Thyroid Eye Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment

This course on Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) offers comprehensive insights into diagnosing TED, including understanding its prevalence, impact, and the key signs and symptoms associated with ocular pathologies, as well as a detailed examination process. It further delves into the treatment modalities, focusing on the role of IGF-1R in TED's pathogenesis and the use of teprotumumab, while also distinguishing TED from ocular surface disease (OSD), and culminates with strategies for effective patient discussions.

This activity, COPE Activity Number 120866, is accredited by COPE for continuing education for optometrists.

COPE Course No.: 90122-SD


Release Date: 03-29-2024
Expiration Date: 03-28-2025

Grant Support Statement

This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Alcon, Horizon Therapeutics, SightSciences, and Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Faculty

Marc Bloomenstein

 

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

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

Doug Devries

Doug Devries, OD

Director and Managing Partner
Director of Optometric Residency Program
Eye Care Associates of Nevada

Sparks, NV
Progress