COPE Course Information

COPE ID:
101452-TD
Course Title:
You Can Check Out Anytime You Like, But You Can Never Leave - Herpes
Format:
Synchronous In-Person
Category:
Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease
Total CE Hours:
1.00
Description:
Herpes simplex and herpes zoster eye disease remain among the most challenging causes of ocular morbidity worldwide. These viruses establish lifelong latency and may recur unpredictably, affecting nearly every ocular structure. This course reviews the ocular manifestations of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV), with an emphasis on anterior segment disease, diagnostic testing, and evidence-based management strategies. Attendees will gain clinical insight into identifying and differentiating epithelial, stromal, and uveal disease and will understand the rationale for antiviral and corticosteroid therapy through the findings of clinical studies and practical cases.
Expires:
11/03/2026
Instructor:
Pierce Kenworthy, O.D.
Co-Instructors:
Robert Fintelmann, MD, FACS

COPE Activities approved to present this course

ID Title Location Start Date End Date Provider
132011 AZOA 2026 Bronstein Contact Lens & Cornea Seminar Scottsdale, AZ 01/09/2026 01/11/2026 arizona optometric association