Activity Description

This asynchronous course provides optometrists with comprehensive education on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for the management of eyelid margin diseases, corneal nerve dysfunction, and other ocular inflammatory conditions. Attendees can expect clear, implementable guidance drawn from case presentations and interactive discussion.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

1. Review the underlying causes and risk factors contributing to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), Demodex blepharitis, inflammation, and corneal nerves in ocular surface disease (OSD).

2. Identify diagnostic tools and techniques used to assess eyelid margin health, inflammation, and corneal nerve integrity.

3. Examine current and emerging treatment options for managing eyelid margin health, inflammation, and corneal nerve health.

3. Develop strategies for discussing diagnosis, treatment options, and setting realistic expectations with patients.

Accreditation

Sponsored by






Axiom Ophthalmic, LLC is a COPE-Approved Administrator.

This activity, COPE Activity Number 131865, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists. This course is approved for 3.0 hours of CE.

Course # 101145-TD
Activity #: 131865

COPE advises optometrists to contact the State or Provincial Board where they are licensed for verification of what is acceptable for license renewal.

Release Date: 11-28-2025
Expiration Date: 11-27-2026

Target Audience

This accredited educational activity is designed for optometrists.

Grant Support Statement

This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Dompé, Harrow, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Sun Pharma, and Théa Pharma

Participation Method

In order to obtain credit: complete the pre-test, view the activity, successfully pass the post-test, and complete the evaluation. Only candidates with a passing score of at least 70% earn CE credit. Candidates have the opportunity to retake the post-test until a passing score is achieved. The course credit certificate will appear in the Certificates section of your account automatically upon successful completion of the course.

Faculty

Program Chairs / Hosts

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

• Director of Optometric Services
  
• Director of Dry Eye Center of Excellence
• Schwartz Laser Eye Center
• Scottsdale, AZ

Doug Devries, OD

• Director and Managing Partner
  
• Director of Optometric Residency Program
• Eye Care Associates of Nevada
• Sparks, NV

 

Eyelid Margin Case Presentations

Lindsey Bull, OD, FAAO

• South Tulsa, OK
  

Cory J. Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO

• Cincinnati, OH

 

Corneal Nerve Health Presentation

Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO

• Sioux Falls, SD