Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM
This grand round has already taken place.
March 2nd, 2022 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours
Description
This presentation will provide an introduction to the development of the retina and retinal anatomy, including arterial supply, which provide the substrate for understanding most retinal diseases. This will be followed by a discussion of the 6 types of retinal hemorrhages, how they are distinguished from each other and their main causes. Ischemic disease of the retinal will be discussed, and include the main causes of choroidal and retinal ischemia, and the features of central and branch retinal artery occlusions and diabetic retinopathy.
Dates and Times
Start: 3/2/2022 12:00 PM
End: 3/2/2022 1:00 PM
Objectives
1. Be familiar with retinal development and anatomy and understand how retinal structure underlies some pathologies that can occur in adult retina.
2. Know some causes of the 6 types of retinal hemorrhage, the location of the blood in each and how they appear on fundoscopy.
3. Know the three basic phases of diabetic retinopathy and their pathological correlates.
Speakers
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Need help with this Grand Round Session?
Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:
Nancy Strein
Department: Pathology
Phone: (631) 444-3000
Email: nancy.strein@stonybrookmedicine.edu