Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
Event Date
Monday, April 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Presented in Collaboration with:
- Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO)
- American Cancer Society
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Association for Molecular Pathology
- Black Womens Health Imperative
- Cancer Justice
- Cancer Nation
- Intercultural Cancer Council
- Joe's House
- The LGBT Cancer Project
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) NCCN Guidelines for Patients
- NeedyMeds
- Prevent Cancer Foundation
- Redes en Acción The National Latino Cancer Research Network
- Research Advocacy Network
- Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation
- Triage Cancer
This activity is supported by the Allene Reuss Memorial Trust. CancerCare’s application for continuing education credits for this program is supported by the Diana Napoli Fund.
Topics Covered
- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors
- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights
- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Tips to Manage Low Vision & How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes
- Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of Open Notes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Facilitators
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Continuing Education Credits
Live Only
Social Workers: This program has been submitted to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, an approved provider through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, provider #CS4607, for 1.0 Contact Hour.
Cancer Care, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0088. This workshop is approved for 1.0 Contact Hour.
Registered Dietitians: This program has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for one Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU).
Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hour. Cancer Care, Inc is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP16521, for 1.0 Contact Hour.
To request continuing education paperwork, please email your name, profession, and address to [email protected] after the program. All paperwork for continuing education credit must be requested, completed, and submitted within two weeks of the live program.