Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Canada, or Mexico who read any 3 of the selected continuing medical education (CME) articles in this issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, complete the CME Evaluation Form, and fax it to the number or mail it to the address at the bottom of the CME Evaluation Form are eligible for category 1 CME credit. There is no charge.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour of Category 1 credit per Archives of Ophthalmology issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that were actually spent in the educational activity.
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico, or Canada are eligible for CME credit even if they live or practice in other countries. Physicians licensed in other countries are also welcome to participate in this CME activity. However, the PRA is only available to physicians licensed in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
To earn credit, read the articles designated for CME credit carefully and complete the CME Evaluation Form. The CME Evaluation Form must be submitted within 4 weeks of the issue date. A certificate awarding 1 hour of category 1 CME credit will be faxed or mailed to you; it is then your responsibility to maintain a record of credit received. Questions about CME credit processing should be directed to The Blackstone Group; tel: (312) 419-0400, ext 225; fax: (312) 269-1636.
One of our goals is to assess continually the educational needs of our readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of the Archives of Ophthalmology. To achieve this goal, we need your help. You must complete the CME Evaluation Form to receive credit.
Statement of Educational Purpose
The objective of the Archives of Ophthalmology is education: To inform its readers of progress, problems, and pertinent research in the practice of ophthalmology through the publication of original contributions and observations. A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed annually by the journal's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout the year with information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. The Archives of Ophthalmology Reader's Choice CME activity allows readers, as adult learners, to determine their own educational needs and to assist the editors in addressing their needs in future issues.
Readers of the Archives of Ophthalmology should be able to attain the following educational objectives: (1) learn the latest advances in the field of medical and surgical ophthalmology and apply this information to their current practices; (2) acquire new information in the laboratory sciences that is pertinent to the field of ophthalmology; and (3) learn diagnostic and management skills through case scenarios and discussion of current controversial issues.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Ophthalmology
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
The Role of Apoptosis in the Pathogenesis of Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy of the Cornea (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn that excessive apoptosis may play a role in the pathogenesis of Fuchs dystrophy.
Intraocular Surgery After Treatment of Retinoblastoma (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To understand that cataract surgery can be safely performed in most patients who have previously been treated for retinoblastoma, though caution is required when there is a need for vitrectomy surgery.
Cycloplegic Refractions in Healthy Children Aged 1 Through 48 Months (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To acknowledge that hyperopia and variability of spherical equivalent significantly decline with age in normal children.
Aggregation of Refractive Error and 5-Year Changes in Refractive Error Among Families in the Beaver Dam Eye Study (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn of the supportive evidence of genetics on refractive error, though not on changes in refraction that occur over time.
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Lens Opacities: The Salisbury Eye Evaluation Project (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn of a possible protective association between the use of hormone replacement therapy and cataract development.
