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Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California-Irvine
Director of Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery
Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Irvine, California
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This educational activity is intended for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and primary care physicians.
The goal of this activity is to provide a backstory on neurotrophic keratitis (NK) pathophysiology and the role of corneal nerves in ocular surface disease so that physicians will have a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of new treatments and an appreciation for why early diagnosis is important.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
As an organization accredited by the ACCME, Medscape, LLC requires everyone who is in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount, occurring within the past 12 months, including financial relationships of a spouse or life partner, that could create a conflict of interest.
Medscape, LLC encourages Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California-Irvine
Director of Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery
Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Irvine, California
This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Served as an advisor or consultant for: Equinox Ophthalmic, Inc.
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The goal of this activity is to provide a backstory on neurotrophic keratitis (NK) pathophysiology and the role of corneal nerves in ocular surface disease so that physicians will have a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of new treatments and an appreciation for why early diagnosis is important.
Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.
