Beyond Drops: The Expanding Role of Injectables in Optometry
COPE #104692-IS
Event #133015
Expiration Date: 05/12/2029

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course reviews the clinical use of injectable therapies in optometric practice. Topics include indications, techniques, and safety considerations for diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency injections, as well as management of anaphylaxis and chalazion, to support safe, effective, and compliant patient care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand the various levels of injectables authority by state.
  • Know the emergency, diagnostic, and therapeutic uses of injectables.
  • Understand different approaches to minimize patient discomfort with injections.
  • Know the different medications
  • Get a better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis.
  • Understand the various management processes for Chalazion.
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Getting to know our speakers

Tad Buckingham, OD, FAAOMS

Dr. Buckingham received his optometric degree at Pacific University, College of Optometry in 1994.  Dr. Buckingham has embraced educational and occupational diversity for over twenty-five years.  As an attending optometric physician at Pacific University College of Optometry, he has guided students in both Contact Lenses and Ocular Disease/Special Testing Service.  He has worked in both private practice and mobile optometry, focusing on geriatric care facilities. 

He recently retired from Forest Grove Fire and Rescue. His experience in fire and emergency services has allowed him to impact emergent eye care and ocular injections, and to develop guidelines to manage medical emergencies in the primary care office.