Continuing Medical Education

Earn your Ophthalmology CME at AMA Ed Hub. We make it easy for you to find education based on your needs and interests. Accessible on any device and at any time, courses are available in a variety of formats, so that you can listen, watch, read or interact in ways that best suit your needs.

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What's the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists?

 Optometrists are great for eyeglasses and contact lenses, but the scalpel and laser belong in ophthalmologists’ hands. Learn more with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Ophthalmologist examining patient's eyes
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Test your ophthalmology knowledge with JAMA Network clinical challenges

Ophthalmologists can earn CME with these JN Learning challenges on unusual presentations of blurry vision, visual impairment, edema and more.

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Patient and physician in conversation
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Keeping the scalpel and laser in ophthalmologists’ hands

Learn about the AMA’s efforts to stop scope creep in California that would have endangered patients needing eye care.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Computer vision syndrome, mask-associated dry eye & more with David Aizuss, MD [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing eye health during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Computer vision syndrome, mask-associated dry eye & more with David Aizuss, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing eye health during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Armstrong

For AMA member Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, one innovation from the pandemic was the use of telemedicine to care for ophthalmic patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Aizuss

AMA member David H. Aizuss, MD, says constant, extraordinary attention to detail is a must for ophthalmologists. So is the ability to connect with patients.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Arnold

AMA member Barbara J. Arnold, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of the specialty is restoring patients’ independence.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Look to ophthalmology for a glimpse of telemedicine’s future

Learn with the AMA how this exam-heavy specialty is pioneering a hybrid telemedicine model that increases access, improves care and reduces costs.

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