IUSO CE: Fundus Autofluorescence: Applications for Clinical Practice
Time limit: 14 days
2 credits
Full course description
Course expires 06 FEB 2027. All courses must be completed within 14 days of registration.
About the Course
This course covers the science, interpretation and utility of fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging. Various posterior segment conditions will be reviewed where FAF is most applicable for diagnosis and disease management. Covered conditions include AMD, ICSC, ONH drusen, Plaquenil toxicity and retinal/macular dystrophies.
Learning Objectives
- To learn about the science behind fundus autofluorescence (FAF)
- To learn about the use of FAF in the diagnosis and management of AMD
- To learn about the use of FAF in the diagnosis and management of central serous retinopathy
- To learn about the use of FAF in the diagnosis and management of retinal / macular dystrophies
- To learn about the use of FAF in the diagnosis and management of ONH drusen
- To review Plaquenil/hydroxychloroquine toxicity and screening protocol
Meet the Instructors
Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO
Dr. Brad Sutton is a Clinical Professor at the Indiana University School of Optometry and is the Chief of Service at the Indianapolis Eye Care Center. Dr. Sutton’s main areas of clinical interest include ocular disease and surgical co-management. He has given over 500 continuing education lectures on topics related to ocular disease at the local, state, national, and international level, and has published extensively. He was named the Young OD of the year in both Tennessee and Indiana, has received the Indiana Optometric Association’s Educator of the Year award, and has served as the President of the Optometric Retina Society.
Anna Bedwell, OD, FAAO
Dr. Anna Bedwell started with the IU School of Optometry as a visiting clinical faculty member in 2011. She graduated from the IU School of Optometry in 2010. After graduation, she went on to complete a residency at San Francisco VA Medical Center focusing on ocular disease. Dr. Bedwell currently works with fourth-year optometry students at the Indianapolis Eye Care Center in the primary care clinic. Her interests include posterior segment disease in particular macular disease.
Continuing Education Requirements
All Indiana University School of Optometry (IUSO) online continuing education is COPE approved.
Optometrists should be familiar with the number and type of continuing education credits - including online continuing education credit - that may be counted for licensure by their licensing board. Further information can be found below.
Indiana licensed optometrists can click here to familiarize themselves with the Indiana Optometry Board continuing education requirements.
Illinois licensed optometrists can click here to familiarize themselves with the Illinois Optometric Licensing and Disciplinary Board continuing education requirements.
Optometrists from other states and provinces can go the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO) website to view CE requirements for all member regulatory boards.