Herpes Simplex Keratitis: Keeping it Simple(x)
Course Description: This course covers the anterior segment complications associated with herpes simplex virus infection. The natural history of the herpes simplex virus and the epidemiology of HSV infections are discussed. Blepharocunjunctivitis, dendritic keratitis, stromal keratitis, endothelitis, trabeculitis, iritis, and neurotrophic keratitis are all covered in detail. Primary disease vs. secondary recurrent disease is stressed.
Course Objectives:
To learn about the natural history of Herpes Simplex infections
To learn about the epidemiology of Herpes Simplex ocular infections
To learn about the anterior segment manifestations of Herpes Simplex infection
To learn about the management of various manifestations of anterior segment Herpes Simplex infections.
Course Instructor:
Bradley Sutton, O.D., F.A.A.O., Indiana University School of Optometry: Indianapolis Eye Care Center, Clinical Professor
This course qualifies for 1 hour of IOB and Legend Drug Certificate credit.
Course Fee
IOA Members: $ 25.00
Non-Members: $ 30.00
Course Instructions/Course Access/Test Access CLICK HERE TO PAY AND TAKE THE COURSE
- This online course is in PDF format.
- You must pay the course fee to access the course and take the test. No refunds will be made for online courses.
- This course will be offered until April 1, 2026 (Indiana's optometric license renewal deadline). You have until March 31, 2026, to complete the course.
- To receive credit for taking this course, you must receive a score of at least 70% on a 10 question test.
- You may retake the test if you failed to receive 70% on the test and wish to to be tested again. There is no charge for retests.
- Certificates of Completion for those who pass the examination will be available for download through this website.
If you have problems accessing the course or test or paying for the course, please contact education@ioa.org or call the IOA at 317-237-3560.