Treatment and Management of Ocular Infection: Systemic Antibiotics in Eye Care
COPE #84264-PH
Event #126040

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Optometrists are familiar with the use of topical antibiotics in the treatment of ocular conditions but often hesitate in the use of systemic antibiotics in treatment protocols. Utilizing the latest in interactive technology, this course will review the major groups of antibiotics, their modes of action and their systemic indications in infection management. Special emphasis will be placed on the current use of systemic antibiotics in the treatment of ocular disease conditions.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • The attendee will understand the basic principles of antimicrobials including the importance of resistance development
  • The attendee will be familiar with the major group of antibiotics, their mode of therapeutic action, specific representatives from each group and their appropriate dosing
  • The attendee will be familiar with the individual groups of antibiotics and their systemic indication for use
  • The attendee will be familiar with the individual groups of antibiotics and their ocular indication for use
  • The attendee will be familiar with the complications associated with antibiotic use
  • The attendee will be familiar with the ocular side effects of systemic administration of antibiotics
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Getting to know our speakers

Dr. Blair Lonsberry

Dr. Lonsberry grew up in Rossburn, Manitoba (Canada). He obtained his Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 1996 after completing a Master of Science in Physiology from the University of Manitoba. He completed his residency in Primary Care Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997, then joined the faculty at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. During his time at SCO, he completed a Masters in Education degree with an emphasis in adult learning.

Currently, Dr. Lonsberry is a Full Professor with Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. Dr. Lonsberry is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Optometric Retinal Society, the Optometric Glaucoma Society, and the Ocular Surface Society of Optometry.