Basic Ophthalmic Diagnostic Techniques of the Horse Webinars
Continuing Education
September 2024-May 2025
Seminar Objective:
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Basic and practical eye examination techniques of the horse eye.
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Discussion on slit lamp techniques, indirect ophthalmoscopy, tonometry, aqueocentesis, vitreal taps, OCT and ultrasonography.
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Diagnosis and therapy of superficial ulcerative corneal disease
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Understanding:
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Why corneal ulcers can become catastrophic conditions with deepening, presence of cellular infiltrates and uveitis, and abnormal vascularization
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The nonulcerative corneal conditions in horses are serious and common
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Inflammatory and noninflammatory conditions of the iris, ciliary body and choroid are critical to veterinarians working with horses
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The surgical techniques that are considered routine for horses with eye problems
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Performing corneal reconstructive surgery and lens removal surgery in the horse
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