Advances in Improving Outcomes in Patients With Severe Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (CME Monograph)

Activity Description and Purpose

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare form of chronic recurrent ocular allergy that primarily affects young males. The signs and symptoms of the condition can overlap with those of other allergic ocular conditions. A delayed diagnosis can lead to missed treatment opportunities and deleterious long-term consequences, including vision loss. Optimal treatment strategies include the use of traditional approaches and the integration of a newly approved treatment. The purpose of this educational activity is to review the epidemiology of VKC and to provide an overview of current diagnostic and management approaches. The desired results of this activity are for clinicians to better identify and treat patients with VKC.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for ophthalmologists.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be better able to:

  • Describe clinical trial data for a new treatment for vernal keratoconjunctivitis
  • Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for a variety of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Participation
Course opens: 
03/10/2023
Course expires: 
03/31/2024

Faculty

Asim Ali, MD, FRCSC (Chair)
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief
Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Canada

Simon Fung, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Division of Cornea and Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

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Faculty

Asim Ali, MD, is a consultant for Santen Inc; and is a contracted researcher for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Simon Fung, MD, is a consultant for Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited*, Dompé US, Inc, and Santen Inc; and is a contracted researcher for Dompé US, Inc*.

* The financial relationship existed during the past 24 months but has now ended.

Peer Reviewer

This activity was peer reviewed. The peer reviewer has no relevant commercial relationships to disclose.

Planners, Managers, and Writers

MedEdicus planners, managers, and writers have no relevant commercial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation Statement

MedEdicus LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

MedEdicus LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Commercial Support

This continuing medical education activity is supported through an educational grant from Santen Inc.

Off-Label Discussion

This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of drugs and devices. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each drug or device discussed in this activity for approved dosing, indications, and warnings.

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Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of MedEdicus LLC or Santen Inc.

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Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Participation
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