Cracking the Code on Corneal Infections:
From Diagnosis to Treatment
COPE #106102-TD
Event #133402
Expiration Date: 7/24/2029
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Corneal infections are significant threats to ocular health, potentially leading to vision loss if not promptly diagnosed and appropriately managed. This lecture will explore distinguishing bacterial, fungal, viral, protozoan etiologies, recognizing risk factors, and tailoring treatment to specific pathogens. This one-hour case-based, rapid-fire lecture will explore clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based management strategies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Differentiate between bacterial, fungal, viral, and protozoan keratitis based on clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
• Apply evidence-based diagnostic techniques, including laboratory methods, for identifying different corneal infections
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans for corneal infections, considering pathogen-specific therapies.
This presentation was recorded at the Victoria, BC Conference in July 2026. The conference received unrestricted educational grant support from Alcon & Sun Pharma.
This presentation was recorded at the Victoria, BC Conference in July 2026. The conference received unrestricted educational grant support from Alcon & Sun Pharma.
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Getting to know our speakers
Dr. Breanne B. McGhee
Dr. Breanne McGhee is a full-time clinical optometrist at Ochsner Medical Center in her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is an alumna of Pacific University College of Optometry, where she earned her professional degrees and was honored with the Dean's Award for her service and scholarship. She completed a Family Practice Optometry residency at Bond Wroten Eye Clinic, affiliated with the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. McGhee is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and later earned Diplomate status in the Anterior Segment Section. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as a part-time Assistant Associate Professor and Clinical Adjunct at Pacific University College of Optometry.
An active leader in the profession, Dr. McGhee serves on multiple committees within several national and state optometric organizations, including the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, National Optometric Association, and Optometry Association of Louisiana. She has authored scientific posters, lectured nationally and internationally, and been featured in leading optometric publications.
Her honors include the 2020 Women In Optometry Young Optometrist of the Year (Theia Award), Pacific University's Emerging Leader Award, the William C. Ezell Fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (2021 and 2022), the 2022 President's Award from the American Optometric Association, the 2024 Young Optometrist of the Year Award from the National Optometric Association, and the 2026 Young Optometrist of the Year Award from the Optometry Association of Louisiana.
An active leader in the profession, Dr. McGhee serves on multiple committees within several national and state optometric organizations, including the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, National Optometric Association, and Optometry Association of Louisiana. She has authored scientific posters, lectured nationally and internationally, and been featured in leading optometric publications.
Her honors include the 2020 Women In Optometry Young Optometrist of the Year (Theia Award), Pacific University's Emerging Leader Award, the William C. Ezell Fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (2021 and 2022), the 2022 President's Award from the American Optometric Association, the 2024 Young Optometrist of the Year Award from the National Optometric Association, and the 2026 Young Optometrist of the Year Award from the Optometry Association of Louisiana.