Day One
Thursday 22nd April
Equine and farm animal ophthalmology
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Examine the equine eye
• Recognise the common ocular conditions seen in horses.
• Know how to approach the diagnosis and treatment of equine eye disease
• List the eye diseases seen in farm animals, including ocular manifestations of systemic
disease
• Appreciate the specific diagnostic techniques and treatment options available for farm
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Day Two
Friday 23rd April
Exotic animal ophthalmology. Writing a case report
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Understand some aspects of comparative ophthalmology
• Appreciate the variations in ‘design’ of the vertebrate eye
• Recognise the common ocular conditions of exotic animals
• Confidently write a case report
This course forms part of the Ophthalmology one-year course but all modules from 1 to 10 are suitable as stand-alone or two-day courses. There is also a two-day practical course available on 14th and 15th May 2010.
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 the commonly encountered ocular disorders.
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