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Wednesday, June 24

7:30-8:00 a.m

BREAKFAST

8:00-10:00 a.m.

LECTURE: Ophthalmic Examination and DiagnosticsAnn Dwyer and Michala Henriksen

Review the components of a thorough ophthalmic examination and discover nuances that will improve your examination skills.

10:00-10:30 a.m.

BREAK

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LAB: Examination Techniques (live animals) – Drs. Brooks, Dwyer, Henriksen, Plummer, Sanchez, and Pablo

Practice the examination techniques reviewed in the morning lecture and acquire techniques for ocular ultrasonography and photography. 

12:30-1:30 p.m. 

LUNCH

1:30-3:30 p.m.

LECTURE: Adnexal and Orbital Disease Caryn Plummer

Examine a variety of adnexal and orbital disorders that can impact the health of the globe, develop your ability to recognize them and understand when to intervene.

3:30-4:00 p.m.

BREAK

4:00-6:00 p.m. 

LECTURE: Ocular Trauma - Michala Henriksen

Discover the most common findings associated with ocular trauma


Thursday, June 25

7:30-8:00 a.m.

 BREAKFAST

8:00-10:00 a.m.

LECTURE: Equine Recurrent Uveitis and GlaucomaCaryn Plummer

Acquire an essential understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of these common uveitis diseases. 

10:00-10:30 a.m.

BREAK

10:30-11:30 a.m.

LAB: Diagnostic Procedures, Subpalpebral Lavage Placement, Orbital Blocks (heads) – Drs. Brooks, Dwyer, Henriksen, Plummer, Sanchez, and Pablo

Practice orbital blocks, placement of subpalpebral lavage systems, sample collection and more using cadaver heads.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LAB: Laceration Repair, Enucleation (heads) - Drs. Brooks, Dwyer, Henriksen, Plummer, Sanchez, and Pablo

Practice laceration repairs, blepharoplasties, and enucleations using cadaver heads during this continuation of the previous wet lab.

12:30-1:30 p.m.

LUNCH 

1:30-2:30 p.m.

LECTURE: Corneal Wound HealingDennis Brooks

2:30-3:30 p.m.

LECTURE: Corneal UlcersDennis Brooks

Explore the normal course of corneal wound healing and examine the types, etiologies and associated conditions of different types of corneal ulcers during these related lectures 

3:30-4:00 p.m.

BREAK

4:00-5:00 p.m.

LECTURE: Corneal Ulcers Dennis Brooks

Determine when surgical intervention is warranted and how to deal with ulcers that just won’t heal during this continuation of the discussion on corneal ulcers.

5:00-6:00 p.m.

LECTURE: Corneal Stromal AbscessesDennis Brooks

Identify corneal stromal abscesses and how they differ from ulcerative disease, and investigate currently available therapy methods (medical and surgical).


Friday, June 26

7:30-8:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST

8:00-9:00 a.m. 

LECTURE: Immune Mediated Keratitis (non-ulcerative keratopathies) Dennis Brooks

Improve your recognition of non-ulcerative keratopathies and discover appropriate treatments. 

9:00-10:00 a.m.

LECTURE: Surgical Approaches, Procedures, Instrumentation, and Complications for Corneal DiseaseCaryn Plummer

Explore the most common surgical procedures for corneal disease as well as techniques, proper surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and the various complications that may develop intra-and post-operatively.

10:00-10:30 a.m. 

BREAK

 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LAB: Corneal Procedures (pig eyes) – Drs. Brooks, Dwyer, Henriksen, Plummer, Sanchez, and Pablo

Practice many of the surgeries described in the previous lectures, or other procedures of your choice, under the guidance of a veterinary ophthalmologist.

12:30-1:30 p.m. 

LUNCH

1:30-2:30 p.m.

LECTURE: Ocular Therapeutics and PharmacologyCaryn Plummer

Discover principles of pharmacokinetics and bioavailability in relation to the eye and examine the various classes and clinical use of routine ophthalmic drugs.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

LECTURE: Neonatal Ophthalmology and Miscellaneous Ophthalmic Conditions Ann Dwyer

Review congenital and acquired conditions that can be discovered within the first few hours of a foal’s life, problems that develop during the critical first year of development, problems that occur at other stages of life, and breed-or occupation-associated ocular problems.

3:30-4:00 p.m.

BREAK

4:00-5:00 p.m.

LECTURE: Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery - Luisito Pablo

For both general and regional anesthesia, learn about preoperative preparation, drug selection, management of intraoperative complications, neuromuscular blockade technique, and postoperative concerns for ophthalmic surgical patients.

5:00-6:00 p.m. 

CASE DISCUSSIONSDrs. Brooks, Dwyer, Henriksen, Plummer, Sanchez, and Pablo


Saturday, June 27

7:30-8:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST

8:00-10:00 a.m.

LECTURE: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic DiseasesChris Sanchez

Discover how and when systemic conditions are most likely to have ocular involvement, and the impact ocular signs may have on treatment and prognosis. 

10:00-10:30 a.m.

BREAK

10:30-11:30 a.m.

LECTURE: Posterior Segment - Michala Henriksen

Familiarize yourself with the most common posterior segment findings, including “butterfly lesions” and “bullet holes” in horses, and how to correlate these findings with ocular diseases. 

 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LECTURE: Pre-Purchase ExamsAnn Dwyer

Review both common and uncommon pre-purchase exam ocular findings, how to document and describe them, and their significance in relation to the stated intended purpose of the horse during this case-based lecture. 

 12:30-1:30 p.m. 

 LUNCH