Managing Graves' Orbitopathy

Peter J. Dolman, MD, FRCSC

Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
4 April 2003

UBC Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
55 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Review the pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and course of Graves orbitopathy
• Review traditional classification systems for this condition
• Understand why a new VISA classification offers advantages in the assessment and management
• Understand the implementation of available anti-infalmmatory approaches to active disease
• Be aware of issues related to the timing of surgical intervention

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit