TSOTSL: Anterior Segment Eye Trauma Management Lab

Bethesda, MD US
May 21, 2024

Program Description: 

This session of the Tri-Service Ocular Trauma and Surgery Lab will address anatomy of the anterior segment of the eye, and signs and symptoms of injuries and orbital compartment syndrome.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for optometrists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand and identify the anatomy of the anterior segment of the eye, which comprises the structures from the cornea to the lens
  2. Recognize signs and symptoms of anterior segment eye injuries, orbital compartment syndrome, such as pain, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light
  3. Demonstrate proper examination techniques for assessing and treating anterior segment injuries, including slit-lamp examination, removal of cornea foreign bodies, Seidel testing, applying glue to close wounds and more

Additional Information

Live in person COPE Course ID #: 
91349-TD
Live in person COPE Activity/Event #: 
128404
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 0.00 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 91349-TD

    COPE Activity/Event #: 128404

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
05/13/2024
Course expires: 
06/07/2024
Event starts: 
05/21/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/21/2024 - 1:00pm EDT
Part of: 
Tri-Service Ocular Trauma and Surgery Lab (TSOTSL)
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Uniformed Services University
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States

LTC Katelyn Earls, MD Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 0.00 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 91349-TD

    COPE Activity/Event #: 128404

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
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Access Codes: Some courses require an access code to register. Please reach out to the point of contact at the organization providing the activity for the registration code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: CEPO provides captions and transcripts to hearing-impaired learners upon request. For real-time closed captioning, contact CEPO at least three (3) business days before the event. If we cannot arrange for live captioning, a video recording and audio transcript will be provided after the event, typically within ten business days. For events delivered by CEPO’s partners, please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations.

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