A corneal foreign body can cause eye pain and loss of vision. Patients with a corneal foreign body usually present acutely with discomfort, photophobia, decreased vision, copious tearing, discharge, blepharospasm, or conjunctival hyperemia. However, the onset of these symptoms can be insidious, particularly in the absence of obvious trauma. A corneal foreign body may not always lead to reduced visual acuity; however, if not treated promptly, infection and tissue necrosis may ensue. This activity reviews the best practices for safely removing a corneal foreign body and describes the appropriate patient education and aftercare. The activity also examines the role of the interprofessional healthcare team in reducing the risk of sight-threatening complications for patients with corneal foreign bodies.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21919
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 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: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery, Pediatric Emergency Medicine