Ophthalmology

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Eyes on Surgery: Ophthalmic Pearls and Procedures

This live, interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will feature case presentations of common ophthalmic conditions to strengthen clinical decision-making around diagnosis, medical management, and surgical intervention. This course will review when continued medical management is appropriate, when surgery offers the best outcome, plus how to educate clients on surgical expectations and post-operative care.

Learning Objectives

1. Ophthalmic conditions appropriate for continued medical management versus surgical intervention.
2. Practical decision-making to optimize patient stabilization for common surgical eye diseases.
3. Expected surgical outcomes, potential complications, and post-operative considerations to improve continuity of care and long-term patient success.

Presenter: Amanda Wimms, BVM&S, MRCVS, Diplomate, ACVO

From Instruments to Incision: Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery

This live, interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review common ophthalmic surgical procedures performed in general practice. This course will provide an overview of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, indications, and techniques. Common pitfalls for eyelid surgery will be highlighted, as well as key procedural steps to improve outcomes in ophthalmic procedures.

Learning Objectives

1. Relevant surgical anatomy and indications for common ophthalmic procedures.
2. Key procedural steps for eyelid surgery, third eyelid gland replacement, plus enucleation.
3. Common surgical pitfalls and strategies to improve outcomes in ophthalmic procedures.

Presenter: Amarpreet Deol, DVM