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Diabetes and the Eye
Course of the Month - May 2025
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Course of the Month
May 2025
Each month, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) will offer a continuing education (CE) activity presented by experts from AANP Communities. For the first month that it is offered, the activity will be FREE and only available to AANP members. After the initial month has passed, the activity will become available to both AANP members and non-members for a fee (AANP members will pay a significantly discounted price). The featured activity will rotate each month, so be sure to complete the activity and earn your CE credit before the month ends to benefit from free access!
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Content Expires: | May 31, 2025 (11:55 p.m. CT) | | Content Expires: | April 30, 2026 (11:55 p.m. CT)
CE for this activity will not be available after this date. |
 | This activity includes closed captioning. |
This activity is free for AANP members from 5/1/2025 - 5/31/2025 |
Overview  Diabetes is a systemic condition that can cause severe vision impairment and blindness if not managed properly. It affects all eye structures, but major complications include diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and vitreous hemorrhage. Those with diabetes also have a higher risk of hypertensive retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, diabetic keratopathy, glaucoma, and cranial nerve palsies. Most complications are preventable, and screening programs can significantly reduce vision impairment.
Join two Ophthalmology experts, Tulay Cakiner-Egilmez and Diancy Torres, as they provide an in-depth review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors associated with diabetes, with a focus on its impact on ocular health. Participants will learn to classify eye diseases linked to diabetes and explore the epidemiology and risk factors specific to diabetic retinopathy. This course also addresses the severity, progression, and evidence-based management strategies for diabetic retinopathy.
Objectives
- Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors associated with diabetes.
- Classify the eye diseases related to diabetes.
- Discuss the epidemiology and risk factors for diabetic retinopathy.
- Explain the severity and management of diabetic retinopathy.
- Discuss the screening and prevention of vision complications related to diabetes in primary care settings.
Speakers
Tulay Cakiner-Egilmez, ANP, PHD, CRNO, COMT
Diancy Torres, FNP, MSN
Disclosure This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.
Speaker Disclosures:
- Tulay Cakiner-Egilmez
- In this presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint AI designer images were used to improve visual appeal of the content.
- It is important to note that the opinions expressed in this text are based on personal experience and are intended for informational purposes only. It may not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Diancy Torres
DisclaimerIndividuals who have contributed to the CE Center were carefully selected for their knowledge and experience in the subject area under review. This presentation is informational only and may contain opinions of the authors from their personal experience that do not necessarily express the opinions of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Clinical practice is a constantly changing process and new information becomes available every day. Neither AANP nor the contributing individuals can warrant that the material will continue to be accurate, nor do they warrant that the material is completely free of errors upon publication. Attendees and participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program. CE Credit Instructions
- Read this activity description, including objectives and disclosures.
- Complete all educational content:
- Video Presentations: Click the Play button to watch the activity video lecture. To get full credit for the learning activity portion, you must watch all of the video content.
- Click on the Additional Resources button to review all additional materials provided (handouts and any other downloadable resources).
- After completing all educational content, go to the Next Steps button:
- Submit the activity evaluation to receive full AANP CE/Rx credit.
- Click on the Get Certificate button.
- A copy of your certificate of completion will display on the screen for you to print or save. A copy of the certificate will also be emailed to you.
- A copy of the certificate will be automatically added to your AANP CE Tracker.
Additional Information
For questions or more information concerning this online CE activity, please visit the AANP Help Center to find answers to frequently asked questions and request assistance.
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