EXPERT FACULTY
Eleonora Lad, MD, PhD
Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Ophthalmology
Professor of Ophthalmology
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
David S. Chin Yee, MD, FASRS
Physician Partner and Director of Clinical Trials
Georgia Retina
Stockbridge, Georgia
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring activity for retina specialists and other eye care professionals focuses on managing geographic atrophy (GA) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Experts will review GA pathophysiology, including the complement cascade, and the use of advanced imaging for diagnosis and monitoring. The program covers emerging therapies, clinical data, and practical approaches for integrating new treatments into patient-centered care, with strategies for assessing progression, overcoming barriers, and collaborating with general ophthalmologists.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Summarize imaging modalities, clinical presentation of progressive GA, and the role of the complement cascade in disease pathogenesis
- Apply clinical data for the management of GA
- Develop strategies to monitor and comanage GA patients with ophthalmologists
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed to address the educational needs of the retina specialists who care for patients with GA secondary to AMD.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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 healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
COPE CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this asynchronous activity for a maximum of 1.0 COPE credit hour.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER
Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.
PHYSICIAN DISCLAIMER: Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (e.g., name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
Eleonora Lad, MD, PhD receives consultant fees from Apellis and Astellas. She receives contract research funding from Apellis.
David S. Chin Yee, MD, FASRS receives consultant fee from Neurotech and serves on the speaker bureau for Astellas, Apellis, Ani Pharmaceuticals, Genetech, and Regeneron.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Andrew Grzybowski, CEO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, COO of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Kelly Vicci, RN, BSN, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CE Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Scott, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Outcomes and Accreditation Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Felecia Beachum, Sr. Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and nonapproved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity.
In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.
Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science-based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: August 04, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: August 04, 2027
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