CHAPTER 1: Introduction, Diagnosing, and Classifying Neurotr -

Name: CHAPTER 1: Introduction, Diagnosing, and Classifying Neurotrophic Keratitis
Uploaded: 2022-08-10T04:00:00+00:00
Duration: 29 min 47 s
Description: Program Chair Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, along with panelists Francis S. Mah, MD, and Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, have a lively and informati

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Program Chair Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, along with panelists Francis S. Mah, MD, and Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, have a lively and informative discussion on neurotrophic keratitis.
This chapter includes the following topics: Faculty Introductions; Neurotrophic Keratitis (NK) and Staging; Differential Diagnosis; Corneal Innervation; Etiologies; Diagnosing NK; Corneal Sensation; Corneal Sensitivity Testing; and Mackie Classification.
This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grant from Dompé.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Summarize the etiologies of neurotrophic keratitis and how to differentiate it from similar diseases
Accreditation
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Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) is a COPE-accredited administrator.
This activity, COPE Activity Number 124430, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 0.5 hours of CE.
Course ID # 79363-SD
Activity ID # 124430
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
Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Professor and Dean
University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Optometry
Birmingham, AL

Francis Mah, MD
Director of Corneal and External Disease
Co-Director of Refractive Surgery
Scripps Clinic
La Jolla, CA

Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO
Director of Optometric Services
Virginia Eye Consultants
Norfolk, VA

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The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alderya, Allergan/AbbVie, Axim, Bausch + Lomb, Bruder Healthcare, Dompé, HanAll Bio, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Osmotica/RVL, Oyster Point Pharma, Palatin, Sight Sciences, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Tear Film Innovations/Alcon, TearSolutions, Thea, TopiVert, Versea Visionology, Xequel, and YuYu Pharma. Grant/Research: Allergan/AbbVie, Aramis, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Kowa, ScienceBased Health, Sylentis, and Tear Science. Stock/Shareholder: Visionology.
Francis Mah, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Alcon, Allergan/AbbVie, Dompé, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kiova, Novartis, Santen, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Speaker’s Bureau: Dompé, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Santen, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Tarsus Pharmaceuticals.
Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Bio-Tissue, Bruder Healthcare, Eyevance, Glaukos, Horizon Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Notal Vision, Novartis, Ocular Therapeutix, Ocusoft, Oyster Point Pharma, Quidel, Regener-Eyes, RVL Pharmaceuticals, ScienceBased Health, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, TearLab, and Thea Pharmaceuticals. Speaker’s Bureau: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Bausch + Lomb, Bio-Tissue, Eyevance, Novartis, ScienceBased Health, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Share/Stockholder: Leo Lens Technology.
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Publication Dates
Release Date: 08/10/2022
Expiration Date: 08/31/2023