CHAPTER 4: Latest Developments in Neurotrophic Keratitis, Case Studies, and Discussion

CHAPTER 4 Latest Developments in Neurotrophic Keratitis Case Studies and Discussion
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  • Overview

    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: The Latest Research plus Panel Discussion; Case Study Presentations plus Panel Discussion; and Audience Q&A.

    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 (NK) and how to differentiate it from similar diseases
    • Describe the stepwise approach to therapy and determine when to refer patients
    • Review clinical data on new and emerging treatments for NK
    • Accreditation

      Sponsored by  

      Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) is a COPE-accredited administrator. 

      This activity, COPE Activity Number 124433, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 0.25 hours of CE.

      Course ID # 79366-TD
      Activity ID # 124433

      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

      Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO

      Professor and Dean
      University of Alabama at Birmingham
      School of Optometry
      Birmingham, AL


      Francis Mah, MD

      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

      Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

      Director of Professional Relations and Education
      Virginia Eye Consultants
      Norfolk, VA


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      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.

      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 with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Allergan/AbbVie, Astareal, Bausch + Lomb, Bruder Healthcare, BMC, Dompé, Eyevance, Heru, Horizon Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Oyster Point Pharma, Quidel, Regener-Eyes, RVL Pharmaceuticals, ScienceBased Health, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, ThermaMEDx, and Visus. Speaker’s Bureau: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Vision, Allergan/AbbVie, Bausch + Lomb, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Oyster Point Pharma, ScienceBased Health, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Share/Stockholder: MediPrint Pharma.

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

       

    • Disclaimer

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      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.

       

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