• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  In a podcast-style discussion, Mike Corvino, PharmD, and Cole Swanson, PharmD examine the management of dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis. These are very common conditions, with prevalence increasing based on many factors including age and region of the country. Pharmacists and nurses regularly encounter patients who are managing symptoms with OTC therapies. It is important that pharmacists and nurses understand the appropriate use of the medications and when to seek a more thorough work-up. This session seeks to explore these topics, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily medical practice.

   

  Access the original podcast here

  
  

  Handouts

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Cite the appropriate use of pharmacologic therapies available for treating both conditions, including eye drops, antihistamines, and other relevant medications

  Recognize the importance of proactive management to mitigate long-term complications

  Recognize and distinguish between dry eye disease symptoms and allergic conjunctivitis

  Identify more severe signs and symptoms that may warrant a referral to a specialist

  Nurse

  Cite the appropriate use of pharmacologic therapies available for treating both conditions, including eye drops, antihistamines, and other relevant medications

  Identify more severe signs and symptoms that may warrant a referral to a specialist

  Recognize the importance of proactive management to mitigate long-term complications

  Recognize and distinguish between dry eye disease symptoms and allergic conjunctivitis

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1170348

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-24-070-H01-P
  Nurse 0798-0000-24-070-H01-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Coleman  Swanson, PharmD, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist - Neurology, MUSC Specialty Pharmacy Department

  Michael  Corvino, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES Clinical Pharmacist, Fetter Health Care Network

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