Lorraine graduated from the RVC in 1990 and in 1994 was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology. As a member of the Comparative Ophthalmology Unit at the Animal Health Trust for 11 years, she has been involved with both clinical work and research. In 2005 she started an ophthalmology referral service at the Grove Veterinary Group in Fakenham. Lorraine is currently working towards her RCVS Diploma and raising her family.

 ** You can attend individual modules at a fee of £231.00 plus VAT (£271.43 in total). Please contact us to register **

This comprehensive and stimulating course is designed to be practically relevant for the small animal practitioner. The course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the anatomy, development and physiology of the eye and will cover the full spectrum of ocular diseases seen in the domestic species.

The principles of inherited ocular disease, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics, ocular pathology and ocular surgery will be discussed.

Through practical sessions and tutor demonstrations, delegates will gain experience of the use of diagnostic equipment and some common surgical techniques.

Wide use of interactive teaching and visual aids based on clinical cases will ensure that by the end of the course, delegates will be familiar with routine ophthalmic examinations and will be capable of diagnosing those commonly encountered ocular disorders . 

01

February 5th

Introduction, clinical examination and orbital disease

- Examination of the eye and diagnostic techniques. Orbital disease, its investigation and treatment. Practical use of ophthalmic instruments, including ultrasound.

02

March 4th

Disorders of the eyelids, including 3rd eyelid

- Common diseases of the eyelids and third eyelid. Aetiology, diagnosis and treatment.

03 

April 8th

Diseases of the cornea, sclera and episclera

- Clinical presentation of corneal disease. Scleral and episcleral conditions. Diagnosis, treatment and management.

04

May 6th

Extra-orbital structures and glaucoma

- Diseases and treatment of the conjunctiva and naso-lacrymal systems. Pathophysiology and management of glaucoma.

05

June 17th

The lens and uveal tract 

- Examination of the lens and uveal tract. Disorders of the lens and uveal tract, their diagnosis and treatment.

06

July 1st

The retina

- Review of the normal retina. Retinal pathology. Diagnosis of retinal diseases and their treatment. Screening schemes for inherited eye disease.

07

August 5th

Neuro-ophthalmology and ocular manifestations of systemic disease

- Neuro-ophthalmology and diseases of the optic nerve. Review of the key systemic diseases with an ophthalmic involvement.

08

September 2nd

Ophthalmology of exotic species. Equine and Farm Animal ophthalmology

- Common ocular conditions of exotic animals, horses and farm animals. Specific diagnostic techniques and treatment options.

9 and 10

7th and 8th October

Two-day case-based studies.

Ocular pharmacology and therapeutics. - Test your diagnostic skills with some real cases. Approach to investigation and appropriate treatment of ophthalmic diseases.

11 and 12

4th and 5th November

Two-day practical course.

Introduction to ocular surgery - Review of ophthalmic surgery, including equipment and instruments. Practical sessions performing surgical procedures of the adnexa, cornea and some intra-ocular techniques.