Corneal Edema

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides a comprehensive overview of corneal edema. The course outlines the pathophysiology, various causes, diagnostic methods, and both medical and surgical treatment strategies. It emphasizes clinical reasoning and highlights unusual presentations. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to approach corneal edema in diverse clinical settings.

This module is an Accredited Self-Assessment Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS). You may claim a maximum of 1 HOUR (credits are automatically calculated).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the pathophysiology of corneal edema and the role of endothelial function.
• Recognize the differential diagnoses associated with corneal edema.
• Identify the key diagnostic techniques and imaging modalities used to evaluate corneal edema.
• Review medical and surgical treatment strategies.

AUTHORS/AFFILIATIONS

• Edmond Sandouk, M.D.: Ophthalmology research fellow, Ophthalmology department, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Mona Alshehri, M.D.: Ophthalmology resident, Ophthalmology department, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Fady Sedarous, M.D: Ophthalmology Cornea fellow, Ophthalmology department, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Mona Harissi-Dagher, M.D: Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology department, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

DISCLOSURES

• Edmond Sandouk, M.D.: None
• Mona Alshehri, M.D.: None
• Fady Sedarous, M.D: None
• Mona Harissi-Dagher, M.D: None

TARGET AUDIENCE

Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, medical students.