Val Shestopalov, Ph.D.
Dr. Shestopalov is Assistant Professor, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
Dr. Shestopalov reports no commercial conflicts of interest.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Describe the basic biology and physiology of the lens
Diagnose and classify cataracts
Conduct a systematic evaluation of patients with cataracts
Discuss the relationship between cataracts and systemic medical conditions.
