Keratitis Covered

31St Of March 2023

9:00 - 13:00

CPD Points For Attending This Event: To Be Confirmed

Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, Nottingham

Online Event In-Person Event

Welcome to our Corneal Study Day - “Keratitis Covered” a latest update, featuring two distinguished experts in the field of ophthalmology: Professor Harminder S Dua CBE, CMLJ, DL, and Professor Dalia Said.

This is a free CPD event.

Speakers

Prof. Harminder S Dua CBE, CMLJ, DL

Chair And Professor Of Ophthalmology, University Of Nottingham, UK

Prof. Dalia Said

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cornea specialist, Nottingham University Hospital, UK

Topics

Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis Acanthamoeba Keratitis Bacterial Keratitis Fungal Keratitis Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis Neuropathic Keratitis

The aim is to impart a latest update on:

  1. Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)
    1. To understand the range of clinical signs of HZO and how to elicit them
    2. Learn the pathological basis of the clinical signs and consequences of the disease
    3. Understand the principle of treatment of the disease
  2. Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis (PUK)
    1. To learn the range of clinical manifestations of PUK
    2. To be aware that PÚK can be indicative of a life threatening condition
    3. What to look out for, to ascertain progression or regression of disease
    4. Principles of treatment
  3. Neuropathic Keratitis (NK)
    1. Learn how to test corneal sensations in a clinical setting and what the pitfalls are
    2. Differentiate between mild, moderate and severe (stage1, stage 2 & stage 3) NK
    3. Understand why NK is a serious condition that can lead to corneal blindness
    4. How to limit progression and promote healing and resolution

The event will be a valuable opportunity for ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurse practitioners, general practitioners and primary care physicians with an interest in ophthalmology to learn from and engage with these leading experts.

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