The Pharmacist Role in Customized Solutions for Patients with Dry Eye Disease
FACULTY
Emily M. Ambizas, PharmD, MPH, BCGP
Associate Clinical Professor
St. John’s University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Queens, New York
Bejoy P. Maniara, PharmD, BCPS
PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Resident Pharmacist
James J. Peters VA Medical Center Department of Pharmacy
Bronx, New York
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR PHARMACISTS
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Examine the growing incidence of dry eye disease and the consequences of it remaining untreated
- Analyze the role and proper administration of over-the-counter and prescription therapies in mild, moderate, and severe dry eye disease
- Identify characteristics of dry eye disease and recommendations of steps to pursue the most appropriate treatment plan
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Highlight the growing incidence of dry eye disease
- Recognize characteristics of dry eye disease
- Review the proper administration of therapies for dry eye disease
TARGET AUDIENCE: Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians
ACTIVITY TYPE: Application: Pharmacists; Knowledge: Pharmacy techniciansRELEASE DATE: July 11, 2018
EXPIRATION DATE: July 11, 2019
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 2.0 hours
FEE: This lesson is offered for free at www.pharmacytimes.org.
