This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment/management of a variety of anterior segment diseases. Topical areas include HSV keratitis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, bacterial/allergic conjunctivitis, lid/periocular tissues, uveitis and dry eye disease/Sjogrens.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Upon completion of this course the attendee will know the diagnostic criteria for HSV keratitis and the appropriate oral and topical treatments
• Upon completion of this course the attendee will know diagnostic criteria for herpes zoster ophthalmicus and the appropriate oral and topical treatments
• Upon completion of this course the attendee will know the diagnostic criteria for lid/periocular tissue disease (e.g. hordeola, preseptal cellulitis) and appropriate oral treatments
• Upon completion of this course the attendee will know the diagnostic criteria for allergic and bacterial conjunctivitis and appropriate oral and topical treatments
• Upon completion of this course the attendee will know the diagnostic criteria for blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction and appropriate oral and topical treatments
• Upon completion of this course the attendee will know the diagnostic criteria for dry eye disease and importance of ruling out Sjogrens disease and appropriate oral and topical treatments
• ·Upon completion of this course the attendee will know the diagnostic criteria for a patient suffering from a uveitis and the treatment including topical and oral medications.