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  • Choroidal Neovascularization
  • Endothelial Growth Factors
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Myopia, Degenerative
  • Scotoma

Degenerative Myopia

Pathological myopia is a progressive eye condition characterized by excessive eyeball elongation, leading to biomechanical stretching of the retina, choroid, and sclera. This abnormal growth causes significant changes in ocular structures, increasing the risk of severe complications such as retinal detachment, myopic maculopathy, and choroidal neovascularization. Patients with pathological myopia may present with symptoms like scotomas, metamorphopsia, and floaters. Early detection is crucial to prevent irreversible vision loss, and management often includes optical interventions, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, or surgical treatments, depending on the severity of complications. This course enhances the participant’s ability to recognize the clinical manifestations of pathological myopia, perform appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and implement timely management strategies. By collaborating with an interprofessional team including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and retinal specialists clinicians ensure comprehensive care that addresses the patient’s medical and lifestyle needs. This coordinated approach improves visual outcomes and enhances the overall quality of life for individuals with pathological myopia, primarily through early intervention and tailored long-term management plans.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

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No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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