Genetic Testing in AMD

Updated in  2022

Genetic testing in AMD is very controversial, especially as it relates to a potential positive or negative effect of high dose zinc supplementation. This course covers genetic testing in patients with AMD, and the research that has gotten us to this point. It discusses how genetic testing can be utilized in the office when caring for patients with AMD. In addition, OCT findings that lead to an increased risk of AMD progression are also covered.

Bradley Sutton, O.D., F.A.A.O., Clinical Professor, Indiana University School of Optometry.

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 450 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, and he has served as the President of the Optometric Retina Society.

This course qualifies for 1 hour of IOB and Legend Drug Certificate credit.

Course Fee
IOA Members:  $ 25.00
Non-Members:  $ 30.00

Course Instructions/Course Access/Test Access 
1.  Accessing Course:  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COURSE.   You must pay the course fee (see the link below) and receive a score of at least seventy percent (70%) on a 10 question test to receive credit for taking this course. This on-line course is in PDF format.

2.  Payment/Taking Test for Credit:  You must pay for the course in order to take the test.  No refunds will be made for online courses. Certificates of Completion for those who pass the examination will be available to download through this website.

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3.  Retests:  You may retake the test if you failed to receive 70% on the test and wish to to be tested again.  There is no charge for retests.

If you have problems accessing the course, paying for the course, or accessing the test, please contact edcuation@ioa.org or 317-237-3560.