Diagnosing Allergic Conjunctivitis

Diagnosing Allergic Conjunctivitis
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  • Overview

    Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, and Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, briefly review the types of allergic reactions and available treatment options used by eye care providers. Through unique case studies, Drs. Lang and McGee also share ways in which those allergic reactions may present.

     

    Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ocular Therapeutix.

     

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

    • Differentiate between the various types and stages of ocular allergies based on presentation
    • Create individualized management options for ocular allergy based on disease severity, patient factors, and associated risks and benefits
    • Describe the limitations of current treatment options for ocular allergy
    • Evaluate new management options for ocular allergy
    • Accreditation

      This educational activity is provided by Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve).

      Accreditation Statement
      Evolve is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      Credit Designation Statements
      Evolve designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

      Sponsored by:  

      Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) is a COPE Accredited administrator. 

      This activity, COPE Activity Number 125470, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists for 0.5 hours of CE.

      Course # 82946-TD
      Activity # 125470


      COPE advises optometrists to contact the State or Provincial Board where they are licensed for verification of what is acceptable for license renewal.

       

    • Participation Method

      In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.

    • Faculty and Disclosures

      Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

      Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

      Lead Optometrist, Residency Coordinator

      and Medical Director for Dry Eye Services

      Associated Eye Care

      Stillwater, MN


      Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO

      Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO

      Founder
      BeSpoke Vision
      Edmond, OK


      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 financial relationships relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all financial relationships prior to this educational activity.

      The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with ineligible companies.

      Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Aldeyra Therapeutics, Allergan, AOS, Avellino, Dompé, Horizon Therapeutics, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Ocular Therapeutix, Orasis, Oyster Point Pharmaceuticals, Quidel, Scope, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Tarsus. Speaker’s Bureau: Dompé, Oyster Point Pharmaceuticals, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.

      Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Aldeyra, Allergan, Avellino, Bruder, Cynosure, Dompé, Eyevance, Horizon, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, Novartis, Optovue, Oyster Point, RVL, Science Based Health, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Tarsus, Thea, Versant, and Vertical. Speaker’s Bureau: Allergan, Cynosure, Dompé, Horizon, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Lumenis, Oyster Point, RVL, and Optovue.

      The Evolve staff and planners have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
      Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

       

    • 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 Ocular Therapeutix.
      This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

       

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