Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Featured presenter:

Lucia Sorbin, MD

Professor | Ophthalmology | Retina and Uveitis
Harvard Medical School/Mass Eye and Ear

Disclosures: Dr Sorbin is a consultant for Norvartis Institute for Biomedical Research. This presentation will be evidence based and free of bias.

Lecture 1: Common Pitfalls in Uveitis Diagnosis and How to Avoid Them

Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, attendees should be able to:

• Understand how to identify features of uveitis that suggest an underlying infectious process
• Understand how to identify features of clinical exam and imaging that suggest a malignancy masquerading as uveitis
• Understand how to formulate a list of appropriate testing to investigate the underlying cause of uveitis based on the history and examination.

Lecture 2: Update on the Uveitis Treatment Landscape

Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, attendees should be able to:

• Understand how to identify the different periocular and intravitreal steroid formulations available for treatment of uveitis
• Comprehend how to describe the differences in terms of duration and side effect profile for the different periocular and intravitreal steroid formulations available
• Understand how to identify the systemic agents used for the treatment of uveitis and when their use is indicated

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