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Modular OPHTHALMOLOGY course in small animal 2025

with MVDr. Jiří Beránek, Ph.D. and Prof. MVDr. Alexandra Trbolová, PhD.

A practical course focused on mastering basic ophthalmological diagnostic and therapeutic skills in first-line practice.

Module 1 (6.09.2025.)

Theory of the systematic examination of the eye. Which equipment is necessary?

Practical exercise examination of the anterior aspects and the retina of the eye using an otoscope and the correct use of a slit lamp.

How to measure intra-occular pressure?

Flushing of tear ducts in dogs without the need of a sedation.

Consideration when dealing with exophthalmus.

How to use a gonioscopy lens?

Schirmer tear test, Fluorescine test, examination of the 3rd eye lid,

The anterior aspects of the eye (anatomy, physiology, diseases)
Case studies in small groups and discussion of the results

Part 1: orbita, eye lids, cornea

​Module 2 (7.09.2025.)

Basic considerations of eye surgery: Anesthesia in eye surgery, the operating field, using magnification,

Recommended instruments, suture material, discussion of the theory of the basic eye surger.

Practical exercise: surgery of the eye lid,entropion/macroblepharon, tacking, Hotz-Celsus, nasal and temporal canthusplasty, fixation using the orbital ligament

Ectropion/eye lid tumors, wedge excision, 4-sided excision, brow suspension, lateral H-plasty,

Surgery of the 3rd eye lid: pocket technique, excision of folded 3rd eye lid, 3rd eye lid flap,

Tear ducts: flushing, canalization, tarsorrhaphy

Enucleation, exenteration, retrobulbar injection, lancing of a retrobulbar abscess

​Module 3 (13.12.2025.)

Anterior​ aspects of the eye (anatomy, physiology, diseases

Practical case:

Part 1: cornea, tear ducts, 
studies in small groups, discussion of treatment options, using images,
the posterior aspects of the eye (anatomy, physiology, diseases) uvea, lens, glaucoma. Practical case studies in small groups with discussion of treatment options.

​Module 4​ (14.12.2025.)

Anterior aspects of the eye (anatomy/physiology/diseases)

Practical case:

Part 2: fundus, neuro-ophthalmology
Neurological eye diseases,
Practical case studies in small groups with discussion of treatment option

Anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyes of small mammals, differences between rabbit, guinea pigs and the most common diseases using case studies.

Practical session in the wet lab, discussion of basic consideration

Advanced surgery using pigs eyes: grit keratomy, paracentesis, intravitreal injections, keratectomy.

Removal of foreign bodies, conjunctival flaps

Intracapsular extraction of the ​lens (luxation of the lens)​​ 

Language:

English

Number of participants:

maximum 16 

Early bird booking date:

6th of May 2025

Price:

For all 4 modules  – 1600Eur + VAT

* The price is offered with a generous discount due to the first modules in the Baltics. Regular price for this course is 3000Eur.

Early bird booking date:

6th of May 2025

1500Eur + VAT

The course fee includes the lecture, the manuals and all the equipment in the wet-lab, food and drinks during the breaks.

Should you be interested in instalments, please contact the office on office@vet-coaching.eu. Please be aware that instalments attract an additional handling fee of € 70,00.

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