Neurotrophic Keratitis: Old Problem, New Solutions
Overview
Eye care providers may not understand what neurotrophic keratitis is or how it differs from other corneal diseases. In addition; eye care practitioners may be unaware of treatments in development, or the already approved treatments for neurotrophic keratitis. They also may not understand the mechanism of action of these newer treatments. This program featuring four experts in neurotrophic keratitis will include discussions on various topics including the scope and causes of the disease, comorbid systemic conditions, ocular exam, and corneal sensation. Case studies will also be presented, along with a Q & A with the faculty panel. Target Audience This certified continuing medical education activity is designed for anterior segment specialists, general ophthalmologists, and other eye care providers involved in the management of corneal disorders.Supported through an educational grant from Dompé. Learning Objectives
At the completion of this educational activity, the participating ophthalmologist will be better able to: • Describe the stages of neurotrophic keratitis, and how to differentiate it from similar diseases. • Recognize the various potential causes of neurotrophic keratitis and when referrals may be necessary. • Summarize mechanisms of action of newer treatments and when they should be introduced into treatment regimens for neurotrophic keratitis. • Identify the relationships between disease characteristics, drug, treatment frequency, visual and anatomic outcomes. Accreditation
Provided by Evolve Medical Education 
Accreditation Statement
Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
Evolve designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participation Method
In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Hardware Requirements:
4GB+ RAM
Recommended internet speed 5Mbps+
Faculty and Disclosures
DISCLOSURE POLICY
Faculty:
It is the policy of Evolve that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity.
Francis S. Mah, MD
Program Moderator Director, Cornea and External Disease Co-Director, Refractive Surgery Scripps Clinic La Jolla, CA
Marjan Farid, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology School of Medicine Vice Chair, Ophthalmic Faculty Director, Cornea/External Disease, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Gavin Herbert Eye Institute University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA
Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology James and Margaret Elkins Chair Director, Ocular Surface Center Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD
Director, Cornea & Refractive Surgery Storm Eye Institute Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC
DISCLOSURE POLICY It is the policy of Evolve that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent conflict of interests relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with commercial interests:Marjan Farid, MD and/or spouse/partner has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan, Biotissue, CorneaGen, Dompe, EyePoint, EyeVance, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala and Shire. Francis S. Mah, MD and/or spouse/partner has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant and Speaker’s Bureau: Dompé. Stephen Pflugfelder, MD and/or spouse/partner has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan and Kala. Grant/Research Support: Allergan. Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD and/or spouse/partner has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Ace Vision, Alcon, Allergan, Avedro, Bausch + Lomb, Dompé, and Johnson and Johnson Vision. The Evolve staff and planners have no financial relationships with commercial interests. Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, have no financial relationships with commercial interests.Disclaimer
OFF-LABEL STATEMENT This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Evolve or Dompé. System Requirements
- Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
- Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
- Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
- Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
- Microsoft Edge for Windows
- Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+
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