Easing the Burden of Retinal Diseases: A Focus on the Optimal Application of Intravitreal Therapy in DME and nAMD

Program Overview

In this activity, an interprofessional panel of experts review some of the key challenges associated with intravitreal therapy in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular edema (nAMD); critical data on recent therapeutic advances designed to reduce the burden of treatment of these diseases are also highlighted. In addition, two patients with a history of DME or nAMD discuss their journey, while the panel highlights the role of the interprofessional care team and navigate the nuances of intravitreal therapy selection.

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Target Audience

Ophthalmology, retina specialists, and optometry clinicians 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Identify the disease- and treatment-related burdens experienced by patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD)
  • Utilize available data when choosing among approved therapies for patients with DME
  • Select therapeutic regimens for patients with nAMD in consideration of current safety and efficacy data from clinical trial and real-world settings
  • Integrate the unique roles and responsibilities of interprofessional care team members in the management of patients with DME and nAMD

Activity Faculty

Courtney Crawford, MD, FACS, FASRS

Courtney Crawford, MD, FACS, FASRS

Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Ophthalmology
Owner, Star Retina and Star Vision Research
Burleson, TX

Diana V. Do, MD  

Diana V. Do, MD

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs
Professor, Ophthalmology
The Byers Eye Institute
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, CA

R’Kes D. Starling, RPh, MBA

R’Kes D. Starling, RPh, MBA

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Reveles Clinical Services
Southlake, TX

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