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Veterinary Ophthalmology: Clinical Updates

Description:

The series covers the following topics:

Jan 28, 2027 - So much pressure! Understanding and treating glaucoma

Early recognition of glaucoma is crucial for saving vision of patients. Learn how to diagnose and manage this painful and blinding disease.

Feb 4, 2027 – Uveitis. It’s a clinical sign, not a diagnosis!

Often, anterior and/or posterior uveitis is simply a manifestation of a systemic disease. It may also be secondary to cataract (in dogs), neoplasia (in elderly patients) and corneal disease. Though some cases may be idiopathic, a diagnosis of uveitis mandates a thorough investigation to uncover the primary cause. Prompt treatment is required, as complications resulting from uveitis may lead to blindness. However, treatment without proper diagnosis will usually result only in temporary relief, and may very well endanger the patient’s life as a potentially grave systemic condition is not diagnosed.

Feb 11,2027 - Too little? Too much? Diseases of the lacrimal system

Dry eye is a very prevalence cause of canine keratoconjunctivitis. While usually it is caused by an aqueous tear deficiency, there are other causes for this common disease. In this lecture we shall discuss the workup and treatment of patients with dry eye, as well as those presenting with tear drainage disorders.

Feb 18,2027 – Doctor, will my pet see again? Diagnosis and treatment of blindness in dogs

Is my blind patient a neurological or an ophthalmic case? A few simple tests will help you localize the lesion and narrow your list of differential diagnosis. Common causes of blindness will also be reviewed

Target Group:

Veterinarians in small animal practice, especially those with a focus or interest in veterinary ophthalmology. This seminar is ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen their knowledge of eye diseases and improve their diagnostic and therapeutic approach in everyday practice.

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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.