25th UC Ophthalmology Conference & Research Symposium

Saturday, April 18, 2020, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.50 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Designated (3.50 hours)


*****Updated Information - Only Being Held Online due to COVID-19 Pandemic*****
This year, the conference will be held online using Zoom audiovisual conferencing. The technology is user friendly; and further details are below. The conference will showcase our residents, fellows, medical and graduate students. George Williams, M.D., who was slated to be our keynote speaker, will present at next year’s conference.

There is no registration fee, although pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please send your name, address, phone number, & email address to either [email protected] or

Dept. of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
PO Box 670527
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0527
Attn: Michele Wyan

ZOOM meeting site opens at 7:30 a.m.

CME Fee: $50 for those who wish to receive 3.5 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Payment must be received prior to the meeting.  Either send a $50 check or money order made payable to “University of Cincinnati Dept. of Ophthalmology” attention Michele Wyan, to the above address. Or, you may pay online by credit card, debit card, or echeck at the website below.  For online payment: 1) click on the link below, 2) select the icon CME for Annual Symposium, then 3) select either credit card for both debit & credit card payments or select echeck for direct debit from your checking account.

https://secure.touchnet.net/C21575_ustores/web/classic/store_main.jsp?STOREID=77&SINGLESTORE=true

For more information about this activity, please contact Michele Wyan at [email protected].

Using ZOOM audiovisual conferencing on a computer with a webcam (desktop or laptop):

1. Open your web browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and type in “Zoom.us/join.”
2. Type in the Meeting ID “5135585151” and select “Join.”
3. If you have used Zoom in the past on this device, the Zoom app is already downloaded on your computer and you will be prompted to allow this page to open “zoom.us.” Select “Allow,” then select “Join with Video.”
4. If you have not used Zoom in the past, the Zoom app is not on this device. You will receive the message “If nothing prompts from your browser, “download & run Zoom.” Select “download & run Zoom.”
a. After the Zoom app downloads, open the Zoom app to run. If queried, allow ‘zoom.us” to access files in your Downloads folder.
b. Select “Join a Meeting” and type in the Meeting ID “5135585151." Do not select “Sign Up” and do not select “Sign In.” There will be no charge for joining a Zoom meeting.
c. Next, select “Join” without checking the boxes “Don’t connect to audio” & “Turn off my video.” Your audio will be automatically muted; & your webcam will be automatically turned off by our meeting IT.
5. Zoom will prompt you to “Join with Computer Audio” to hear others and to be heard. Select “Join with Computer Audio” so that you can ask questions during Q and A. When you want to ask a question, select the “Unmute” icon. If you want to be seen while asking a question, select the “Start Video” icon and your camera will turn on. Do not select Switch Cameras and do not select Switch to Gallery View.

Using ZOOM audiovisual conferencing on a cell phone or tablet:

1. Download the ZOOM Cloud Meetings app.
2. Open the Zoom app and select “Join a Meeting.” Do not select “Sign Up” and do not select “Sign In.” There will be no charge for joining a Zoom meeting.
3. Type in the Meeting ID “5135585151” using no spaces and no dashes and select “Join.”
4. Video: The next prompt gives you the option of joining the meeting by allowing Zoom to access your webcam. Select “Join without Video” in order to see the meeting speakers and PowerPoint presentations but to have your webcam turned off. If you select “Join with Video,” your webcam will automatically be turned off by our meeting IT. If you want to be seen while asking a question, select the “Start Video” icon and your camera will turn on. Do not select Switch Cameras and do not select Switch to Gallery View.
5. Audio: To hear others, please join audio by selecting “Call using the Internet Audio.” Your microphone will automatically be muted by our meeting IT. If you choose to ask a question during Q & A, select the “Unmute” icon. You may be asked to turn on your device microphone for the Zoom app in your Privacy Settings.

Note: There may be some variation in the aforementioned ZOOM wording and options on different devices.

1. Identify new areas of basic science and clinical research in ophthalmology
2. Discuss and utilize new teaching, diagnostic, and management strategies in ophthalmology
3. Define the role of new surgical modalities in ophthalmology

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Disclaimer Statement
The opinions expressed during the live activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Cincinnati. The information is presented for the purpose of advancing the attendees’ professional development.

Faculty Disclosure Declaration
According to the disclosure policy of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, all faculty, planning committee members, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant relationships with any commercial interest related to this activity. The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity and levels of evidence. Disclosure will be made at the time of activity.

Learner Assurance Statement
The University of Cincinnati is committed to resolving all conflicts of interest issues that could arise as a result of prospective faculty members’ relationships with drug or device manufacturer(s). The University of Cincinnati is committed to retaining only those speakers with financial interests that can be reconciled with the goals and educational integrity of the CME activity.

Off-Label Disclosure Statement
Faculty members are required to inform the audience when they are discussing off-label, unapproved uses of devices and drugs. Physicians should consult full prescribing information before using any product mentioned during this educational activity.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.

Saturday, April 18, 2020

We gratefully acknowledge the Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation for their educational grant and Petersen Leadership Lecture in support of this educational activity.