Corneal Ulcers Z to A (Zoster to Acanthamoeba)
COPE # 96574-TD
Event #130195
Expiration Date:  February 18, 2028

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This lecture will discuss the case history clues, slit lamp signs, and demonstrate how to properly culture the corneal ulcer to avoid misdiagnosis. Correct diagnosis is only fifty percent of the battle, this lecture will also use evidence-based research to cover current and emerging treatment approaches to infectious keratitis. Cases will be presented to educate on specific pathogens leading to corneal ulcers, with a deeper dive on Acanthamoeba keratitis.  *Video was recorded at during our Island Eyes Conference on January 2025.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Define a corneal ulcer and discuss the risk factors for developing an ulcer.
• Review diagnostic clues and treatment approaches for viral keratitis.
• Discuss fungal corneal ulcers with specific attention to the mycotic ulcer treatment trial (MUTT).
• Review diagnostic clues and treatments for bacterial ulcers including a review of bacterial resistance.
• Explain the nuances of Acanthamoeba keratitis with a case-based approach.


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Getting to know our speakers

Dr. Mitch Ibach 

Dr. Mitch Ibach is a residency trained optometrist at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ibach attended the Pacific University College of Optometry where he graduated summa cum laude. Mitch completed his residency training at Minnesota Eye Consultants with a concentration on cornea, refractive surgery, external disease and glaucoma. In September of 2014, he joined Vance Thompson Vision to focus on advanced anterior segment surgery care and pathology. Mitch is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, an Intrepid Eye Society member, a board member for the International Keratoconus Academy (IKA), a member with the American Optometric Association, Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS), and the South Dakota Optometric Society. Dr. Ibach is the residency co-coordinator at Vance Thompson Vision, and is also an adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and the Pikesville College of Optometry.