Alissa Coyne, OD, MS, FAAO, FASOS: No financial relationships to disclose
Oral pharmaceuticals are an essential component of ocular disease management, with applications ranging from infectious disease to inflammatory and neuropathic conditions. This course will provide an in-depth review of prescribing principles, drug classes, and patient-specific considerations relevant to optometric practice. Emphasis will be placed on safety, efficacy, and evidence-based decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Identify safe prescribing practices and patient-specific factors influencing oral pharmaceutical selection in optometric care.
Compare and contrast the mechanisms, indications, and adverse effects of major classes of oral antibacterials, antivirals, and analgesics.
Apply evidence-based prescribing principles to case scenarios, with attention to compliance, resistance, and patient education.
