TOPIC:  Neuro-ophthalmic Manifestations of Wernicke Encephalopathy

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: BY THE END OF THE ACTIVITY, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

1.Discuss appropriate treatment for Neuro-ophthalmic Manifestations of Wernicke Encephalopathy

2. Change practice patterns that are not consistent with current standards of care.

3. Promote interdisciplinary learning between general Ophthalmologists and sub-specialists (Cornea,
Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Glaucoma, Pediatrics).

4. Possible language barriers in some patient encounters will be discussed and addressed, along with possible cultural disparities.

Target Audience: Physician Focus: Ophthalmology physicians and sub-specialists (Cornea, Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Glaucoma, Pediatrics)

Planner (varies):  Thomas Hwang, MD, or Lydia Hsu, MD, Ophthalmology, KP RWC

Speakers:  Thomas Hwang, MD, Ophthalmology, KP RWC

Resource: neuro-ophthalmic-manifestations-of-wernicke-encephalopa(1).pdf

Disclosure (as appropriate): None of the planners, faculty, committee members or reviewers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patient.

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Accreditation and Credits

The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Redwood City is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Redwood City designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity