TSOTSL: Laser Threats and Mitigation Strategies for Vision Providers

Bethesda, MD US
May 21, 2024

Program Description: 

This session of the conference will address laser fundamentals, threats to ocular and visual changes and laser eye protection.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

  1. Define laser fundamentals and the threat of laser to civilians and service members
  2. Understand and assess ocular and visual changes due to laser exposure
  3. Understand the uses and limitations of Laser Eye Protection

Additional Information

Live in person COPE Course ID #: 
91353-PB
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 #: 91353-PB

    COPE Activity/Event #: 128404

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
05/13/2024
Course expires: 
06/07/2024
Event starts: 
05/21/2024 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/21/2024 - 2:00pm EDT
Part of: 
Tri-Service Ocular Trauma and Surgery Lab (TSOTSL)
Add to calendar: 
Uniformed Services University
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States

Lt Col Lyndsey M Ferris, PhD, OD, FAAO, ACMO. 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 #: 91353-PB

    COPE Activity/Event #: 128404

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
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