Small Animal Ophthalmology

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• 8th Jan 2024 – 28th Jan 2024
• 8th Apr 2024 – 28th Apr 2024
• 7th Oct 2024 – 27th Oct 2024
  

  Course Overview

  Ophthalmic conditions are a common presentation in small animal practice. There is a tendency to fear the unknown, so it is important to keep your university knowledge refreshed and updated. The aim of this small animal ophthalmology course is to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in approaching these cases. It is important to perform a thorough examination to achieve a diagnosis and outline the available treatment options.

  Module 1. Ocular examination in cats and dogs

  Module 2. Conditions of the canine and feline eyelids and third eyelids

  Module 3. Conditions of the canine and feline conjunctiva and lacrimal system

  Module 4. Conditions of the canine and feline cornea

  Module 5. Conditions of the canine and uveal tract

  Module 6. Conditions of the canine and feline lens

  Module 7. Conditions of the canine and feline fundus

  Module 8. Glaucoma
  

  Natasha Mitchell

  MVB DVOphthal MRCVS, Veterinary Council of Ireland Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology

  This course runs over a three week period and takes about 8 hours to complete. The course is composed of a series of modules, with each module containing a webinar, notes to download and keep, plus clinical cases to test your understanding. There is a busy course forum where you can ask the tutor questions and debate topics relevant to your daily practice.

  At the end of the three week period, you retain access to the course for a further 11 months, giving you unlimited access for a full year in total! All courses are completed with an MCQ exam, giving you 8 Hours of CPD.