Program Description
Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) and perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC) are IgE-mediated inflammatory reactions often triggered by allergens. While the clinical presentation is largely similar between the two conditions, SAC is often caused by outdoor allergens such as pollen and PAC may be triggered by indoor allergens such as house dust mites or animal dander. Pharmacists play a critical role in therapy selection for SAC and PAC because the medication landscape includes numerous OTC and prescription options with distinct mechanisms, onset times, and durations of action that must be matched to each patient's specific allergen exposure pattern and symptom severity. Understanding the nuances of OTC and prescription therapies for allergic conjunctivitis enables pharmacists to optimize therapy selection, counsel on proper administration, monitor for adverse effects, and identify patients requiring ophthalmology referral for refractory symptoms. This article also features multimedia elements designed to support evidence-based counseling approaches on OTC and prescription products for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.
Target audience: Pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Application
Release date: June 26, 2026
Expiration date: June 26, 2027
Learner level: Foundational, Intermediate
Time to complete activity: 2.0 hour
Fee: Free
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Examine the clinical presentation of allergic conjunctivitis as well as signs and symptoms of a more complex presentation that warrants pharmacist or eye specialist intervention
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in improving patient access to safe, appropriate, and cost-effective treatment options for allergic conjunctivitis
- Explore the ways pharmacy technicians support pharmacist-directed management of allergic conjunctivitis, including over-the-counter product selection assistance, reinforcement of proper ophthalmic administration techniques, and patient education on nonpharmacologic strategies
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