Does your heart sink when an eye patient walks through the door? In this online course we’ll use real case examples to help you to deal with your ophthalmology cases more effectively and with considerably less stress. There will be the opportunity for questions and feedback at the end of each session.

• Join European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology David Gould for three 2-hour sessions
• Case examples and essential practical tips from our expert tutor
• Comprehensive notes to download
• Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
• 12 Months access to recorded sessions
• Superb value for money – learn without traffic jams or rota hassles
• Watch the recordings on your iPad
• This Mini Series was originally broadcast in September 2015

Programme

Conjunctivitis and Keratitis: Case Presentations

Conjunctivitis and keratitis represent some of the most common clinical presentations in small animal practice. This session will comprise of a case-based approach to some of the more frequently seen ocular surface conditions in dogs and cats. Delegates will learn about:

• The latest and most effective treatment options for FHV-1 keratitis
• When to debride or grid a non-healing corneal ulcer, and tips on grid technique
• Treatment of melting and deep corneal ulcers
• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS): What to do when the Optimmune stops working

The Eyelids and Third Eyelid

Breed-related eyelid disease such as entropion, ectropion and trichiasis can represent significant clinical challenges in practice. This session will give a brief overview of surgical principles and techniques for eyelid surgery, followed by some case-based clinical examples. Delegates will learn:

• Surgical principles and eyelid reconstruction techniques
• Entropion surgery: What works and what doesn’t?
• Some tips to improve your third eyelid gland surgery

Uveal Tract: Case Presentations

The uveal tract (the iris, ciliary body and choroid) is frequently affected by disease. This session will focus on some of the more common conditions affecting the uveal tract, including uveitis, glaucoma, neoplasia and systemic disease. It will be presented in a clinical case format. Delegates will learn:

• Tips for distinguishing iris melanoma from benign iris pigmentation
• Targeted work-up and treatment options for uveitis
• How to recognise and treat glaucoma
• Common systemic diseases that affect the uveal tract

The price includes all 3 sessions, notes and quiz – 8 hours of CPD

*No traffic jams, accommodation hassles, pet or childcare, rota clashes, locum fees ……….. just great CPD and a valuable ongoing resource.

Course Feedback:

“Very practical and obviously case oriented. Clear and easy to read study notes. Super overview. Very useful for first opinion eye patients”

“Up to date treatments of ophthalmology cases and general refresher on things I’d forgotten.  Very useful. I now have more confidence seeing eye cases”

“The content of the Mini Series will help me very much in my work in practice. It will give me confidence to approach cases in a logical way and reach a working diagnosis and treatment plan, whilst recognizing where specialist advice and referral is appropriate”

*overseas customers will not be charged VAT