OP-Don't Hesitate: Prescribing Orals with Confidence
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
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