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SAP: Urgent Neuro-Ophthalmology: Case-based clinical approach

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What:
SAP | PAE
When:
2:00 PM, Saturday 21 Jun 2025 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Themes:
Self-assessment Program (SAP)Neuro-ophthalmology
Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify common neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, including temporal arteritis, sudden ischemic vision loss, cranial nerve palsy, carotid dissection, pituitary apoplexy, intracranial hemorrhage, and papilledema/intracranial mass.
  2. Implement the critical first steps in management to preserve vision and prevent systemic or neurological sequelae in neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
  3. Recognize the importance of timely intervention and advocate for expedited access to imaging, laboratory testing, and specialty consultation in urgent neuro-ophthalmic cases.

CanMEDS: Medical Expert

Target Audience: Ophthalmologists, Residents, Fellows, Medical Students 

SAPs are accredited for Royal College MOC Section 3 credits.

Please note: SAPs are an additional cost and advanced registration is required.

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