Conjunctivitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. Conjunctivitis, the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, represents the most prevalent cause of eye redness in both primary care and the emergency department. This condition places a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Conjunctivitis is the most prevalent etiology of eye redness and discharge. The etiology of this condition could be infectious or noninfectious; the most common is viral conjunctivitis, followed by bacterial conjunctivitis, and among noninfectious etiologies, the most common etiologies are allergic and toxin-induced conjunctivitis.This activity provides the learner with valuable information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of conjunctivitis. This activity also reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving the care of patients with conjunctivitis and preventing transmission.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/19888
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology