MS209: Ocular Surgery for Advanced Practitioners
£497.00 (+VAT)
Ocular surgery requires meticulous technique, careful tissue handling, and a thorough understanding of surgical principles to achieve the best outcomes for your patients. From eyelid reconstruction to corneal surgery, confidence comes from understanding both the procedures and their indications.
12 months access to recordings and course materials is included. Please note that these are webinar recordings and not live events. Full details on how to access the Mini Series will be emailed to you.
Ocular Surgery for Advanced Practitioners
An online Mini Series for Advanced Practitioners and those studying towards Advanced Practitioner status.
This three-part veterinary ocular surgery mini-series covers the diagnosis and surgical management of common eye conditions, focusing on eyelid surgery, eyelid and conjunctival surgery, and corneal surgery, while also introducing the fundamental principles of intraocular surgery. It is designed to enhance the surgical knowledge and practical decision-making skills of advanced veterinary practitioners. Led by Dr. med. vet. Claudia Busse DipECVO, CertVOphthal. The course will help you in accurate decision-making without unnecessary delay or cost.
This Mini Series includes
• Three online sessions (2 hours each)
• 8 hours of CPD with certification
• Downloadable comprehensive course notes
• Self-assessment quizzes to release your CPD certificate
(quizzes can be retaken as needed)
• 12 months’ access to full session recordings
• Watch on any device, at a time that suits you
Programme
Session 1 – Surgery of the eyelids
This webinar will explain the basic rules and requirements for eyelid surgery and will help to create the ideal set-up for successful ocular adnexal surgery. Different surgical techniques oft he eyelids will be explained with many photographs and drawings to help understand the procedures.
Topics include:
Surgical instruments and suture material for eyelid surgery
Basic principles of eyelid surgery
Surgical techniques for ectopic cilia, neoplasia and traumata of the eyelids
Surgical techniques for makroblepharon and ectropion
Surgical techniques for entropion (temporary correction)
Session 2 – Surgery of the eyelids and conjunctiva
This webinar will complete the surgical techniques for entropion surgeries, focusing on permanent techniques. Basic rules and requirements for conjunctival surgery are explained before specific surgical techniques will be shown in detail.
Topics include:
Surgical techniques for entropion (permanent correction)
Surgery of the conjunctiva
Temporary tarsorrhaphy
Third eyelid flap
Replacement of a prolapsed third eyelid gland
Correction of eversion or inversion of the third eyelid
Conjunctival pedicle grafts
Session 3 – Surgery of the cornea and principles of intraocular surgery
This webinar will explain the basic rules and requirements for corneal and intraocular surgery. Different corneal surgeries are explained and demonstrated in photographs and drawings. Intraocular surgery and its indications are explained so that clinicians can advise their clients what to expect when such a surgery becomes necessary.
Topics include:
Surgical instruments and suture material for corneal surgery
Basic principles of corneal surgery
Surgical techniques: removal of corneal foreign bodies, closing corneal lacerations, keratotomy, lamellar keratectomy, stabilizing stromal corneal defects
Principles of intraocular surgery
Surgical techniques: lens surgery for lens luxation and cataracts
Who this Mini Series is for
This mini-series is designed for advanced veterinary practitioners, including veterinarians with an interest in ophthalmology, those seeking to expand their surgical skills in ocular procedures, and clinicians looking to build confidence in the diagnosis and surgical management of eyelid, conjunctival, corneal, and intraocular conditions. It is particularly suited to practitioners wishing to enhance their knowledge of veterinary eye surgery and improve patient outcomes.
CPD details
The price includes all three sessions, downloadable notes, quizzes and 8 hours of CPD, with 12 months’ access to the recordings as an ongoing reference.
No travel, accommodation, rota juggling or locum cover — just practical, accessible CPD that fits around practice life.
Course Feedback :
“More confidence, Decision making better refer or treat in house.”
“This Mini Series will help me to plan future surgeries I would not have known how to do.”
“Fits in with family life well to be able to stop and start and log on at preferred times. Surgical instrument advice, lots of photos and cases.”