2025 Stanford Optic Disc Drusen Symposium

Monday, April 28, 2025, 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM, 3145 Porter Drive Conference Center & Livestreamed, Palo Alto, CA

The Stanford Optic Disc Drusen Symposium will provide an overview of clinical and scientific research on optic disc drusen, an optic neuropathy characterized by calcified deposits at the unmyelinated optic nerve. We will focus on disease mechanisms on ectopic calcification, neurobiology of the retinal ganglion cells and their axons (the optic nerve), and discussion of treatment and future clinical trials. We will also have expert panel discussions, patient discussion, and a poster session featuring Stanford optic nerve and retinal ganglion cell research (in person only).

For In person attendees: There will be food and drinks throughout the day and during the poster session in the afternoon. Please pickup meeting souvenirs at registration desk - they are first come, first serve.
Food. Breakfast includes a variety of breakfast burritos, danish, muffins, croissants, and drinks (coffee, tea, fruit flavored water). Lunch includes individually packaged boxes (vegetarian options available), alongside snacks, fruits, and dessert. Snacks and refreshments will be provided during breaks.
Poster session (non CME) will be accompanied by hors d'oeuvre appetizers and dessert. Please let us know if you have special food-related needs.

Registration for this course is free. 

To register, please click on the "Register" tab above. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (5.50 hours)

1. Identify optic disc drusen and describe how they cause vision loss
2. Review the latest clinical and basic science research in optic disc drusen
3. Discuss optic neuropathies such as anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and glaucoma, which are relevant to vision loss in optic disc drusen

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy
Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Brianna Bennett
     Title: Stanford Center for Optic Disc Drusen Program Manager
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

In person: Stanford Research Park Conference Center, 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Virtual: via Zoom webinar. Please register to receive Zoom invitation

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Monday, April 28, 2025