Optimizing Glaucoma Outcomes With Sustained-Release Therapy and Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery

0.75CME

45MINS

Overview

Provider Statement

This continuing education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education

Support Statement

This activity is supported by an educational grant from AbbVie Inc.

Activity Description

The increasing prevalence of glaucoma challenges ophthalmologists to manage a growing population of patients with effective and personalized therapies. Although early interventions remain the foundation of glaucoma management, many patients struggle with adherence to daily eye drops, thus limiting their effectiveness. Sustained-release drug delivery systems offer a promising solution by ensuring adherence and supporting long-term intraocular pressure control. Additionally, minimally invasive bleb surgeries (MIBS; a subgroup of minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries [MIGS] that avoids conjunctival dissection) further expand surgical options for patients requiring alternatives to topical therapy or conventional filtering procedures. In this CE activity, experts in the field discuss the patient population who may benefit from evidence-based sustained-release therapy and report the latest evidence for MIGS options for glaucoma treatment. Additionally, these experts will present real-world case studies that provide further insights into appropriate patient selection and management.

Target Audience

The intended audience for this activity is comprehensive ophthalmologists involved in the management of patients with glaucoma.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Identify patients who are nonadherent to current glaucoma treatment and may benefit from evidence-based sustained-release therapy.
Select glaucoma treatment from innovative minimally invasive surgical options based on the latest evidence.

Activity Chair

Sarah H. Van Tassel, MD
Director, Glaucoma Service
Director, Glaucoma Fellowship
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, NY

Faculty

Analisa Arosemena, MD
Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgeon
Correct Vision Laser Institute
Elite Eyecare Specialists
Miami, FL

Christine L. Larsen, MD
Minnesota Eye Consultants
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI

Planner/Reviewer

Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP

Accreditation

ACCME Jointly accredited In support of improving patient care, Vindico Medical Education 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.

Credit Designation

Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This enduring material is approved for 1 year from the date of original release, March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027.

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Disclosures

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Relationship information is accurate at the time of content development.

Activity Chair and Faculty report the following relevant financial relationship(s)

Analisa Arosemena, MD
Advisor: AbbVie, Elios, Nova Eye, Oculus
Consultant: AbbVie, Alcon, Elios, Glaukos, New World Medical, Nova Eye, Oculus
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: AbbVie, Alcon, Elios, Glaukos, New World Medical, Nova Eye, Oculus
Individual Stocks (publicly traded): AbbVie

Christine L. Larsen, MD
Consultant: Alcon, Iantrek, Thea
Speaker Contracted by Ineligible Company: Alcon, Glaukos
Independent Research Contractor: AbbVie, iSTAR

Sarah H. Van Tassel, MD
Consultant: AbbVie, Alcon, Balance Ophthalmics, Glaukos, New World Medical, Thea, Zeiss
Stock Options: Balance Ophthalmics

Reviewer/Planner reports the following relevant financial relationship(s)

Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Vindico Medical Education staff report the following relevant financial relationship(s)

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Unlabeled and Investigational Usage

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