A cherry-red spot refers to a red-tinted region at the center of the macula surrounded by retinal opacification. Cherry-red spots at the macula may be present in various pathologic conditions, including lysosomal storage disorders, retinal ischemia, and retinal infarction. Ruling out life-threatening or sight-threatening diseases is of paramount importance in a patient with a cherry-red spot at the macula. Ruling out serious life-threatening or sight-threatening diseases is crucial in a patient with a cherry-red spot at the macula. The management varies according to the cause. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of patients with cherry-red spots. It highlights the role of interprofessional team members in collaborating to provide well-coordinated care and enhance patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/19380
- 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)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - 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: General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Pediatric Neurology