143 - Lumps and Bumps: A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Management

Saturday, March 2, 2024

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM EST

Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 305

CE Hours: 2

AUDIENCE: OD

IN-PERSON COURSE ACCREDITATIONS: 3/2/2024 4:45 PM

Lecturer(s)

Nate Lighthizer, OD

Associate Dean, Professor, Director of CE
NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States

Disclosure(s): No relevant disclosure to display

Disclosure(s):

Nate Lighthizer, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

Optometrists have been able to remove benign eyelid lesions in various states for many years now. When cutting into the eyelid to remove a benign lesion, it is imperative that one understands the eyelid anatomy. This interactive lecture will thoroughly cover and review all eyelid lesions, from the very benign to malignant lesions.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

Become familiar and review the anatomy of the upper lid and lower lid
Review the most common benign eyelid lesions and how they affect eyelid anatomy
Review the most common malignant eyelid lesions and how they affect eyelid anatomy
Become familiar with how anesthesia affects the eyelids and proper anesthesia techniques
Become familiar with the theory, advantages, indications, and contraindications of radiofrequency surgery
Review all of these concepts through actual video cases of lesion removals being performed by optometrists