Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Canada,
or Mexico who read any 3 of the selected continuing medical education (CME)
articles in this issue of Archives of Ophthalmology,
complete the CME Evaluation Form, and fax it to the number or mail it to the
address at the bottom of the CME Evaluation Form are eligible for category
1 CME credit. There is no charge.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education
for physicians. The AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour
of Category 1 credit per Archives of Ophthalmology
issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician should
claim only those hours of credit that were actually spent in the educational
activity.
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico,
or Canada are eligible for CME credit even if they live or practice in other
countries. Physicians licensed in other countries are also welcome to participate
in this CME activity. However, the PRA is only available to physicians licensed
in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
To earn credit, read the articles designated for CME credit carefully
and complete the CME Evaluation Form. The CME Evaluation Form must be submitted
within 4 weeks of the issue date. A certificate awarding 1 hour of category
1 CME credit will be faxed or mailed to you; it is then your responsibility
to maintain a record of credit received. Questions about CME credit processing
should be directed to The Blackstone Group; tel: (312) 419-0400, ext 225;
fax: (312) 269-1636.
One of our goals is to assess continually the educational needs of our
readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of the Archives of Ophthalmology. To achieve this goal, we need your help.
You must complete the CME Evaluation Form to receive credit.
Statement of Educational Purpose
The objective of the Archives of Ophthalmology
is education: To inform its readers of progress, problems, and pertinent research
in the practice of ophthalmology through the publication of original contributions
and observations. A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed annually
by the journal's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout the year
with information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. The Archives of Ophthalmology Reader's Choice CME activity
allows readers, as adult learners, to determine their own educational needs
and to assist the editors in addressing their needs in future issues.
Readers of the Archives of Ophthalmology should
be able to attain the following educational objectives: (1) learn the latest
advances in the field of medical and surgical ophthalomology and apply this
information to their current practices; (2) acquire new information in the
laboratory sciences that is pertinent to the field of ophthalmology; and (3)
learn diagnostic and management skills through case scenarios and discussion
of current controversial issues.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Ophthalmology
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
The COMS Randomized Trial of Iodine 125 Brachytherapy
for Choroidal Melanoma, II: Characteristics of Patients Enrolled and Not Enrolled:
COMS Report No. 17 Article
Educational Objective: To point out the external
validity and applicability of the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS)
results to all patients who meet eligibility criteria for the study.
The COMS Randomized Trial of Iodine 125 Brachytherapy
for Choroidal Melanoma, III: Initial Mortality Findings: COMS Report No. 18 Article
Educational Objective: To demonstrate that
mortality rates did not differ between patients receiving iodine 125 brachytherapy
vs those undergoing enucleation surgery in the treatment of choroidal melanoma.
Discriminating Between Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes
Using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph, GDx Nerve Fiber Analyzer, and Optical
Coherence Tomograph Article
Educational Objective: To acknowledge that
the Optical Coherence Tomograph and the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph yielded
higher sensitivity measurements than those of the GDx Nerve Fiber Analyzer.
Comparison of the Ocular Hypotensive Lipid AGN 192024
With Timolol: Dosing, Efficacy, and Safety Evaluation of a Novel Compound
for Glaucoma Management Article
Educational Objective: To demonstrate the apparent
safety, tolerability, and superior hypotensive efficacy of AGN 192024 compared
with timolol.
Risk Factors for Late-Onset Infection Following Glaucoma
Filtration Surgery Article
Educational Objective: To show that the use
of mitomycin C and episodic or continuous antibiotic usage are associated
with an increased risk of late infection.
Long-term Nutrient Intake and Early Age-Related Nuclear
Lens Opacities Article
Educational Objective: To reveal that a higher
intake of vitamin C seems to lessen the development of nuclear lens opacities.