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FACULTY
Author
Richard Fiscella, PharmD, MPH
Clinical Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Dr. Fiscella reports receiving an honorarium from Allergan for his role as a consultant. He also reports receiving an honorarium from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and APhA for his roles as author.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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Pharmacy |
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The CE Solution, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. |
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Universal Activity Number: 0380-0000-12-001-H01-P, 0380-0000-12-001-H01-T
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Activity length: 2 Contact Hours or 0.2 CEUs
Publication date: April 4, 2012
Expiration date: April 4, 2014
Media: Internet
Estimated time to complete activity: 120 minutes |
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ACTIVITY TYPE
Knowledge
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GOAL STATEMENT
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Enhance pharmacists’ awareness of medical causes of dry eye and treatment options, while increasing their ability to engage in effective patient counseling about dry eye. |
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Review epidemiology of dry eye and factors relating to recognition and diagnosis.
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Explain the multifactorial pathogenesis of dry eye and the role of inflammation in the chronic condition.
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Describe therapeutic approaches for dry eye and discuss current treatment guidelines.*
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List factors associated with incorrect use/nonadherence to dry eye medications.*
Outline strategies for patient education and practice improvement pertaining to dry eye.* |
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FEE INFORMATION
There is no fee for this activity.
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HOW TO EARN CREDIT
Complete the posttest questions and activity evaluation online at www.thecesolution.cecity.com. You must pass the exam with a score of 70% or better.
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