Conjunctivitis; Allergy, Inflammation and Infection

This CPD event is currently available to enroll in. It will be a LIVE VIRTUAL SESSION with an interactive component. The training will be hosted on this platform, allowing participants to engage further with the material and ask questions outside the live session. PS. Registration closes 15 minutes into the event.

The webinar is meticulously crafted to provide pharmacists with an in-depth understanding of conjunctivitis—a prevalent ocular condition frequently encountered in community pharmacies. This comprehensive training will explore the various forms of conjunctivitis, including allergic, inflammatory, and infectious types, offering a thorough examination of their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and distinguishing characteristics and management.

Participants will gain the necessary skills to accurately recognize and diagnose the different types of conjunctivitis based on clinical presentations. The course will also provide an overview of the most effective treatment options and management strategies, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, to ensure optimal patient care. By the conclusion of this session, pharmacists will be well-equipped to manage conjunctivitis cases and provide informed advice to their patients, thereby elevating the standard of care within their practice.

Why You Should Join

As a pharmacist, your role in patient care extends beyond dispensing medications. This webinar will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to address one of the most common eye conditions with confidence and accuracy. Understanding the nuances of conjunctivitis and its management will not only enhance your professional expertise but also ensure that your patients receive the highest quality of care. Join us to stay updated on the latest best practices and to fortify your ability to manage and advise on ocular health effectively.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

This will be a virtual event. It will be streamed LIVE on this page.

Date: Wed 28th of August 2024

Time: 15:00 - 16:30 GMT (3:00-4:30 pm Local Time)

Target Audience: Pharmacists

The agenda is available to download in the downloads section.

Overview

Course Description

This webinar is designed to provide pharmacists with a comprehensive understanding of conjunctivitis, a common ocular condition. The session will cover the different forms of conjunctivitis, including allergic, inflammatory, and infectious types, with a focus on their pathophysiology, clinical signs, and distinguishing features. Participants will learn to accurately diagnose and manage these conditions using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. By the end of the webinar, pharmacists will be equipped to deliver enhanced patient care in their practice, offering informed advice and effective management strategies for conjunctivitis and related ocular conditions.

What you will learn

By the end of this comprehensive program, participants will:

1. Understand the different types of conjunctivitis (allergic, inflammatory, and infectious).

2. Learn to identify key clinical signs that differentiate between the types of conjunctivitis.

3. Discover effective treatment options and management strategies for each type of conjunctivitis.

4. Develop skills to counsel patients on the prevention, treatment, and management of conjunctivitis.

5. Enhance patient outcomes through improved diagnosis and management of ocular surface conditions.