Ocular trauma poses a significant public health concern, ranging from workplace accidents to sports-related injuries, with potential consequences varying from complete recovery to irreversible blindness. This CME activity delves into essential strategies for preventing ocular trauma and emphasizes the crucial role of patient counseling in promoting eye safety. The discussion covers protective eyewear tailored to specific activities, education on potential risks, and advocating for safety measures in various settings, including workplaces, schools, and homes. Healthcare professionals, educators, employers, and parents play pivotal roles in reducing the incidence of eye injuries. The content explores the types and epidemiology of ocular trauma and underscores the importance of an interprofessional approach in evaluating, managing, and mitigating the risk of visually significant ocular injuries. By fostering awareness and encouraging the adoption of preventive measures, this activity aims to empower individuals and communities to protect their most precious sense: vision.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/133081
- 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)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine