ASCRS Offers New Credit Type
ASCRS is pleased to introduce Internet Point-of-Care CME credit, designed to recognize and support physician learning that takes place in the context of clinical practice. This new offering provides ophthalmologists with an additional opportunity to earn CME credit through relevant, evidence-based educational activities that support clinical decision-making and help enhance patient care.
To earn credit, the learner identifies a clinical question arising from practice, searches an approved peer-reviewed, evidence-based resource for an answer, and documents the search and its impact on patient care using this form.
How to Claim ASCRS Internet Point-of-Care CME Credit
- Step 1: Identify the Clinical Question
Be as specific as possible; describe the specific clinical question or problem that prompted the search, including relevant patient presentation, diagnostic dilemma, treatment decision, or practice issue.
Example clinical question: “Patient with 2.5 D of corneal astigmatism and prior LASIK: is a toric IOL appropriate?” - Step 2: Select and Search an Approved Resource
Resources listed below have been selected because they are peer-reviewed or editorially reviewed, evidence-based, regularly updated, and free of commercial bias. This list is illustrative and not exhaustive; a resource not listed may be used if it meets these same criteria.
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS)
American Journal of Ophthalmology
JAMA Ophthalmology
British Journal of Ophthalmology
Cochrane Library
PubMed / MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine) - Step 3: Document the Outcome
Submit one completed form, using the link below, for each Internet Point-of-Care learning search for which credit is claimed.
Internet Point-of-Care CME Credit Form
CME Information
Activity Description
This Internet Point-of-Care (POC) activity allows physicians to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for self-directed learning conducted in the course of patient care. To claim credit, the learner identifies a clinical question arising from practice, searches an approved peer-reviewed, evidence-based resource for an answer, and documents the search and its impact on patient care using this form.
Accreditation Statement
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
ASCRS designates this Internet Point-of-Care activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per completed search. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
The AMA permits a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ per calendar year to be claimed through Internet point-of-care learning.
Activity Learning Objectives
- Formulate a focused clinical question arising from a specific cataract, refractive, or anterior segment patient encounter.
- Appraise the quality and relevance of peer-reviewed evidence or clinical guidelines retrieved to answer that question.
- Evaluate whether the findings apply to that patient’s surgical planning, IOL selection, or postoperative management.
- Apply the evidence reviewed to implement or confirm a diagnostic or treatment decision for that patient during the current episode of care.
