Practical Ophthalmology for Equine Practitioners – A 2-Day Practical Course
| Date: | Tue 3rd Oct 2023 - Wed 4th Oct 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue: | Mälaren Hästklinik AB | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Location: | Mälaren Hästklinik AB, Stockholm, Sweden (Stockholm Arlanda Airport) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Hours: | 15 Contact Hours | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Language: | English (Swedish Moderation) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Early Booking Deadline: | Tuesday 22nd August 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Deadline: | Monday 2nd October 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Tue 3 - Wed 4 October 2023 – A 2-Day Practical Course
The practical sessions are fully booked. Please contact the office (info@vetpd.com) to be added to the waiting list.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
BEVA survey constituted up to 10% of clinical cases seen in practice. In addition, the eye is regularly examined as part of insurance or pre-purchase examinations with the clinician commonly having to make decisions as to the significance of ophthalmic findings. Finally, examination of the eye is an important part of the complete physical and neurological examinations, with the ophthalmic findings often giving a clue as to the underlying disease or problem. The importance of ophthalmology to the clinician undertaking equine work is therefore undeniable and yet most veterinarians received only limited training in this area whilst in vet school or as a young assistant. This practically-oriented course is intended to help equine clinicians learn about the most important and common problems in the equine eye, to gain confidence in how to deal with these conditions and how to interpret their findings. Extra time will be available after lectures for discussion and attendees are encouraged to interact with the speakers in open and frank conversations.
In the mornings the following topics will be covered in highly illustrated lectures and case presentations :
- Equine ophthalmic examination: Basic examination & sample collection
- Diagnostic ultrasonography and infrared imaging
- 3Corneal ulcers and wound healing
- Ocular and adnexal neoplasia
- Diagnosis and treatment of equine uveitis: managing expectations
- Equine glaucoma & cataracts
In the afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees), all under the supervision of specialists. Attendees will rotate through the following practical sessions:
- Ophthalmic Procedures – Nerve blocks, lavage system placement, aqueocentesis, intravitreal injections etc.
- Basic Surgical Techniques – Enucleation, eyelid laceration repair, temporary tarsoraphy, corneal laceration, conjunctival grafts etc.
- Ocular Ultrasound - live horses
- Examination of Horses with Eye Problems
- Pre-Purchase Examination Case Discussions
The combined talents and extensive experience of the team of internationally renowned equine ophthalmologists involved with this course, along with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, will stimulate attendees to assimilate knowledge, to put it into practice in small groups and to discuss these very important clinical problems in the horse and pony.
The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.
This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.4; C-E.5; C-E.15; C-E.16
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Dennis Brooks
DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVOUnited States
American Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
More InfoDennis E. Brooks passed the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1984. Dr Brooks received a PhD in 1987 from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine. Dr Brooks has been a scientist and clinician in academia and is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology. He was the President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists from 1997-1998. Dr Brooks has written over 170 academic scientific publications, 76 book chapters, received $2.3 million in research grants, and has given over 300 lectures both nationally and internationally in comparative ophthalmology. His book, Equine Ophthalmology, was published in 2002 and again in 2008. A book Small Animal Ophthalmology was published in 2011. He received the British Equine Veterinary Association’s Sir Frederick Smith Memorial Lecture and Medal Recipient in 2007, and received the Frank J. Milne State of the Art Award of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 2010. Dr Brooks has extensive experience in amnion grafting, corneal transplantation and cataract surgeries of the horse.
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Michala de Linde Henriksen
DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVODenmark, United States
American Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
More InfoDr. de Linde Henriksen is originally from Denmark where she received her DVM degree in 2005 from University of Copenhagen. Her comparative ophthalmology residency was performed at University of Florida and her PhD in equine ophthalmology is from University of Copenhagen/University of Florida.
Dr. Henriksen has worked as an assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology at CSU since July 2017. She came to CSU from University of Minnesota where she worked as a clinical assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology for four years (2013-2017).
Dr. Henriksen loves mountain hiking with her French bulldog ‘Frieda’ in her spare time.
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Lena Ström
DVM, PhD, Dipl.ECVOSweden
European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
More InfoDr. Ström studied in Sweden and received her veterinary degree in 2004. Her PhD degree in Equine Ophthalmology was obtained at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in 2019, and her residency in comparative ophthalmology was performed during 2018-2021. Dr Ström is currently working as an assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology at SLU. She teaches classes and is a clinical instructor in ophthalmology, and conducts research mainly in the area of visual sciences and equine ophthalmology.
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Venue
Mälaren HästklinikHälgesta 1
193 91 Sigtuna
Mälaren Hästklinik AB
Hälgesta 1
193 91 Sigtuna
Sweden
Phone: +46 8-592 540 10
Website: www.hastklinik.se
From Enköping
Drive on the E 18 towards Stockholm. Take the Draget junction, exit number 147. Turn right towards Håtuna. After 5 km you come to a four-way intersection, turn left on road 269 towards Sigtuna / Håtuna. After 4 km turn right towards Uppsala / Arlanda / Sigtuna (road 263). Drive 6.5 km and at a T-junction turn left towards Uppsala. Drive 2 km and you will see the clinic on the right side of the road. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.
From Stockholm via E18
Drive on the E18 towards Enköping. Take the exit at junction Bro, exit number 146. After the exit on the right, turn left onto road 269 towards Sigtuna / Skokloster. After 11 km turn right towards Uppsala / Arlanda / Sigtuna (road 263). Drive 6.5 km and at a T-junction turn left towards Uppsala. Drive 2 km and you will see the clinic on the right side of the road. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.
From Stockholm via E4
Drive on the E4 towards Uppsala. Take the Trafikplats Märsta junction, exit number 180. Drive Road 263 past Märsta towards Sigtuna, after the bridge over Garnsviken there will be a roundabout in Sigtuna. Continue on Road 263 to the right and now drive in the direction of Uppsala for about 4 km. You now see the clinic on the right side of the road. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.
From Uppsala via E4
Drive on the E4 towards Stockholm. Take the exit at Knivsta junction, exit number 184. Turn right towards Knivsta. Drive past Knivsta and follow the road to the stop sign. (Vassunda) Drive straight ahead over road 255 and after 200 meters there will be a new stop sign. Turn left towards Sigtuna. After about 2 km and after Skråmsta, the clinic is on the left side. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.
From Uppsala Rv 255
Drive on the Rv 255 out of Uppsala past Vilan / Sävja. Follow the road to Vassunda and take the right direction Sigtuna. After about 2 km and after Skråmsta, the clinic is on the left side. It is signposted Horse Clinic.
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