Ā 

Description:

This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment/management of a variety of anterior segment diseases. Topical areas include HSV keratitis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, bacterial/allergic conjunctivitis, lid/periocular tissues, uveitis and dry eye disease/Sjogrens.  A special emphasis will be placed on oral antibiotics, oral antivirals and oral steroids.

Course Code:

AOA327-OP

Speaker(s):

Nathan Lighthizer, O.D.
lighthiz@nsuok.edu

Blair Lonsberry, O.D.
blonsberry@pacificu.edu

Credits:

2

AOA Expiration Date:

3/18/2024

Related News

Evaluation and Management Tip of the Month

The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). The committee frequently receives questions regarding Evaluation and Management (E&M) services. Here are some useful tips. Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org.

Ask the Coding Experts

You ask, the experts answer. The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. Here are the latest questions.

Highlights from Optometry's MeetingĀ® 2026

Check out what you might have missed from Optometry's Meeting® 2026 in Phoenix.