Wet age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of severe vision loss in the elderly population, both in the United States and worldwide. Early detection is vital so that treatment can be implemented promptly, in turn increasing the potential for successful prevention of blindness. Affordable, home-monitoring techniques such as usage of an Amsler grid may help decrease the latency between onset of wet age-related macular degeneration and initiation of treatment. This activity describes who is a candidate for a home Amsler grid and reviews how to use the Amsler grid. Additionally, this activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in helping to identify patients who might benefit from this tool and educate these patients on how to use it.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/17488
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery