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HIV/AIDS: Infectious Disease and the Eye Care Provider
Jane S. Buckland, FNAO, FCLSA (H), NCLE (AC)
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the participant with guidelines relative to managing the HIV/AIDS
patient. A basic explanation and history of the disease as well as modes of transmission and brief statistical
data will be discussed. The course will also contain an overview of past and current AIDS research, drug
therapy and in office precautions.
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate the scope of HIV/AIDS in the world today as it relates to the eye care professional.
2. Describe the AIDS virus as well as previous and current drug therapy associated with HIV/AIDS
3. Discuss possible routes of transmission and in-office precautions
Length: 1 hour
Level: Basic
Category: Opticians, Contact Lens personnel, Para Optometric, Ophthalmic Tech/Asst.
HIV/AIDS: Infectious Disease and the Eye Care Professional
I. HIV/AIDS and Ocular Disease
A. Types of ocular infections common to HIV+ patients
(15 min)
1. Cotton wool spots
2. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
3. Toxoplasmosis
4. Histoplasmosis
5. Others
B. Onset of infections
1. Stages of HIV, 1-6
2. Problem points with onset
3. Relationship to T-cells
II. Visual Screening for HIV
(10 min)
A. Monitoring (drug therapies, pathology progression)
B. Relapse indicator
III. In-Office Procedures
(25 min)
A. Patient contact precautions
1. Gloving
2. Masks
B. Equipment disinfection
1. Heat
2. Chemical
C. Contact lens disinfection
1. Heat
2. Chemical
IV. Summary
(5min)