VetPrac

Ophthalmology Workshop
Practical Skills for Practical Vets
VetPrac
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OPHTHALMOLOGY WORKSHOP
DAY 1
D AY 2
08:15
Introduction and Welcome
08:30 – 09:45 Practical 3
Ectropion and Entropion –
Multiple Techniques
08:30 - 09:30 Tutorial 1
Anatomy of the Eye
09:30 - 11:00 Tutorial 2
Examining the Eye: What’s Normal
11:00 - 11:15 MORNING TEA
11:30- 13:00 Practical 1 & 2
Ophthalmic examination (Live)
13:00 -13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 14:30 Tutorial 3
Ophthalmic Instrumentation
and Patient Preparation
14:30 - 15:45 Tutorial 4
Surgical Conditions of the Eyelid
and of the 3rd eyelid
09:45 - 10:45 Practical 4
Eye Lid Masses and Rotation Flaps
10:45 - 11:15 MORNING TEA
11:15 - 12:00 Practical 5
Rotation Flaps for the Eye
12:00 - 13:00 Practical 6
Cherry Eye & 3rd eyelid masses
13:00 - 13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 14:45 Practical 7
Corneal Lacerations
14:45 - 15:45 Practical 8
Globe Excision
15:45 - 4:00 Afternoon Tea
15:45 - 16:00 AFTERNOON TEA
16:00 - 16:45 Tutorial 5
Surgical Conditions of the Cornea
16:00 - 17:00
Ocular Emergencies
16:45 - 17:30 Tutorial 6
Surgical Conditions of the Globe
17:00
Questions and Certificates
OPHTHALMOLOGY WORKSHOP
PRESENTE R S
Dr. Mark Billson | Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology | BVSc PhD DVOpthal DipVetClinStud MRCVS
Mark graduated from the University of Sydney in 1990. He developed an interest in eyes early
on in his career that led to research into a bacterial eye disease in cattle and Mark was awarded
his PhD in 1996. Mark obtained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Veterinary
Ophthalmology in 1999. After taking up a post as Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology at the
University of Glasgow he returned to Australia in 2003 and has been working in private referral
practice. Mark is a recognised specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. He is interested in all
aspects of ophthalmology including management of glaucoma and surgical removal of cataracts
and has a keen interest in ocular pathology.
Dr. Martyn King |
BSc BVMS (Hons) DVOphthal, MANZCVSc MRCVS
Martyn graduated from Murdoch University in Perth, WA in 1985. He travelled to England and
worked in private practice. In 1996, Martyn completed a residency programme in ophthalmology
at Bristol University and set up a successful ophthalmology specialist referral practice in the
South of England. After achieving his certificate and diploma with the RCVS, Martyn became
a recognised specialist in veterinary ophthalmology in 2002. Martyn has been president
of the British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Since 2005, Martyn operates his
ophthalmology practice from Rivergum Referral Services. Martyn lectures at Murdoch University,
was an examiner for the RCVS Diploma in 2011 and is an examiner for the Australian and New
Zealand Collehe of Veterinary Scientists in 2012.
Dr. Edith Hampson |
BVSc PhD FANZCVS
Edith Hampson graduated UQ in 1981 and afterwards worked in mixed animal practice. Following a two-year small animal internship, Edith enrolled in postgraduate studies at the Department of
Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane. In 1989, she was awarded a PhD and thereafter
continued postdoctoral studies in mammalian retina at the Vision, Touch and Hearing Research Centre (UQ). Edith obtained her Membership in Canine Medicine in 1997. She gained her Fellowship in
Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2004 after completing her residency training at Animal Eye Services,
Brisbane. She has also worked as a veterinary ophthalmologist at Brisbane Veterinary Specialist
Centre. Edith was appointed as a Clinical Academic and Specialist Veterinary Ophthalmologist at
the School of Veterinary (UQ) in June 2011.
OPHTHALMOLOGY WORKSHOP
• Small Groups
• Take Home Notes
• Lunch and Tea Breaks
• TWO DAYS
• SURGERY TRAINING
• 7 hrs of Practical Wet Labs
Diagnosing and treating ocular and peri-occular conditions quickly and
effectively is vital to saving the vision and maintaining the quality of life
for your patients. Having the right equipment and understanding how to
use it is one of the most important elements to effective ophthalmology
services in general practice.
Develop skills in this workshop that will build your confidence, and can
be immediately applied to general practice. Classes are intimate with
unprecedented contact with specialist ophthalmic surgeons.
Book Now!
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.VETPRAC.COM
or call 0414 581 600
Practical Skills for Practical Vets
VetPrac
®
OPHTHALMOLOGY WORKSHOP
• Small Groups
• Take Home Notes
• Lunch and Tea Breaks
• TWO DAYS
• SURGERY TRAINING
• 7 hrs of Practical Wet Labs
CPD value:
Over 22 points
Location:
University of Queensland
Gatton Campus,
Clinical Studies Centre
Tutor: Dr. Mark Bilson
BVSc PhD DVOpthal Dip
VetClinStud MRCVS
Date:
Friday 16 th August, 2013
Saturday 17 th August, 2013
Cost:
Early Bird Special
Before June 1st $2420 (Inc GST)
After June 1st $2640 (inc GST)
Contact lIana for further details:
email info@vetprac.com.au
mobile 0414 581 600
Register online at
www.vetprac.com
Gatton is the location of the new
UQ veterinary clinical teaching
facilities. This campus is a beautiful
new facility, in Queensland’s idyllic
Lockyer Valley.
Gatton is located 1 hour outside
of Brisbane and is accessible by
car and bus.
Practical Skills for Practical Vets
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