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Hartpury College,Hartpury,GL19 3BE
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This two-day course aims to bring delegates up to date with the rapidly expanding field of equine ophthalmology whilst giving the opportunity to learn new ophthalmic surgical and examination techniques in a wet lab with expert tuition on hand. Day one will be mainly lecture based where new treatments for old conditions (such as recurrent uveitis) will be discussed and the use of advanced ophthalmic examination techniques taught and demonstrated using video ophthalmoscopy and video slit lamp biomicroscopy. Surgical techniques will be discussed and illustrated using hi definition video. A 3 course evening meal will take place at the end of day one. Day two is based entirely in the wet lab where delegates will have the opportunity to practice ocular nerve blocks, lid surgery techniques, lavage system placement, contact lens measurement and placement, third eye lid surgery, lacrimal system surgery, corneal surgery including keratectomy, keratotomy and conjunctival grafting techniques. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to practice ophthalmic ultrasound, fundoscopy and slit lamp techniques using fresh cadaver heads.
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KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES•To appreciate the value of digital imaging in the equine eye examination and learn to photograph the equine lens and fundus. • To understand the role of slit lamp biomicroscopy in corneal and lens disease. • To understand what causes Equine Recurrent Uveitis? How do we best prevent it and treat it? • Gain knowledge in managing the challenging equine cornea – how does the unique corneal immune system affect disease and what surgical techniques for managing the difficult corneal case area available? • To understand equine glaucoma – diagnosis and treatment. • To understand ophthalmic oncology – diagnosis and treatment modalities. Safe standing ophthalmic surgery including eye lid suturing and repair, corneal surgery and enucleation techniques. COURSE ORGANISER Tim Knott BSc (Hons) BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS, Gloucestershire COURSE SPEAKERS Tim Knott BSc (Hons) BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS, Gloucestershire Robert Lowe BVSc DVOphthal MRCVS, Sussex James Rushton PhD DVOphthal MRCVS, Gloucestershire Brian Patterson BVM&S CertVOphthal MRCVS, Gloucestershire SUITABLE FOR RCVS MODULES This course is aimed at those holding certificates, but will also cover material found in B-EP.3, C-E.4 and C-E. 16
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