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Learning Objectives
1. Identify the parts of the eye and the function of each part.
2. Summarize various eye disorders including ocular hypertension, glaucoma, infections, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic macular edema.
3. Discuss brand/generic substitutions, possible side effects, and proper administration of ophthalmic medications.
4. Describe the roles of various ophthalmic agents including those used to treat the following conditions: ocular hypertension, glaucoma, infections, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic macular edema.
5. Classify the available over-the-counter medications available to treat ocular disorders.
Authors:
Steven R. Abel, BS Pharm, PharmD, FASHP
Associate Provost for Engagement, Office of Engagement Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Kirk Evoy, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, TTS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Adjoint Assistant Professor,
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
This module will provide 2.5 contact hours (0.25 ceus) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacy technicians.
ACPE UAN 0121-0000-17-002-H01-T
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Release date: April 1, 2017
Expiration date: April 1, 2020 (Must be completed by 3/31/2020 at 11:59PM CT) |