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Practical Ophthalmology for Equine Practitioners

29. November 2022 - 30. November 2022 | 8:30 - 18h | 4105 Biel-Benken, Schweiz

BEVA survey constituted up to 10% of clinical cases seen in practice. In addition, the eye is regularly examined as part of insurance or pre-purchase examinations with the clinician commonly having to make decisions as to the significance of ophthalmic findings. Finally, examination of the eye is an important part of the complete physical and neurological examinations, with the ophthalmic findings often giving a clue as to the underlying disease or problem. The importance of ophthalmology to the clinician undertaking equine work is therefore undeniable and yet most veterinarians received only limited training in this area whilst in vet school or as a young assistant. This practically-oriented course is intended to help equine clinicians learn about the most important and common problems in the equine eye, to gain confidence in how to deal with these conditions and how to interpret their findings. Extra time will be available after lectures for discussion and attendees are encouraged to interact with the speakers in open and frank conversations. In the mornings the following topics will be covered in highly illustrated lectures and case presentations : Equine ophthalmic examination: Basic examination & sample collection Diagnostic ultrasonography and infrared imaging 3Corneal ulcers and wound healing Ocular and adnexal neoplasia Diagnosis and treatment of equine uveitis: managing expectations Equine glaucoma & cataracts In the afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees), all under the supervision of specialists. Attendees will rotate through the following practical sessions: Ophthalmic Procedures – Nerve blocks, lavage system placement, aqueocentesis, intravitreal injections etc. Basic Surgical Techniques – Enucleation, eyelid laceration repair, temporary tarsoraphy, corneal laceration, conjunctival grafts

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