Orbital eye infections

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Joanna Breems
MD, FACP · Clinical Assistant Professor
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Richard Davis
Ph.D., D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP) · Microbiology and Infectious Disease contributor
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Learning goals

  1. Describe the clinical presentation and microbiology of common etiologies for blepharitis, hordeolum, conjunctivitis, and keratitis
  2. Describe the clinical findings and microbiologic origins of chorioretinitis and use clinical history and examination findings to differentiate microbiologic causes
  3. Compare and contrast periorbital and orbital cellulitis, including anatomic location, etiology, and potential complications

Required pre-class materials

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These materials are not required; they are supplementary to the large-group session. They are intended as a curated guide to content focused on the learning objectives. There are both textbook and video resources for this session for students to use per their preference.

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