Top five Ophthalmic Emergencies

Description:

Top five Ophthalmic Emergencies

A quick review of the diagnosis and treatment of five devastating eye diseases – acute glaucoma, acute blindness, anterior lens luxation, traumatic proptosis and melting corneal ulcers. Prompt diagnosis and emergency treatment c may very well mean the difference between a salvaged eye and blindness or enucleation

The Webinar is presented in English

Target Group:

For veterinarians who are interested in enhancing their skills in ophthalmic emergency care. It is especially valuable for those seeking to improve their knowledge in diagnosing and managing urgent eye conditions to prevent long-term vision loss or eye enucleation.

Seminar Objective:

The goal of this webinar is to provide veterinarians with a comprehensive overview of the top five ophthalmic emergencies. Participants will gain essential knowledge for the prompt diagnosis and treatment of acute glaucoma, acute blindness, anterior lens luxation, traumatic proptosis, and melting corneal ulcers. With a focus on emergency care, attendees will learn how timely intervention can significantly impact the preservation of vision and prevent irreversible damage.

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Speakers:

Prof. Ron Ofri

Ron Ofri was a member of the charter class of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Upon his graduation he traveled to the University of Florida, where he spent the next 4 years undergoing clinical training in veterinary ophthalmology and obtaining his Ph.D. During this time Ron developed an interest in the physiology of vision, focusing on retinal electrophysiology and animal models of retinal diseases. Upon his graduation Ron returned to Israel and joined the faculty of his alma mater, where he is currently a Professor in veterinary ophthalmology, and author of more than 90 refereed papers. Ron is a contributing author to the Gelatt's classic textbook Veterinary Ophthalmology (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th editions) as well as a co-author of the popular textbook Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology (4th, 5th and 6th editions). Ron is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO), a former ECVO Executive Board member and Scientific Committee member and in 2002-2005 he served as President of the European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Ron is also a very popular international speaker, having been invited to talk in more than 35 countries and 6 continents, lecturing in continuing education seminars, national meetings and world congresses for general practitioners, as well as advanced training courses for veterinary ophthalmologists. Ron has authored the chapter on Visual Optics in the last 4 editions of Gelatts Veterinary Ophthalmology. He has been lecturing on the topic, and teaching retinoscopy, at the ACVO Basic Science Course every 2 years since 2002, as well as in advanced symposiums in Asia, Australia, USA, and several European countries.