Eye Safety in the OMS Setting: Best Practices to Reduce Ocular Exposures and Injuries

Eye Safety in the OMS Setting: Best Practices to Reduce Ocular Exposures and Injuries is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

Release Date: March 13, 2024
Expiration Date: March 13, 2027

Description:
OMSs and patients are at risk of ocular exposure to pathogens and physical or chemical injury during oral and maxillofacial procedures. Ocular injuries and infections may lead to serious long-term consequences such as potential blindness. Yet eye protection for OMS team members and patients is often suboptimal or lacking entirely. This 90-minute webinar will review best practices for eye protection during all phases of oral healthcare, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, instrument reprocessing, light-curing procedures, and cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces. Non-clinical ocular hazards, such as blue light exposure and digital eye strain, also will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Describe proper eye protection for dental healthcare personnel and patients during all phases of the delivery of oral healthcare.  
• Identify potential eye safety hazards in the OMS setting.  
• Discuss the proper wear and fit of eye protection.  
• Describe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations to reduce eye injuries and protect against ocular infection exposures.  
• Implement recommended protocols in the event of an eye injury.