OasisLMS

Date of Release: March 23, 2026

Expiration Date: March 31, 2028

ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Expiration Date: March 31, 2027

Credits offered: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ASCLS P.A.C.E.®, NSGC (Pending)

Estimate time of completion: 3.5 hours

Medical Genetics in Ophthalmology: Through the Lens of Genetics-Informed Therapies

Description

Ophthalmic genetics is a well-established field for management, diagnosis, and counseling of rare genetic eye disorders and genetic systemic disorders with eye manifestations in children and adults. Multiple clinical models and training pathways are available for medical geneticists, ophthalmologists and genetic counselors interested in this career specialty. This workshop aims to provide a description of the clinical landscape of ophthalmic genetics, unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, including highlighting the growing field of gene-targeted and gene-agnostic therapies. Participants will gain insight into training, clinical phenotyping, including advanced multimodal imaging, genetic testing, and gene therapy considerations, as well as the opportunity to interact with leaders in ophthalmic genetics clinical and translational research. We will provide an open forum for clinical geneticists and ophthalmologists to present cases which remain unsolved or represent an example of the power of ocular genetics.

Target Audience

ACMG members, medical geneticists, laboratory geneticists, genetic counselors, ophthalmologists with experience in genetics practice, and ophthalmologists with interest in genetics training.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Define key ophthalmic terms used in genetic diagnosis.
• Distinguish between common congenital ocular anomalies and their genetic implications.
• Recognize how precise terminology improves communication between medical geneticists and ophthalmologists.
• Describe current training pathways integrating genetics and ophthalmology.
• Compare educational approaches for ophthalmologists, medical geneticists, and genetic counselors.
• Identify strategies to develop genetics-focused training within ophthalmology programs.
• Explain the essential components of a multidisciplinary ophthalmic genetics clinic.
• Differentiate between genetic testing modalities used in ocular disease diagnosis.
• Evaluate approaches for selecting appropriate clinical, research, or sponsored testing.
• Summarize current and emerging gene therapy options for ocular genetic disease.
• Discuss gene-directed and gene-agnostic therapeutic approaches.
• Examine the patient experience and ethical considerations surrounding ocular gene therapy.

Accredited Continuing Education Information:

CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM, ASCLS P.A.C.E.®, NSGC (Pending)

Accreditation

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association (AMA) defines physicians as those individuals who have obtained an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from another country. Non-physicians may request a certificate of attendance for their participation.

ASCLS P.A.C.E.® CEU's 

ACMG is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) Program.

ACMG is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel as CE Provider (50-11878). This course is registered with CEBroker #20-1332029. ACMG is approved by the California Department of Health Services through the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® (275-100-26). This activity has been approved for 0.35 P.A.C.E.® CEU's.

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC):

This event has been submitted to the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for approval of Category 1 CEUs. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accepts CEUs approved by NSGC for purposes of recertification. Approval for the requested CEUs and contact hours is currently pending.

Claiming your Educational Credits

This activity consists of: View content, take a post-test, the test may be taken as often as necessary to achieve a passing score of 80% or better is required to receive credit.  If you do not achieve a passing score, the program will identify which questions you answered incorrectly so that you can review the module and try again. Complete the evaluation form.

Learner Data Consent

ACMG Education reports learner data to respective agency boards and you will be asked for consent during the evaluation process. Your compliance with deadlines and completing evaluations are part of the process in meeting learner needs and ACMG’s education mission.

Technical Support:
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