Below the Surface: Targeting Corneal Nerves in the Treatment of Ocular Conditions (Online CME Monograph)
Below the Surface: Targeting Corneal Nerves in the Treatment of Ocular Conditions (Online CME Monograph) is organized by MedEdicus LLC.
Course opens: 03/15/2023
Course expires: 03/31/2024
Description:
Corneal nerve dysfunction is the underlying cause of neurotrophic keratitis and has an etiologic role in the pathogenesis of dry eye disease and its symptoms. Knowledge of the mechanisms has implications for establishing a diagnosis in patients with ocular surface disease and using neuroregenerative therapy. This educational activity is based on the proceedings of a live CME symposium that took place on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The desired results of this activity are to increase understanding of the role of the corneal nerve in ocular surface health and disease as a foundation for enabling proper diagnosis and for selecting optimal treatment.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants will be better able to:
• Review the role of corneal nerves in maintaining ocular surface homeostasis
• Review the neurosensory etiologies of ocular surface diseases
• Review strategies for diagnosing diseases related to corneal nerve dysfunction
• Select optimal treatment strategies for patients with diseases related to corneal nerve dysfunction
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.