Grand Rounds: Common Pediatric Ophthalmologic Conditions
03-26-2025
By Doris Canes Napoles, MD , Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Akron Children's, Akron, OH
Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Examine visual function in different groups age of pediatric patients. 2. Recognize and management of common ocular diseases in pediatric population. 3. Identify pediatric ophthalmologic conditions that require specialist evaluation.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and effective management of pediatric ocular conditions, including common and rare diseases, are crucial for preventing lifelong visual impairments. Enhancing proficiency in pediatric-specific examination techniques and ensuring timely referrals to specialists can significantly improve outcomes.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
03-25-2026
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The following presenter has indicated that there are no financial relationship with any ineligible companies: Dr. Doris Canes Napoles The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement:
Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
1. Focal Points. Clinical Practice Perspectives. Childhood Vision Screening. Volume XXXVI No.4 April 2018.
2. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. https://www.aao.org/image/epidemic-keratoconjunctivitis-2 Accessed June 28, 2019.
3. Jordan, G. A., & Beier, K. (2023, July 31). Chalazion. Chalazion - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499889/
