Addressing Treatment Barriers in nAMD, DME, and RVO: Strategies to Improve Awareness and Reduce Disparities
An Extension of the Vision RELIEF DIVERSITY Initiative
PROGRAM CHAIR
Adrienne W. Scott, MD
Chief, Wilmer Eye Institute – Bel Air
Associate Professor
Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Division
Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Baltimore, Maryland
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This educational Whiteboard Snapshot program offers ophthalmologists and retina specialists an opportunity to recognize key patient factors that contribute to suboptimal initiation and adherence to anti-VEGF therapy in the management of nAMD, DME, and RVO. Through engaging whiteboard animations, participants will discover practical, evidence-based strategies to identify and overcome patient barriers, helping ensure equitable and optimal vision outcomes for patients living with retinal disease.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and retina specialists.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize key patient factors that contribute to suboptimal initiation and adherence to anti-VEGF therapy
- Discuss approaches to screen and evaluate patient-level barriers that influence treatment disparities
- Develop strategies to improve access and adherence to treatment by addressing patient barriers, including optimizing dosing intervals and incorporating next-generation anti-VEGF agents
- Implement evidence-based strategies, including patient communication and individualized therapy approaches, to reduce disparities
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER
Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER DISCLAIMER
Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (eg, name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Adrienne W. Scott, MD | Consulting Fees: AbbVie, Allergan, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Apellis, Astellas Pharma, Regeneron, Genentech Roche, Adverum Biotechnologies, EyePoint Contracted Research: Genentech Roche, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Regeneron Stock Options: Added Health Material Support: Optos Travel: Bayer |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharon Windsor Harker, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, VP of Med/Sci Services and Learner Engagement of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin-Samuels, Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Kristen Marks, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: December 10, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: December 10, 2026
Copyright © 2025 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
PROGRAM CHAIR
Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, FASRS
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Florida Retina Institute
Orlando Health-Orlando Regional Medical Center
AdventHealth Orlando
Rinehart Surgery Center
Orlando, Florida
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This educational Whiteboard Snapshot program offers healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with retinal diseases an opportunity to address disparities in nAMD, DME, and RVO management by identifying factors that lead to loss to follow-up. Through interactive whiteboard animations, participants will develop strategies to mitigate patient barriers by implementing individualized communication and evidence-based clinical approaches in order to reduce health disparities and promote equitable, long-term adherence for patients living with retinal diseases.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and retina specialists.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize key patient factors that contribute to suboptimal initiation and adherence to anti-VEGF therapy
- Develop strategies to improve access and adherence to treatment by addressing patient barriers, including optimizing dosing intervals and incorporating next-generation anti-VEGF agents
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER
Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER DISCLAIMER
Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (eg, name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Matthew A. Cunningham, MD | Consulting Fees: AbbVie, Genentech, Ocular Therapeutix, Alimera Sciences, Alcon, ANI, Eye point, Ocuphire Pharma, Astellas Speakers Bureaus: Genentech, Regeneron, Astellas, Apellis Investigator: Alimera, Genentech, Inc., Jaeb Center for Health Research, Regeneron (Sienna), Novartis, Ocuphire Pharma, REGENEXBIO, Aviceda Therapeutics, Oculis, Henlius, Parexel, Ocular Therapeutix, EyePoint |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharon Windsor Harker, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, VP of Med/Sci Services and Learner Engagement of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicolas Applyrs Jr, D.O., M.S., M.P.H., has nothing to disclose.
- Arpan Patel, MD, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin-Samuels, Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Kristen Marks, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: January 09, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: January 09, 2027
Copyright © 2026 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
PROGRAM CHAIR
David Chin Yee, MD, FASRS
Partner and Director of Clinical Trials
Georgia Retina
Atlanta, Georgia
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This educational Whiteboard Snapshot program offers healthcare professionals who care for patients with retinal diseases the opportunity to understand how individualizing the treatment plan can help overcome barriers and improve vision outcomes. Through interactive whiteboard animations, participants will develop strategies to recognize and address key patient factors in order to help bridge disparities in treatment access and adherence, including patient communication and individualized management approaches.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and retina specialists.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize key patient factors that contribute to suboptimal initiation and adherence to anti-VEGF therapy
- Implement evidence-based strategies, including patient communication and individualized therapy approaches, to reduce disparities
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER
Med Learning Group (MLG) is proud to be recognized as an ACCME Innovation Partner, leading the way in simplifying CME for physicians. As an Innovation Partner, MLG will be working with the ACCME by submitting credits directly to CME Passport.
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER DISCLAIMER
Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (eg, name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| David Chin Yee, MD, FASRS | Consulting Fee: Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Alcon Speakers Bureau: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Astellas Pharma, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, ANI Pharmaceuticals Contracted Research: Apellis, Regeneron, Genentech, Eyepoint, Eclipse Life Sciences, Annexon Biosciences, 4DMT |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharon Windsor Harker, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, VP of Med/Sci Services and Learner Engagement of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Arpan Patel, MD, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin-Samuels, Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Kristen Marks, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: February 10, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: February 10, 2027
Copyright © 2026 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
