OPHT100-0301: The Eyes Have It: Selected Topics in Ophthalmology

INSTRUCTORS:

• Robert Munger, DVM, DACVO; (course coordinator); Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, Dallas, TX
• Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO; Louisiana State University
• Jeffrey Bowersox, DVM, DACVO; The Eye Clinic for Animals, Scottsdale, AZ
• Michael Zigler, BSc, DVM, CertVOphthal; Bronte Road Animal Hospital, Oakville, Ontario
• Rowan Blogg, BVSc MS, DACVO; Former Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology at Ross Univ.

DATES:
March 27 to May 8, 2001
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays; 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 - 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET USA

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide veterinary practitioners with a current update in selected topics of interest in companion animal ophthalmology. Six interactive sessions, with accompanying lecture notes and slides, will cover the topics as detailed below in the course outline.

COURSE OUTLINE:
WEEK 1 - Feline Ophthalmology (Mary Belle Glaze)
The presentation will review the salient and unique features of feline ocular disease, including infectious conjunctivitis, herpetic keratitis, eosinophilic keratitis, corneal sequestration, uveitis, diffuse iris melanoma, glaucoma, and hypertensive retinopathy.

WEEK 2 - Surgical Management of Corneal Ulcers (Jeff Bowersox)
Topic will cover basic conditions that affect the cornea with a short discussion on corneal anatomy, and the pathophysiology of corneal disease and corneal healing. Attention will be given to the assessment of corneal ulcerations and discussion will involve the surgical management of corneal pathology.

WEEK 3 - Glaucoma (Bob Munger)
The etiology of glaucoma will be presented so that the participant will understand the basic mechanism by which glaucoma may occur. The clinical signs as well as diagnostic testing will be presented. Medical and surgical management will be discussed with special emphasis on when surgery is indicated.

WEEK 4 - Adnexal Disorders and Surgery (Mike Zigler)
Discussion will center on the common eyelid and adnexal disorders including: blepharitis, chalazion, entropion, ectropion, distichiasis, trichiasis, ectopic cilia, prolapsed nictitans gland, and scrolled third eyelid cartilage. Surgical correction for these conditions will be discussed, as will complication management.

WEEK 5 - Retinal Examination: What's Normal and What's Not (Mike Zigler)

A step by step approach to examining the fundus will be reviewed along with tips on telling what is normal and what is abnormal.

WEEK 6 - The Red Eye: Making the Diagnosis (Rowan Blogg)
The differential diagnosis of the red eye will be covered. This session will highlight how to tell more serious from less serious.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. recognize the clinical features of the more common feline ocular disorders and develop rational diagnostic and therapeutic plans based on review of contemporary literature, course handouts, and interactive discussions;
2. understand the clinical evaluation of glaucoma including which patients require surgical management;
3. recognize adnexal disorders and understand the appropriate medical or surgical management of these disorders;
4. recognize when conjunctivitis is hiding deep inflammation so that common errors in the diagnosis and therapy of a red eye are avoided;
5. better perform the fundic examination for the detection and evaluation of retinal disorders;
6. better assess patients with corneal disease, including the surgical management of corneal ulcers.

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course, and will continue for one week following the last real time session.

CE HOURS: 12

TUITION: early bird $162 , $180 after March 16th

TO REGISTER:
Call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or email CEonVIN@vin.com, listing the course title, your full name, and your preferred method of payment (credit card, check).

PLEASE NOTE
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Note: "Course meets the requirements for 13 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education."

(Attendees are encourage to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by the board.)

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COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdrawal retroactively. Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.

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Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com

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