Veterinary Ophthalmology Course:
From clinical examination to advanced eye surgery.
This comprehensive 4-module veterinary ophthalmology course is designed for veterinarians who want to gain confidence in eye examination, diagnostics, and surgical techniques—from everyday cases to more advanced procedures.
The course combines theory, live animal examination, wet labs, and practical surgical training, ensuring skills you can apply immediately in clinical practice.
What you will learn?
✔️ How to perform a systematic and accurate ophthalmic examination
✔️ Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the anterior and posterior segments
✔️ Practical use of ophthalmoscopy, slit lamp, tonometry, and diagnostic tests
✔️ Eyelid, corneal, and intraocular procedures – step by step
✔️ Ophthalmic pharmacology: what you really need to start treating eye cases
✔️ Case-based learning: diagnostics, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning
Course structure
Module 1 – Foundations & Clinical Examination
Exact eye examination techniques
Anterior segment: orbit, eyelids, conjunctiva
Hands-on eye examination on live animals
Diagnostic tests (STT, fluorescein, IOP, nasolacrimal ducts)
Case discussions & introduction to ophthalmic surgery
Module 2 – Eyelid Surgery & Practical Skills
Surgical field preparation, anesthesia, instruments, sutures
Eyelid surgery on cadavers:
Entropion, ectropion, eyelid tumors
Canthoplasty, third eyelid surgery
Enucleation & retrobulbar techniques
Ophthalmic pharmacology essentials
Clinical case discussions
Module 3 – Cornea & Intraocular Pressure
Cornea and lacrimal system: anatomy, pathology, treatment
Long-term management of intraocular pressure
Corneal surgery on pig eyes:
Grid keratectomy, keratectomy, paracentesis
Injections, foreign body removal, conjunctival flaps
Case-based group work and practical IOP management
Module 4 – Advanced & Special Topics
Small mammal ophthalmology: key differences & common diseases
Advanced eyelid surgeries on cadavers
Brachycephalic patient management
Posterior segment & ocular neurology
Final case discussions and course closing
Who is this course for?
General practice veterinarians
Vets who want to improve confidence in ophthalmology
Clinicians interested in hands-on surgical training.
Location: Hotel Vilar Hotel, Gaismas street 20B, Aizkraukle, Latvia
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMTEy7uOCqJppBI2zkDYiy6_bVLFnXedMY0gZfWWJmj3E5Fg/viewform?usp=header