Peripheral ulcerative keratitis
Expiry Date
: 19/10/2029
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This review covers the pathophysiology, aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK), a severe inflammatory corneal disease often associated with systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Keywords: peripheral ulcerative keratitis; immunosuppression; cytotoxic therapy; biologic therapy; rheumatoid arthritis; granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
Reading material:
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The purpose of this review is to give an overview of the pathophysiology, aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of PUK.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
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Understand the pathophysiology and aetiology of PUK.
- Learn about the clinical features and diagnostic methods for PUK.
- Gain knowledge on the stepwise management approach for treating PUK, including supportive measures and systemic therapies.
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
- Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.
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