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:
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy of the Eye in CystinosisArticle
Educational objective: To learn that ocular ultrasound biomicroscopy demonstrates a narrowing of the angle with ciliary body configuration similar to that reported with plateau iris syndrome.
Long-term Effect of Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy on Intraocular PressureArticle
Educational objective: To learn that in patients with glaucoma, the long-term intraocular pressure is often elevated above precapsulotomy baseline.
Postoperative Application of Mitomycin for TrabeculectomiesArticle
Educational objective: To understand that a lower concentration of mitomycin applied postoperatively may lead to a lessened risk of long-standing hypotony.
Transplantation of Autologous Iris Pigment Epithelium After Removal of Choroidal Neovascular MembranesArticle
Educational objective: To acknowledge that autologous iris pigment may prove to be useful as an adjunct in the surgical management of age-related macular degeneration.
Pattern of Vascular Nonperfusion in Retinal Venous Occlusions Occurring Within the Optic Nerve With and Without Optic Nerve Head SwellingArticle
Educational objective: To learn that retinal vascular occlusions with associated optic nerve head swelling tend to occur in younger patients and have a better visual prognosis.
Alterations of the Blood-Retinal Barrier and Retinal Thickness in Preclinical Retinopathy in Subjects With Type 2 DiabetesArticle
Educational objective: To acknowledge that increased retinal thickness may not be directly associated with breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier.
Frequency of the Common Canaliculus: A Radiological StudyArticle
Educational objective: To learn via dacrocystography that the frequency of separate drainage of the upper and lower canaliculi into the lacrimal sac is approximately 2%.
Chronic Infantile Neurological Cutaneous and Articular/Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease SyndromeArticle
Educational objective: To recognize that the most common ocular manifestation of CINCA/NOMID syndrome involves optic disc changes.