Treatment and Management of Ocular Trauma, Ocular Emergencies and Anaphylaxis 
COPE #84271-TD
Event #126043

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Ocular emergencies/trauma and anaphylaxis are inherently unpredictable requiring the clinician to be able to think on their feet while triaging and managing the patient. This course will review the various presentations of ocular trauma and emergencies; focusing on triaging, case history, and key points in diagnosing various emergent conditions. Up to date treatment and management plans will be discussed in detail, focusing on current therapeutic management and a detailed review of topical antibiotics that are available. Additionally, the management of a patient undergoing anaphylaxis will also be discussed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • The participant will be able to triage a patient as a potential emergency utilizing specific case history questions and understanding of what constitutes an emergency.
  • The participant will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing a corneal abrasion and be able to prescribe appropriate treatment and management.
  • The participant will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing a corneal ulcer and the current management recommendations.
  • The participant will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing an acute recurrent corneal erosion and be able to prescribe appropriate treatment and management.
  • The participant will be able to triage a patient experiencing a blowout fracture and be able to recommend appropriate treatment and management options.
  • The participant will be able to triage a patient experiencing a chemical burn and recommend appropriate treatment/management options.
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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.