Accreditation Information

June 5-7, 2026
Orlando, FL

Activity Overview

The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for ophthalmologist to learn the most up to date information in ophthalmic medicine covering the subspecialties within general ophthalmology to strengthen the knowledge and skills of ophthalmologic professionals and to improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for an audience of nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and any other ophthalmologic health professional.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

Cornea / Anterior Segment / Refractive Surgery

Recognize common corneal and ocular surface conditions that prompt referral to cornea specialists and understand how these conditions may initially present in comprehensive practice; implement effective referral timing to enhance patient outcomes.
Recognize how cross-disciplinary discoveries have driven major advances in ophthalmology.

Glaucoma

Recognize scenarios where a trabeculectomy procedure may be an appropriate consideration for surgical intervention.

Retina-Vitreous

Describe the development and future of international collaborations in retina.
Explain the surgical management of viral retinitis when retinal detachment develops.

Oculoplastics

Review how to assess for the presence of lacrimal gland prolapse in pre-operative blepharoplasty patients.
Describe patient physical characteristics that require an external incision for lower blepharoplasty.

Risk Management / Ethics

Recognize risk factors which lead to medical malpractice claims.
Identify common efficiency-driven practices in clinical care that may unintentionally compromise patient understanding, shared decision-making, or trust.

Breakout Sessions

Discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
Identify major advances in key areas of cutting-edge research and technology in ophthalmology.
Review current and emerging therapies for the management and treatment of various ocular conditions.

Criteria for Success

Statements of credit will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance and submission of the activity evaluation form. A statement of credit will be available upon completion of an online evaluation/claimed credit form at www.ophmasters.com/cme. If you have questions about this CE activity, please contact AKH Inc. at tbrignoni@akhcme.com.

CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Florida Society of Ophthalmology. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Physicians

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Credit being awarded: 11.25 ANCC contact hours.

Physician Assistant

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Commercial Support

Full list of support will be provided prior to the start of the conference.