration  
8:00 AMSymposium WelcomeAndrew 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, Jade Schiffman, MD, FAAO, FAAN, Stacy V. Smith, MD, Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA, Nagham Al Zubidi, MD
Risk Management: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA
8:15 AMCase PresentationSaif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD
8:30 AMPanel Discussion 
8:45 AMImpact of Polypharmacy on Vision Rehab in the ElderlyDanese Zander, OTR 
 Plenary Session II: Drug Side Effects in Elderly
Moderator: Hilary A. Beaver, MD
Panelists: Ore-Ofe O. Adesina, MD, Rod Foroozan, MD, Jade Schiffman, MD, FAAO, FAAN, Stacy V. Smith, MD, Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA
9:00 AMCase PresentationSaif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD
9:20 AMPanel Discussion 
 Plenary Session III:  Systemic Safety Issues in Medical Treatment in Glaucoma and NeuroOp
Moderator: Andrew G. Lee, MD
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 AMCase Presentation #1Osama Al Deyabat, MD
9:45 AMCase Presentation #2Saif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD
10:00AMPanel Discussion 
10:15 AMBreak 
 Plenary Session IV: RETINA: Vitreoretinal Drug Issues in Elderly
Moderator: Garvin Davis, MD, MPH
Comprehensive Panelist: Rahul Pandit, MD
Panelist: Helen Li, MD
Medicolegal Panelist: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA
10:30 AMCase Presentation Garvin Davis, MD, MPH, FACS
11:00 AMPanel Discussion 
 Plenary Session V: Ethical Issues in Glaucoma Therapy
Moderator: Andrew G. Lee, MD
Panelists: Hilary A. Beaver, MD, Nicholas P. Bell, MD and Amy G. Coburn, MD

Risk Management: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA
11:15 AMCase PresentationOsama Al Deyabat, MD
11:45 AMPanel Discussion 
12:00 PMBreak
12:10 PMLunch Keynote: Reimagining Healthcare DeliveryShlomit Schaal, MD
12:30 PMLunch Keynote: Elder Abuse in OpthalmologyJill Rutledge, MD
 Plenary Session VI: Medicolegal Drug Toxicity Cases in the Elderly
Moderator: Andrew G. Lee, MD
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 PMCase Presentation #1Osama Al Deyabat, MD
1:25 PMCase Presentation #2Saif Aldeen Saleh Tawfiq Alryalat, MD
1:50 PMPanel Discussion 
2:00 PMAdjourn
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston

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
  • 5.25 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 5.25 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, the Status should say "In progress" and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist (HM) employeeFree 
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.