School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

Let There be Light! - Ophthalmology for Beginners

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Dates

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Duration 8 hours
Speakers

Lucy Hughes MA Vet GPCert (Ophthalmology) CertAVP MRCVS

Location School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Cost £300
opthamology
 

 

 

Overview

If the thought of an eye consult fills you with fear, this day is for you! This highly interactive day will help to build your confidence and develop a logical,  problem-solving approach to common ophthalmic presentations.  The course will include top tips to improve your ophthalmic examination, dealing with ophthalmic emergencies and a case-based approach to corneal ulcers and other commond ophthalmic presenations.

 

Topics to be covered 

  • Improving your ophthalmic examination technique
  • Management of ophthalmic emergencies 
  • Case-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations

Learning objectives

  • Perform an ophthalmic examination
  • Choose appropriate diagnostic tests for a case presenting with ophthalmic disease
  • Approach ophthalmic emergencies with increased confidence
  • Articulate a logical, problem-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations
 

Required delegate attributes

This course is aimed at new graduates, those taking the next step in their career,  as a refresher after taking a career break or changing disciplines.  The day is designed to be highly applicable to first opinion pratice, focussing on common presentations, with tips and tricks to help you evolve as a competent and confident general practitioner.

 

 

Veterinary CPD Education Centre

School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Leicestershire, LE12 5RD

0115 951 6647

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