Next Steps for the Neuro-Ophthalmic Complaint: When (Not) to Worry

Saturday, February 13, 2021, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Virtual, Chicago, IL


This is a free virtual CME to help you stay connected and meet your CME requirements during this unprecedented time. Join Northwestern and guest faculty as they address the gap in early recognition and diagnosis of neuro-ophthalmologic disease, via live case presentations, high-level didactic lectures and panel discussion.

1. Discuss and apply diagnostic criteria for idiopathic intracranial hypertension, optic neuropathy, migraine with aura, thyroid eye disease, cranial neuropathies.
2. Explain how to diagnose and manage optic nerve swelling as result of variety of etiologies.
3. Demonstrate when expedited evaluation in the ER or consultation with neuroophthalmology is required for patients with neuro-ophthalmic complaints.
4. Review new monoclonal antibody treatments for management of giant cell arteritis and thyroid eye disease.
5. Consult allied healthcare professionals (neurosurgery, nutritionists, low vision specialists) appropriately in the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension and other neuro-ophthalmic disorders.

There is no fee to attend but you must register here to reserve your spot. 

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 hours)