Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society Meeting, November 5. 2026

November 5, 2026

Monthly membership meeting

Learning Objectives

Following this program, attendees will be able to:

Lecture 1. Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease: New Options and Expanding Pipeline – P. Subramanian, MD, PhD 1. Classify thyroid eye disease activity and severity using standard scale and systems

2. Select treatment options based upon TED classification 3. Describe expected short- and long-term outcomes of treatment strategies
Resident Case Presentation – Read all scans! … No pressure. J. Safran, MD

1. Distinguish compressive optic neuropathy from idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) in a patient with optic disc edema, using exam findings like asymmetric edema, proptosis, and motility deficits.

2. Identify the characteristic imaging features of optic nerve sheath meningioma and compare the management options: observation, fractionated radiotherapy, or surgery.

3. Apply a systematic approach to independently reviewing prior and outside imaging, including scans ordered for unrelated reasons. Lecture

2. Differentiating Papilledema from Pseudopapilledema: Why is This So Hard? P. Subramanian, MD, PhD
1. Recognize pitfalls in office diagnostic testing for papilledema.

2. Implement structured systems for evaluating patients with suspected optic disc swelling 3. Describe limitations of AI for diagnosis of optic disc disorders.
 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.50 Contact Hours
Course opens: 
10/12/2026
Course expires: 
12/14/2026
Event starts: 
11/05/2026 - 4:30pm EST
Event ends: 
11/05/2026 - 8:30pm EST
Cost:
$0.00
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Pittsburgh, PA
United States

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint providership of Allegheny General Hospital and Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society.   Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5. AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.50 Contact Hours

Price

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